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A Tour in Wales

In the National Library's collections there are 8 extra-illustrated volumes of A tour in Wales by Thomas Pennant that chronicle the three journeys he made through Wales between 1773 and 1776. These…  

John 'Warwick' Smith

Amongst the most famous watercolourists of his day, John ‘Warwick’ Smith (1749-1831) was also regarded as a great colourist. While towards the end of his life some were of the opinion that his…  

Wales and the World Calendar

What will you find in the calendar? This calendar was initiated as a result of the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan. It marks religious, cultural, awareness, diversity and memorial events and bank…  

The Monasteries

Information pack: The Monasteries This pack can be used to support the teaching of History, especially in the study of the Age of the Princes, and life in Wales during the Tudor (KS2) and Norman…  

From Warfare to Welfare: 1939-1959

1: Leisure, New Technology, conflict in Europe The end of Second World War; The Berlin Blockade; the end of rationing; consumer goods; baby boomers; television and the Golden Age of cinema;…  

dar-awg-2024ppt.pdf

From a Tolerant Nation? To an Anti-Racist Nation? The politics of race equality in Wales Professor Charlotte Williams OBE FLSW Charlotte.Williams@bangor.ac.uk The Welsh Political Archive Lecture…  

dar-awg-2024.pdf

From A Tolerant Nation? to an Anti-Racist Nation? The Welsh Political Archive lecture 2024 Charlotte Williams OBE FLSW Introduction This is the first lecture in the Welsh Political Archive series to…  

Media

As the home of the story of Wales, the National Library is a treasure trove of resources for the media. From filming items from the collections for television series to contributions from Library…  

Work with us

The Library is one of Wales' most important institutions, and home to its story. Are you interested in the story of Wales? Its history, its legends and characters? If so, how about working with…  

Charlotte Williams asks if there is ‘A Welsh Way’ for anti-racism and race politics in this prestigious lecture

15.10.2024 On Friday the 18th October 2024 Professor Charlotte Williams OBE FLSW will deliver the annual lecture of the Welsh Political Archive at The National Library of Wales, Abeystwyth. In…  

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