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The National Library of Wales’s collections are at your fingertips. Search through our vast collections and order material to view in the Reading Room.
See how our perception of Wales has changed. From some of the oldest maps of Wales to stunning local hand-drawn maps and everything in between. Maps are our gateway to the past.
Did you know that you can get married at the Library? With elegant rooms and stunning view over Cardigan Bay, it’s the perfect location.
Visit some of the free exhibitions at our building in Aberystwyth, and see our collections come to life.
The National Library of Wales’s collections are at your fingertips. Search through our vast collections and order material to view in the Reading Room.
Collecting is an essential part of the Library’s work with a recent focus on capturing the diverse experiences of contemporary Wales. The Library has a wide variety of cultural and historical material that encompasses art works, archives, manuscripts, photographs, film, sound, maps and printed material. This is a chance to see a wide-ranging selection of recently acquired items that reflect Wales’ past, present and future. They are the choice of archivists, curators and librarians; items that reflect some of the highlights of our recent and on-going collecting.
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