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Swansea's copper heritage set for revamp
Swansea's copperworks are set to play a role in Swansea's Council's redevelopment strategy, helped in part by Channel 4's Time Team programme. The history programme, fronted by actor Tony Robinson, features a team of specialists carrying out an archaeological dig in an area of historical inte...
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Gower cave could hold Britain's oldest rock art
Archaeologist Dr George Nash of Bristol University believes a wall carving discovered in a Gower cave could be Britain's oldest example of rock art. The faded scratchings of a speared reindeer are believed to have been carved during the Ice Age more than 14,000 years ago. Dr Nash, called the discovery "very, very exciting." For now, the exact location of the art is being kept secret as experts are working to verify the art. The limestone cliffs along the Gower coast are renowned for their archaeological importance. The Red Lady of Paviland, actually the remains of a young male, is the earliest formal human burial to have been found in western Europe. It is thought the remains are around 29,000 years old. Read more about this remarkable find on the 成人论坛 Wales News website.
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Historic photography collections set to be digitised
A new project to curate and digitise historic photography from National Museum Wales collections has been made possible with the support of the Esm茅e Fairbairn Foundation. The Foundation, which is marking its 50th Birthday this year, has made the ambitious project possible by gifting 拢600,000. ...
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Oystermouth Castle re-opens to the public with family fun day
Oystermouth Castle re-opens to the public this Saturday (16 July) after undergoing a 拢1.7m makeover. Live medieval music, falconry and archery displays will form part of the family fun day. The castle, which sits majestically overlooking Swansea Bay at Mumbles, was established by William De L...
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Cwmbran manor house to open as heritage centre
Llanyrafon Manor, a 17th century grade II-listed manor house in Cwmbran, is set to become a bustling town centre tourist attraction celebrating the history of the local area. The manor was damaged by fire and fell into disrepair in the 1970s, but was saved and run as a farming museum in the 1...
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Welsh technology helps save Egypt's oldest pyramid
Airbag technology developed by a Welsh company has helped to save Egypt's oldest pyramid. Giant airbags have stabilised Djoser pyramid, a 4,700 year old structure that was damaged by an earthquake in 1982, and was in danger of collapsing from the inside. The step pyramid was built as burial p...
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Fancy a cwtsh at the National Library of Wales?
The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth has come up with a unique way of commemorating the 100th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of the iconic building. On Friday 15 July 2011, staff will attempt to form the world's biggest cwtsh around the iconic neo classical building, and they are calling on friends and fans of the Library to help them with this record attempt. The Library employs 300 people but to create a human chain to encircle the half kilometre circumference of the building, they will need around 450 people. Commenting on the approaching anniversary, librarian, Andrew Green said: "Over the years thousands of people have visited the Library as readers or to see exhibitions and events here. We'd like to invite them to join us and a create a huge human chain around the building in celebration of the contribution of the National Library to Welsh cultural and intellectual life and to the town of Aberystwyth. "The National Library of Wales was founded on the back of a mass subscription campaign waged by the Welsh people over a century ago. In that respect it is unique among the national libraries of the world. We are now asking the Welsh people to show their continued support for the Library and affirm that the building and its collections will serve the people for the next hundred years." The foundation stone was laid on 15 July 1911 by George V. Images kindly provided by the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth Cornish granite was used for the ground floor and white Portland stone for the floors above. The building itself wasn't actually completed until 1936 as a result of financial constraints brought about by World War One and later, by the Depression. To find out how you can be part of the cwtsh, and to read more about the history of this wonderful building, visit the website of the National Library of Wales. Supporters are asked to wear red clothing if possible - the colour of the Library's logo and Welsh dragon, so that the chain will stand out. Other centenary events taking place at the Library include: Wednesday 13 July at 1.15pm The Library of Film - archive clips of the Library including a film of laying the foundation stone, the official opening in 1937 and an early film by Sir Ifan ab Owen Edwards. Thursday 14 July at 1.15pm Gwyneth Lewis - Poetry and talk in the company of Wales's National Poet who composed the Library's centenary poems during the celebrations of the Library's founding in 2007. Friday 15 July at 10.30 am & 3.30 pm Guided Tour of the Building and its History in the company of Tony Morgan, architect.
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Catch up with developments at Llanelly House on the Roy Noble show
This afternoon on 成人论坛 Radio Wales, Lisa Bancroft, Development Manager at Llanelly House in Carmarthenshire, joins Roy Noble to chat about the incredible restoration work that this 18th century, Grade I listed Georgian house has undergone. Llanelly House will open in 2012 as a community herit...
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Domesday Reloaded reveals Welsh life in 1986
An innovative 成人论坛 project that aimed to document everyday life has been revitalised. The 成人论坛 Domesday Project was created in 1986 to create a picture of life in Britain 900 years after William the Conqueror's original Domesday Book was completed. At the time the project used the cutting e...
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Antiques Roadshow coming to Aberystwyth
The long-running 成人论坛 television programme Antiques Roadshow will be holding a valuation day on Thursday 9 June at Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth University. The doors open at 9.30am and close at 4.30pm, and entry is free. Some of Britain's leading antiques and fine arts specialists wi...
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Wrexham to honour Battle of Britain pilot
The Battle of Britain Historical Society is to present a memorial plaque to Air Chief Marshall Sir Frederick Rosier at a ceremony at the Grove Park campus of the Yale College in Wrexham. Sir Frederick Rosier Air Chief Marshall Sir Frederick Rosier was one of 'the few' who served his country with distinction and the bravery of the man was well known within the RAF. He was shot down and badly burned at one point during World War Two, recovering to take to the air again fighting through to the end of the Battle of Britain. In February 1942 he was awarded the DSO medal. He was awarded an OBE in 1943, a CBE in 1955 and a CB in 1961, followed by a KCB in 1966 and GCB in 1972. Sir Frederick died in 1998. The ceremony is to take place on Friday 27 May in Yale College's Rendezvous Restaurant on their Grove Park campus. Read the Wales History blog on Aces on film which investigates Welsh pilots in the Battle of Britain.
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Guided walk around sites and monuments of the Brenig Valley
This Saturday, 14 May, there is the opportunity to attend a guided walk in the Brenig valley. The walk is designed to appeal to all those who enjoy upland scenery and are interested in knowing more about ancient sites. Image (Royal Commission on the Anicent and Historical Monuments of Wales) The archaeological exploration of the uplands of Wales has been under way for the past 20 years as part of the Royal Commission's Uplands Archaeology Initiative. The uplands are an important archaeological resource rich in remains of all periods. Site survival is generally good due to low population and isolation from intensive land use in recent centuries. The north Wales uplands, and in Denbighshire in particular, have featured strongly in the project. As fieldwork has progressed and a survey of recognisable upland blocks is completed, a programme of publication has begun. The first in a series of books on the upland heritage of Wales is Mynydd Hiraethog/The Denbigh Moors. An important component of the area is the Brenig valley which has been the focus of human activity for many thousands of years. The valley is well known for its Bronze Age burial and religious monuments which were excavated in the 1970s and most have since been restored to form part of a waymarked archaeological trail. More recently it has been the subject of detailed survey work carried out by the commission to complement the publication. This walk will be a tour around the cemetery, taking in sites of later periods and presenting the results of recent fieldwork. The walk will be around 4 miles and of moderate intensity, graded 'C' by the Ramblers' Association, and will be led by professional archaeologists who have been studying the area. If you would like to attend the walk you can register your interest by contacting Jane Durbin on 01970-621234 or jane.durbin@rcahmw.gov.uk.
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Re-enactment of the storming of Conwy Castle scrapped
Today's Daily Post carries an interesting story on the scrapping of a re-enactment of the English storming Conwy Castle. The event, organised by the town's Chamber of Commerce, was due to take place on Saturday 4 June to mark the 610th anniversary of the English forces' successful taking of t...
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Two-day Victorian experience at Nant Gwrtheyrn
If you're looking for a history inspired activity to do this holiday weekend, the former quarrying village of Nant Gwrtheyrn on the Llyn Peninsula is holding its first ever Victorian Festival on Sunday 1 and Monday 2 May. Nant Gwrtheyrn Having undergone an extensive refurbishment programme, including a new exhibition area on the unique history of Nant Gwrtheyrn and a period quarryman's cottage, the centre was recently opened by the Rt. Hon Carwyn Jones, First Minister of Wales. The chief executive of Nant Gwrtheyrn, Jim O'Rourke, said: "During the May bank holiday weekend, the Nant will come alive with a full two day programme offering something for everyone. From jugglers to magicians, from granite sett craftsmen to puppet shows and from Welsh language games to folk musicians, the aim of the festival is to have a lot of fun and to show the unique facilities that we have on offer here." There will also be drama class for 8-12 year olds and a photography class for budding photographers of all ages. Their website has specific details. The highlight of the weekend will be a Cymanfa Ganu, which is to be held in the original Seilo Chapel at 6.30pm on Sunday 1 May with Gwilym Griffith, Plas. If you'd like to find out more about what was like for a quarrymen and their families, take a look at Snowdonia 1890.
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400th anniversary of great cartographic treasure
Published 400 years ago, the first comprehensive atlas of Great Britain is being celebrated by Cambridge University Library. John Speed's Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine is one of the world's great cartographic treasures. Published in 1611/12, it marked the first time that comprehensi...
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Catch up with Phil Carradice on the One Show
成人论坛 Wales History blogger Phil Carradice joined The One Show's roving reporter Angelica Bellto talk about last invasion of Britain in 1797. It took place in west Wales when 1,400 members of the French L茅gion Noire landed on the Pencaer Peninsula just outside Fishguard. You can watch Phil's debut on The One Show on the player below. You'll need to scroll the time bar to 16 minutes and 20 seconds into the programme. If you'd like to read about the last invasion of Britain, take a look at Phil's article on the 成人论坛 Wales History blog.
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Scouts search Snowdonia for World War Two aircraft remains
The National Trust and the Menai Explorer Scouts are working together to map the remains of World War Two aircraft which crashed into the mountains of Snowdonia. Llyn Ogwen from Cwm Lloer The scouts have already found an Avro Anson aircraft which came down on the Carneddau range in 1...
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Catch up with Phil Carradice on the Roy Noble Show
Phil Carradice was on the Roy Noble show this week to chat about the Snowdon Mountain Railway disaster which had its 115th anniversary this week. The pair also chatted about the art of blogging. Phil talks about how he approaches writing his blogs and some of the favourite history blogs he ha...
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Burges' stained glass panels return home to Castell Coch
The future of two extremely rare William Burges-designed stained glass panels has been secured following their purchase for 拢125,000 by Cadw, the Welsh Assembly Government's historic environment service. Cadw's Inspector of Ancient Monuments , Rick Turner, with the two panels The panels, which were once part of a set of 20 for the chapel at Castell Coch near Cardiff, will go on public display at the fairytale castle in the summer. Burges designed a timber-framed chapel springing out of the roof of the Well Tower which was fitted with the stained glass panels. The chapel was demolished sometime before 1891 and the 20 panels were recorded as being stored on site in 1901. Castle Coch, near Cardiff Ten of those panels are on display in a gallery at Cardiff Castle while eight more are displayed in a model of the chapel in the attic room of Castell Coch's Well Tower. The whereabouts of the two missing panels had been a mystery until they failed to sell at an auction last year. Rick Turner, Cadw's Inspector of Ancient Monuments, said: "The panels show a variety of Welsh and British saints and key biblical figures and are of the highest quality Victorian stained glass. William Burges' work attracts enormous worldwide attention and the price reflects the artistic genius of the man and the rare quality of these glass panels." Speaking about the acquisition, Alun Ffred Jones, Heritage Minister, added: "I am pleased Cadw has been able to secure these important glass panels which now means all 20 original panels are back in Wales for the first time for over a century." Find out more about Welsh castles on the 成人论坛 Wales History website.
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Cardiff's history brought to life in new museum
A new museum dedicated to the history of Cardiff officially opens today, Friday 1 April. Told through a number of themes, The Cardiff Story will show how much the city has changed over the last 200 years. Animal wall 漏芒锟斤拷The Cardiff Story The new museum is located on the site of the...