Every musical instrument has a unique story, and this triple harp has an interesting one. 🎼

Welsh harper Steffan Thomas of Llangristiolus bought it at a local auction. The harp showcases features not commonly seen on Welsh harps, such as the shoulder design and the tuning pegs,…

Laverbread (bara lawr) is an edible seaweed tossed in oatmeal.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, laver was collected and dried in huts. But today this Welsh caviar is served in fancy restaurants.

More here 👇
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#NationalLaverbreadDay

This photograph was taken in 1926. It shows members of the #Treorchy Women’s Sewing Club.

It forms part of the records of the Maes-yr-Haf Educational Settlement in #Trealaw

You can find out more about the Maes-yr-Haf Settlement in our blog article.

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A very successful meeting National Library of Wales & People's Collection Wales focused on collaboration in historical documentation, heritage prevention & community engagement. This marks a significant step towards historical awareness & accessibility Amgueddfa Cymru | Museum Wales Dawn Bowden 🎵 Yr Archif Gerddorol 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Glamorgan Archives

Are you or were you a member of a brass band? What instrument did you play?🎺

This photograph shows members of the Llangefni Brass Band posing with their instruments in the 1920s.

Thank you to Archifau Ynys Môn/Anglesey Archives for sharing this photograph with us. For more photographs from…

Wonderful photo here from Neuadd y Dref Maesteg Town Hall in the 1940's.

Free intergenerational music sessions offer a transformative space where diverse age groups come together, fostering holistic development, preserving cultural heritage & promoting wellbeing Dawn Bowden 🎵 Yr Archif Gerddorol 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 The National Lottery Community Fund Cymru Amgueddfa Cymru | Museum Wales Ellie Reynolds Glamorgan Archives

Pre Cinema History 📷🎞️🇨🇦 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Here is the Llandudno camera obscura in earlier days - along with its creator Lot Williams, who was also Llandudno's first postman

Our passionate Black Lives Matter activists celebrated their bravery and shared their stories with distinguished guests at the #CodiCymru exhibition. They reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to anti-racism and the goal of achieving a racism-free Wales by 2030.

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This photograph was taken while the secret harbour codenamed 'Mulberry' which was built during the Second World War.

Now the marina is close to the old site and the secret harbour's name lives through the restaurant, 'The Mulberry'.

#HiddenHistories #Archive30 #Conwy

Women Institute records can be a great source for finding the hidden histories of an area. We hold this beautifully made diary of Newport, which documents the year of 1981 through the eyes of its members.

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#HiddenHistories #Archive30 #EYANature #EYADay

Check out the Maesteg Choir wearing cap lamps and overalls in a photo taken in a concert hall in the 1940s. 🎵

This photo is part of the National Coal Board Photographic Negative Collection held at Glamorgan Archives. To see more photos from the collection, visit the following link:…

Other than the makes and models of the cars parked outside, very little has changed externally at the Unicorn Hotel on Bridge Street, Caersws.
Do you have fond memories of evenings spent at the bar here?
📸Aerofilms Ltd., 30 August 1947
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#UnicornDay

Today we'd like to highlight a particular #ArchiveCollection bequeathed by a local historian named David Atkinson. This collection contains many books of historical value, and we are pleased to be part of the legacy of Mr. Atkinson's work. #Archive30

With #Cwmbran celebrating 75 years in 2024, it is only right that today’s theme #ArchiveCollection looks to the Cwmbran Development Corp. Includes minutes, photos, & more, the collection is a unique insight into the development of a New Town.

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Who remembers the Swales Music Centre, Haverfordwest? 🎵

The Swales Music Centre in Haverfordwest was a popular destination for music lovers of all genres and generations. Opened in the 1960s by Joffre Swales and his wife Nan, it operated for 46 years before closing in 2006. The…

Heads up to all Students. This years Carto-Cymru has a special £5 online offer for Students. This hybrid event has a range of excellent speakers (myself included 😜) on the theme of 'Maps and their Makers'. If your interested in all things #Maps & #Wales please do come along!

Our new #HBAHGreen question sheet is now available!

Find it at historybeginsathome.org, along with other free resources to inspire, capture and keep intergenerational conversations.

#EndLoneliness #JustCall #EYANature

📣The news you've all been waiting for! 👀

The Vulcan will open Sain Ffagan | St Fagans on Saturday 11 May!

You can secure your seat in the pub by pre-booking one of our beer flights containing beers developed by Glamorgan Brewing Co .

🎟️Book now
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The harp next to Queen Elisabeth belonged to John Thomas 🎶

Here are a few photographs of her visit that I discovered at The National Archives 📷

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