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April 18, 2018
The search is on for Wales’s Heritage Angels People who rescue historic buildings from neglect are to be recognised as ‘Heritage Angels’ by a new Welsh ...
April 5, 2018
[caption id="attachment_9708" align="aligncenter" width="850"] Dan at the UAV academy 2017.[/caption] We would like to congratulate our CHERISH Inv ...
April 3, 2018
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
March 28, 2018
On Thursday 17th May 2018 CHERISH will be holding a Free Professional Seminar on Climate Change and Coastal Heritage at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, No ...
March 23, 2018
[caption id="attachment_9633" align="aligncenter" width="850"] Ramsey Island (Crown Copyright RCAHMW: AP_2011_4374)[/caption] A new airborne laser ...
March 14, 2018
One hundred and thirty seven years ago, bad weather would end Reverend George William Garrett’s dreams of building a submarine for Royal Naval use. [captio ...
March 8, 2018
To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, we’d like to introduce to you our female Commissioners. Commissioners to the Royal Commission on th ...
March 7, 2018
So began the report sent on 7 March 1918 by Captain Martin Naismith VC to Vice Admiral Sir Lewis Bayley, Admiral Commanding Western Approaches. He continued: ...
March 5, 2018
The Ceredigion Heritage Youth Panel, the CHYPs, has started on a new project at the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, exploring ...
March 1, 2018
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
February 27, 2018
Part of our work with the List of Historic Place Names is to encourage people from all parts of Wales to send their place names in to us. These names will not o ...
February 26, 2018
As portrayed in the 2014 film Pride, the small Welsh mining village of Onllwyn in Neath Port Talbot was the setting for the seemingly unlikely collaboration bet ...
February 2, 2018
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
January 22, 2018
Digital Records Assistant: 37 hours per week Fixed term for 12 months Salary: £17,200 per annum (£19,240 from 1 April 2018) Closing date: 5pm on 11 ...
January 11, 2018
The Library & Enquiry Service will be closed: 8 – 12 January 2018 We apologise for any inconvenience Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the Nati ...
January 10, 2018
During a recent search through our collection of large Ordnance Survey vertical aerial photographic prints, we found a set from a flight that overflew Bridgend. ...
December 24, 2017
SS AGBERI: The silent herald The sinking of the SS AGBERI is an event that, at first glance, has not received much attention among scholars, the media, or the ...
December 22, 2017
One of the strategies that the British Admiralty developed to lure U-Boats to the surface and engage them head-on was to arm and disguise merchant ships which l ...
December 22, 2017
As it’s nearly Christmas, thoughts are turning towards Bethlehem, and the story of Jesus’ birth. But did you know that there is more than one Bethlehem? Thi ...
December 20, 2017
On Wednesday 22 November 2017 the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, in partnership with Aberystwyth University School of Art, h ...
December 11, 2017
An exciting new archaeological project has begun on the impressive coastal fort of Dinas Dinlle near Caernarfon in north Wales. Early maps and the curve of the ...
December 4, 2017
The Library & Enquiry Service will be closed: 8 December, 13.00 – 16.00 25 December 2017 – 1 January 2018 8 – 12 January 2018 We apologise for an ...
November 30, 2017
An alliance of key agencies concerned with the UK’s historic environment has launched their Declaration on Digital Preservation today at a ceremony at the His ...
November 28, 2017
The Stanley Sailors Home and Reading Room was built at the behest of W. O. Stanley and opened by the Bishop of Bangor in 1871 with accommodation for shipwrecked ...
November 21, 2017
Project Manager Commemorating the Forgotten U-boat War around the Welsh Coast 1914-18 Part Time 18.5 hours per week Fixed term appointment to 31 December ...
November 16, 2017
The Royal Commission was set up in 1908 to research and record the buildings of historical, architectural and cultural importance in Wales, and perhaps no area ...
November 15, 2017
Today the Heritage Lottery Fund announced a grant of £409,700 for the Royal Commission’s partnership project: Commemorating the Forgotten U-boat War around ...
November 10, 2017
The trauma of the First World War influenced many writers in Wales, as elsewhere. This blog shows the homes associated with some of the influential war write ...
November 6, 2017
Glamorgan has claim to some of the best-quality vernacular and elite domestic architecture in Wales, and the Royal Commission has led the way in its study. The ...
October 31, 2017
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
October 30, 2017
[caption id="attachment_7918" align="aligncenter" width="850"] Photography by Iolanda Banu Viegas, Race Council Cymru.[/caption] After seeing our b ...
October 20, 2017
28 October, Swansea Book Fair, 10am–4pm. The Royal Commission will once again have a stand at this popular event held in Swansea Museum. Several Royal Commis ...
October 12, 2017
The Royal Commission Library is celebrating UK Libraries Week as an opportunity to show how libraries can enrich people’s lives. At the Commission we prov ...
October 10, 2017
We’ve begun the (huge) work of transcribing and uploading the material pertaining to place names from Edward Lhuyd’s Parochialia. Whilst he was keeper of th ...
October 9, 2017
Glamorgan is rich in the buildings of medieval and post-Reformation Christianity. There are some precious survivals of early interiors, especially wall paintin ...
October 3, 2017
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
September 29, 2017
[caption id="attachment_7531" align="aligncenter" width="850"] The ford at Rhydwhyman, where the Treaty of Montgomery was signed on 29 September 1267, is locate ...
September 28, 2017
In 2007, the Royal Commission began a major new programme of research to extend the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) to cover the UK’s share of the C ...
September 25, 2017
The Royal Commission is committed to ensuring there is equality of opportunity for all in the delivery of its functions and services, fostered in an environ ...
September 22, 2017
The latest edition of the Royal Commission’s Annual Report is now available to download from our website. ...
September 13, 2017
This year the Royal Commission has a busy Autumn/Winter programme with Open Doors events, and a number of historical and architectural talks. Our first event ...
September 10, 2017
Do you care for or work with people living with dementia? To mark National Dementia Carers Day we would like to invite you to our Explore your Archive: Memory A ...
August 31, 2017
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
August 14, 2017
On Christmas Day 1917, U-87 attacked a convoy in St George's Channel (in particular, the 4812-ton British steamship AGBERI). One of the convoy escorts, P56, was ...
August 2, 2017
To celebrate and raise awareness of Wales’ religious heritage, the National Churches Trust (the UK’s church building support charity) has launched ‘Cymru ...
July 28, 2017
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
July 26, 2017
The National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) has been awarded Archive Service Accreditation. Accredited Archive Services ensure the long-term collection, pr ...
July 17, 2017
Youth Project Co-ordinator for the Heritage Lottery Fund ‘Unloved Heritage: Ceredigion Off-limits?’ project Part time 2.5 days per week (18.5 hours) F ...
July 5, 2017
Over the last few months, the Royal Commission has been working with the BBC to record BBC Wales Broadcasting House, Llandaff, using 360° gigapixel photography ...
June 30, 2017
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
June 28, 2017
In May this year the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales launched a new web service which aims to preserve and highlight the imp ...
June 22, 2017
These beautiful drawings have been produced by the Royal Commission in the course of its recording and investigation work, or received as donations from the pub ...
June 13, 2017
The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales is working alongside Bangor University and the University of Wales Centre for Advanced Wel ...
June 12, 2017
An illustrated talk through the medium of English by Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales Investigators Dr Toby Driver and ...
June 9, 2017
Our second volunteer contribution comes from our former colleague Brian Malaws. He’s been enhancing a very popular group of sites in Coflein: Having spen ...
June 7, 2017
As part of National Volunteer’s Week we’ve asked our volunteers to give us an update on what they’ve been doing. Our first contribution is from our lo ...
June 6, 2017
Enquiries and Library Assistant Full Time Permanent Salary: £17,200 per annum rising to £21,500 Closing date: 3 July 2017 We are looking to recru ...
June 5, 2017
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
May 25, 2017
The Project was undertaken as part of the work placement module, an important element of our History & Heritage Masters course at Aberystwyth Universit ...
May 23, 2017
The Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Wales is a bilingual interpretative, educational and research resource aimed at raising awareness, increasing knowledg ...
May 22, 2017
Hay Castle is one of numerous castles in the March, but it is exceptional in that it has been continuously occupied for the last 800 years. It has a residential ...
May 18, 2017
Understanding the historic administrative boundaries of Wales and how they have changed over time is integral to our understanding of the Welsh landscape. The R ...
May 11, 2017
Following 6 years of archaeological work on Skomer Island by the Royal Commission, University of Sheffield and Cardiff University, it was great to showcase the ...
May 8, 2017
The List of Historic Place Names of Wales, launched today, is a groundbreaking website that provides a fascinating insight into the landuse, archaeolo ...
April 30, 2017
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
April 27, 2017
The wreck of the First World War hospital ship HMHS Anglia has recently been given a designation under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986. T ...
April 1, 2017
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
March 31, 2017
After two years of planning, last Thursday saw the launch of the new multi-million Euro European funded project CHERISH, led by the Royal Commission on the Anci ...
March 22, 2017
A multi-million pound European research project investigating the risks of climate change to the coastal landscapes of Wales and Ireland will be officially laun ...
March 17, 2017
Reconstructing and conserving the prehistoric and Roman landscapes of north-west Wales A new study in progress by Emily La Trobe-Bateman PH.D The prehistor ...
March 8, 2017
The National Library of Wales, The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Wales and The Institute for the Study of Welsh Estates, Bangor Univ ...
March 2, 2017
Hi, I’m Ywain Tomos and I’ve been working in the Commission’s Library for four months – here’s some initial thoughts about my experiences settling int ...
March 1, 2017
[caption id="attachment_5731" align="aligncenter" width="901"] St Mary's church, Abergavenny Church with daffodils, taken by Paul R. Davis, c.2011. PRD_02_0157[ ...
February 28, 2017
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
February 27, 2017
Can you help us to deliver the best possible historic environment services for the people of Wales? The Royal Commission on the Ancient and ...
February 10, 2017
On 1 February 1917 Germany declared a renewal of 'unrestricted submarine warfare' in a last ferocious attempt to force an end to the First World War. Almost imm ...
February 3, 2017
The National Library of Wales lunchtime talk by Scott Lloyd, Introducing ‘The Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Wales’. The Royal Commission on the ...
February 1, 2017
The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales is looking to recruit a new permanent full time member of staff to work on a new Welsh Pla ...
February 1, 2017
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
January 26, 2017
Recently, as I was waiting to start a presentation on historical aerial photography at a hotel near Cardigan, I spotted an object placed on a hall-stand, and re ...
January 19, 2017
The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales invites you to attend: Digital Past 2017: New technologies in heritage, interpretati ...
January 18, 2017
The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales is looking to recruit 2 posts for an exciting new European Funded Project CHERISH – ...
January 12, 2017
The Royal Commission leads on new €4m EU funded project supporting collaboration on coastal and heritage sites in Wales and Ireland The Royal Commission, i ...
January 3, 2017
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
December 19, 2016
Snow offers a rare opportunity for seeing and recording sites in the Welsh landscape which, when covered by a blanket of snow, provide immaculate conditions for ...
December 9, 2016
LIVE on #Periscope: Islands of Wales: Discovering the Archaeology of Skomer and Grassholm @NLWales https://t.co/dOrc2YFI2v — CBHC / RCAHMW (@RCAHMWales) De ...
December 2, 2016
Both Skomer and Grassholm are highly protected landscapes, managed largely for the benefits of their internationally renowned populations of breeding seabirds, ...
December 1, 2016
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
November 25, 2016
Trying to find out the history of the house we moved to in Corris Uchaf via a course on house history, led me to an ‘Explore your Archive’ event held by ...
November 24, 2016
Anything to do with archaeology is full of surprises, and being a volunteer at the Royal Commission is no exception. Humble tasks, such as identifying duplica ...
November 23, 2016
The Royal Commission’s successful move to the National Library of Wales has been marked by a generous gift of historic plans from supporters of the enterprisi ...
November 22, 2016
Since the early days of cartography, those working on the maps have often hidden signatures or symbols within the complex lines and lettering. The Royal Comm ...
November 8, 2016
23 November, Explore Your Archives: A full day of events and an opportunity to learn more about the History of your House with the Royal Commission and the Nati ...
November 7, 2016
Registration is open! Registration for Digital Past 2017 is now open and, as spaces are limited, early booking is advised. Buy Tickets Delegate tic ...
November 3, 2016
This beautiful model of Melingriffith Water Pump was designed, and produced, on a 3D printer by Roger John. Exhibited at the annual Conference of Industrial Arc ...
November 1, 2016
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
October 25, 2016
The uninhabited rocky island of Grassholm lies 15 kilometres west of the Marloes peninsula in south Pembrokeshire. It is remote and exposed, surrounded by diffi ...
October 17, 2016
A village war memorial in a South Wales valley has almost 150 names of those who died in the First World War. This is an extremely high figure for a small minin ...
October 11, 2016
West African crew members were among the dead when the Falaba and Apapa ships were torpedoed off the Welsh coast during the First World War. The Falaba was s ...
October 7, 2016
New technologies in heritage, interpretation and outreach. 15 and 16 February 2017, The Riverfront, Newport Call for contributions We are seeking ...
October 5, 2016
The Commissioners appointed by the Crown to oversee the work of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales will hold a meeting in pub ...
October 4, 2016
Wales has an extraordinary and diverse heritage, dating from prehistoric times to the present day. Each year the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical ...
September 30, 2016
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
September 29, 2016
Today is World Maritime Day – a day set aside to celebrate the industry which quietly and efficiently, day and night, keeps the people of the world fed, clot ...
September 26, 2016
The latest edition of the Royal Commission’s Annual Report is now available to download from our website. ...
September 19, 2016
Our Ordnance Survey vertical aerial photography collections comprises 9 inch x 9 inch prints, and 20 inch x 20 inch enlargements. They reveal an amazing level o ...
September 15, 2016
Can you help us to deliver the best possible historic environment services for the people of Wales? The Royal Commission on ...
September 5, 2016
14 September, 2016 Location: National Library of Wales at 13:15 p.m. Frank Olding Heritage Officer for Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council ...
September 2, 2016
Open Day Thursday 8 September, 2016 10:00 - 17:00 at Royal Commission, Penglais Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 3BU. The Royal Commission is opening ...
September 1, 2016
Recently, the Royal Commission’s Maritime Officer, Deanna Groom, had the privilege of reviewing a sample of the early record cards of the Central Index Regi ...
August 31, 2016
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
August 30, 2016
As part of our ongoing commitment to the enhancement of our customer service provision we are delighted to announce that Medwyn Parry, our aerial photographic s ...
August 16, 2016
Very few people can say that they’ve seen a three-dimensional image of their great-great grandparents, but this is the case for Rod Primrose of Melbourne, Aus ...
August 12, 2016
Rural Wales is governed by the cycles of the farming year: from winter sowing and spring lambing to the cutting of silage and the summer harvest. In places hous ...
August 3, 2016
Thursday 4 August will see the launch of The Archaeology of Upland Gwent expertly written by the Chair of this year’s Eisteddfod, Frank Olding in Y Lle Hanes ...
August 1, 2016
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
July 26, 2016
On Tuesday, 2 August, Medwyn Parry from the Royal Commission will be giving a talk Cymru o’r awyr: Casgliad awyrluniau o 1918 hyd heddiw in Pabell y Cymdeith ...
July 19, 2016
Archaeologists have announced the winners of this year’s British Archaeological Awards showcasing archaeology discoveries up and down the country that rev ...
July 15, 2016
Further celebrations for Wales this week as Royal Commission publication Welsh Slate – Archaeology and History of an Industry wins the British Archaeological ...
July 7, 2016
Following the move to our new premises in the National Library of Wales, the Royal Commission is improving its online services. Coflein has already been rel ...
July 5, 2016
Following the Royal Commission’s successful relocation to new premises at the National Library of Wales we are pleased to announce that the new Library and Se ...
July 5, 2016
Alongside the move to our new premises, the Royal Commissionis also going through a process of improving our online services, and the first of these improve ...
July 5, 2016
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
June 28, 2016
The Royal Commission has a job vacancy for a full time Enquiries and Library Assistant. The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh and English is ...
June 14, 2016
The archaeology of Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, is exceptionally well preserved. Across the island remains of boulder-built boundaries, neat stone walls and th ...
June 8, 2016
One of the world’s most recognisable military structures is the humble half-cylindrical Nissen Hut. The simple design was developed by Canadian-American Capta ...
June 6, 2016
The Royal Commission’s latest publication Welsh Slate: Archaeology and History of an Industry was featured at this year’s Hay Festival with author David Gwy ...
June 3, 2016
Judges have today released the shortlist for this year’s British Archaeological Awards showcasing the very latest discoveries and innovations in archaeolo ...
June 1, 2016
During summer 2012, RCAHMW staff recorded a series of interviews with people who had a direct connection to the former rocket development site at Ynyslas, Cered ...
May 10, 2016
We are pleased to announce that Dr David Gwyn, as author ofRoyal Commission publication Welsh Slate: Archaeology and History of an Industry, has been given the ...
May 9, 2016
The Royal Commission, in partnership with Bangor University and the Nautical Archaeology Society, have been given a grant to pursue the development of a new Gre ...
May 1, 2016
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
April 28, 2016
There are 2590 recorded war memorials in Wales ranging from free-standing monuments and sculptural masterpieces to simple plaques in chapels, churches, schools, ...
April 13, 2016
Gelligaer Common is one of the most remarkable archaeological landscapes in Wales and features in the Royal Commission’s forthcoming bi-lingual publication, ...
March 31, 2016
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
March 22, 2016
This is the first blog requesting assistance to identify the location of one of our Ordnance Survey large prints for 2016. The photograph is of a rural area, ...
March 17, 2016
One of our small, but important collections of aerial photographs are annotated “CRAWFORD A.P.” on the reverse side of the prints. Osbert Guy Stanhope Cr ...
March 16, 2016
Low winter sunlight, combined with low vegetation and bare woodland, is a rare time for the aerial archaeologist hunting for earthwork archaeology and unrecorde ...
March 14, 2016
Opening Date: 14 March 2016 Closing Date: 28 March 2016 Location: Aberystwyth Job Description: Apprentice Scheme 2016 The Royal Commission is a Welsh Go ...
March 11, 2016
The extensive collection of RAF aerial photographs held by the Royal Commission include vertical and low-level oblique views of Wales. The identification flight ...
March 9, 2016
A day symposium to explore the role of maps in creating nations and national identity. Speakers representing Queen’s University Belfast, The Royal Collection, ...
March 8, 2016
First published in 1913, the long running news weekly of the fishing industry has helped to untangle the identify of a steam drifter, which was lost whilst task ...
March 1, 2016
As part of its historical aerial photographic archive, the Royal Commission holds a small collection of 63 of low-level oblique aerial photographs of the St Dav ...
February 29, 2016
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
February 25, 2016
On Friday, 4 March 2016, Dr Toby Driver FSA of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales will give a talk to the Pembrokeshire Histo ...
February 19, 2016
Between 19 and 21 of February 1941 Swansea docks were the target of a sustained bombing by the Luftwaffe. A large portion of the centre of Swansea was very badl ...
February 17, 2016
Seventy years ago today, on 17 February 1946, the wartime adventures of an 8 year-old girl whose father served at the Ministry of Supply Experimental Establishm ...
February 10, 2016
The first Wales-only legislation to improve the protection and management of Wales’ unique historic environment has today been passed by the National Assembly ...
February 8, 2016
A Gigapixel image is one comprising of billions of pixels, enabling you to view detail without the degradation you would see in a normal photograph. Current tec ...
February 8, 2016
The Royal Commission has been trialing the use of Gigapixel photography to present and virtually interact with sites and landscapes across Wales. Our biggest pr ...
February 5, 2016
Cynefin is an innovative project to digitise all the tithe maps of Wales. It is funded mainly by the Heritage Lottery Fund, and is run by Archives Wales. Most o ...
February 3, 2016
2016 marks Castell Coch’s 125th anniversary year and to celebrate, the Welsh Government’s historic environment service (Cadw) has released an archived suite ...
February 2, 2016
The RCAHMW’s National Monuments Record (NMR) is Wales’ public archive of records relating to the historic environment, and is the national home for digital ...
February 1, 2016
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
January 4, 2016
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
December 23, 2015
… four crewmen belonging to a Royal Naval Auxiliary Fleet trawler were fighting their way through heavy seas in a small boat to reach the stricken VAN STIRUM ...
December 17, 2015
Today, 17 December, 2015, marks the centenary of the death of Syr John Rhŷs, the great Celtic scholar and philologist. He was born on 21 June 1840 at Aberceiro ...
December 2, 2015
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
November 4, 2015
Whilst we were researching material for our Explore Your Archives Open Day on the 18 November, we were sent these lovely images, very kindly donated to us by Da ...
October 30, 2015
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
October 26, 2015
Recent accessions to the Royal Commission’s Digital Collections include a series of short video clips of the 2014 exploration of the famous Anglesey wreck by ...
October 22, 2015
As part of this year’s Explore your Archives campaign, the Royal Commission will be hosting Inspirational Archives: a programme of events designed to stimulat ...
October 1, 2015
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
September 1, 2015
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
August 26, 2015
House History The National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) holds a wealth of information relating to domestic properties, which can help provide historical an ...
August 19, 2015
Uses Maps held in the National Monuments Record of Wales are available for consultation by researchers. In addition, Ordnance Survey 25’’-inch and 6’’- ...
August 17, 2015
… Max Valentiner, one of the ablest and most ruthless commanders in the German submarine service, brought U38 to the narrowing of the shipping lanes in St Geo ...
August 12, 2015
The archive of the built heritage of Wales More than a century of surveying, recording and collecting has created a unique archive that documents the changing ...
August 6, 2015
On Sunday 2 August, Natural Resources Wales and University of Wales Trinity Saint David organised a guided walk of the trees stumps and peat exposed by low ...
August 3, 2015
Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material. ...
July 22, 2015
… the most successful German U-boat of the Great War had stealthily left Welsh waters and returned to base, leaving behind it a trail of sunken and damaged ve ...
July 9, 2015
This Friday, 10 July, Hen Gapel, Rhydowen, will re-open its doors to the public after undergoing a £153,000 restoration programme under the care of Addoldai Cy ...
August 22, 2012
[caption id="attachment_7241" align="aligncenter" width="850"] Castle House still standing after two twentieth-century fires. DS2012_280_009 NPRN 25592[/caption ...