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WELCOME CONTENTS AT A GLANCE

2018 is the ‘Year of the Sea’ – come and discover how we are celebrating our epic shores #YearoftheSea #FindYourEpic

At a Glance 3

Gallery 4

Caffi Pen Dinas 7

Shop 7

Talks and Presentations 8

Film 20

Music 21

Family Activity 22

Resources 24

Visitor Information 26

Keep in Touch 29

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May02 Y môr yn ei waed – Kyffin Williams yn Fenis 1.00pm12 Family and Local History Fair 10.00am – 4.00pm Tracing Welsh mariners 11.00am Searching for Old Houses 2.00pm16 Petticoats of Power 1.00pm18 Carto-Cymru – The Wales Map Symposium 2018 – Charting the Seas 9.30am – 4.30pm22 Archival Conservation 10.30am – 12.30pm23 In Search of Mary Shelley 5.30pm25 Aber Cycle Fest – Gala Evening 6.30pm

June 06 The Lord Davies of Llandinam Archive 1.00pm08 Gig: Elin Fflur (Music) 7.30pm13 Gofalu am David 5.30pm20 A Journey through The Rhinogydd Mountains – A Photographers’ Paradise! 1.00pm22 Tír na nÓg: an Irish and Welsh Cineconcert (Film) 7.30pm29 Celebrating Kyffin 10.00am – 4.30pm

July04 The History of the Gogerddan Estate 1.00pm05 - 06 Celtic Knot Conference 2018 9.00am – 5.00pm07 “Bwrw dy fara ar wyneb y dyfroedd…” 2.00pm11 Dathlu Dilys: Brenhines ein Cân 1.00pm14 The Most Glorious Prospect: Garden Visiting in Wales 1639 -1900 2.00pm18 Medieval Wall Paintings in Wales 1.00pm25 Ceredigion’s Oldest Houses 1.00pm

August02 Arts and crafts workshop with the RNLI (Family Activity) 10.30am16 Gweithdy Argraffu Sgrin-sidan: Y Môr (Family Activity) 10.00am23 Iwcs a Hwyl (Family Activity) 10.00am30 Byd Gwirion a Gwallgo David Walliams (Family Activity) 10.00am – 12.00pm

September 05 Aspects of Ceredigion’s Maritime History in the Nineteenth Century 1.00pm

Registered Charity Number 525775Front page image: Lowlight, Eryri - Kyffin Williams © NLW

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Kyffin Williams Behind the FrameGregynog Gallery, Until 01.09.18 An exhibition commemorating the centenary of one of the most famous figures within Welsh art – Sir Kyffin Williams. This landmark exhibition is a rare opportunity to view some of the artist’s most iconic paintings alongside hidden treasures exhibited for the first time. We will venture ‘behind the frame’ to learn about his technique, what inspired him and how his personality, the complexity of his character, and his health influenced his life and work. Image: Mackerel - Kyffin Williams © NLW

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Jack Lowe - The Lifeboat Station Project Upper Central Hall, 31.03.18 - 09.03.19A unique selection of images of Welsh lifeboat stations which form part of Jack’s mission to photograph the 238 RNLI lifeboat stations around the UK and Ireland. The photographs are produced using Wet Plate Collodion, a Victorian process that captures stunning images on glass.Image: Jack Lowe - Tenby Crew 2016

The Mostyn Manuscripts: a Centennial ExhibitionHengwrt, 21.07.18 - 8.12.18The National Library of Wales acquired an initial tranche of manuscripts from Mostyn Hall, Flintshire in 1918. To mark the centenary of this notable acquisition, the Library will be showcasing some of its most valuable Mostyn treasures this season. They include early printed books, and manuscripts in Welsh, Latin and English, among which are Gutun Owain’s remarkable 15th-century medical compendium, and the monumental Chronicle of Elis Gruffudd, ‘Soldier of Calais’. Mostyn Hall retains some items of historic significance, and with Lord Mostyn’s kind permission, a few choice items – seldom seen by the public – will also be shown in the exhibition. This is a rare opportunity to view treasures from one of the finest private collections ever formed in Wales.

ExhibitionsCome and explore the National Library’s remarkable collections on display in our galleries. Whether it’s your first visit, or you’ve been here before, you’re assured of a warm welcome. All our exhibitions are free and families are welcome.

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CAFFI PEN DINAS LIBRARY SHOP

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Cover to Cover World of the Book, Ground Floor,until 2019We trace the history of the book on its journey from Egypt to e-book, looking at types of books, the process of creating a book, and books as works of art in themselves. Image: Old King Cole, the smallest book in the world

Framing the Future Campaign The Framing the Future Campaign aims to fund conservation frames for Kyffin’s iconic paintings. Generous donations by the public has already enabled us to frame this painting by Kyffin. With your support, we will able to carry out more of this essential conservation work and ensure that Kyffin’s paintings will be here to be appreciated by future generations.To support please send a donation by post, contribute online, or text KYFF10 to 70070 to donate £10 to the campaign. Image: Farmer among the rocks - Kyffin Williams © NLW

Caffi Pen DinasCaffi Pen Dinas prides itself on providing quality food freshly prepared on site, using Welsh produce.Come along and enjoy the range of sandwiches, panini, jacket potatoes, homemade soup and daily specials. Hot and cold beverages are served all day and why not indulge in our delicious homemade cakes?Caffi Pen Dinas is conveniently situated near the main entrance, and is family friendly with easy access. We are open from 9.00am until 4.30pm Monday to Friday, and from 10.00am until 4.00pm on Saturdays.

ShopThe Library shop offers unique, well-crafted items, handmade and unusual crafts and gifts inspired by the Library’s collections.We sell beautiful homeware, quality jewellery hand made in Wales, toys, books, CDs, and much more …We are open from 9.00am until 5.00pm, Monday to Saturday.Online Shop: siop.llgc.org.ukBoth images: Keith Morris Artswebwales.com

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Wednesday 2 May 1.00pmY môr yn ei waed – Kyffin Williams yn Fenis David MeredithA presentation to celebrate the centenary of his birth: John Kyffin Williams, artistic giant and one of Wales’ great benefactors.Free admission by ticket#Kyffin100 Image: Grand Canal Venice - Kyffin Williams © NLW

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Family and Local History Fair Saturday 12 May10.00am – 4.00pm

A full day of talks, presentations and stands, with an opportunity to talk to experts. A fascinating day for everyone interested in all aspects of Family and Local History.

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Searching for Old Houses Richard SuggettA fascinating talk describing some of the recent work and exciting discoveries of the Royal Commission.Free admission by ticketImage: Cruck at Hafodygarreg © RCAHMW

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Tracing Welsh Mariners Dr Reg DaviesFollowing extensive research at The National Archives, Kew, The Guildhall Library and the Society of Genealogists, London, Dr Davies’ talk provides a helpful introduction to the careers of your maritime ancestors. The presentation will include a practical demonstration of his website www.welshmariners.org.uk which includes details on over 23,500 Welsh born or Wales resident merchant mariners.Free admission by ticket Image: The Montgomery Castle

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Wednesday 16 May1.00pm

Petticoats of Power Rachael HedgeWomen’s stories at National Trust estates have often stood in the shadows, yet many of these women have important stories to tell. This presentation introduces the powerful women that made Llanerchaeron what it is today. The ‘Petticoats of Power’ exhibition runs at Llanerchaeron from 7 May to 7 October 2018. Free admission by ticketImage: Llanerchaeron © The National Trust

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Friday 18 May9.30am – 4.30pm

Carto-Cymru – The Wales Map Symposium 2018 – Charting the SeasCharting the seas and coasts of the World – how maps depict the sea and coastline and how such mapping is used to widen our understanding of these environments. The symposium is a collaboration between The National Library of Wales and The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Wales. Speakers include: James Barry, Marine Geoscientist, Geological Survey of Ireland; Rob Shaw, Senior Geo-Surveyor, Discovery Programme, Centre for Archaeology and Innovation Ireland; Daniel Hunt, Investigator – CHERISH Project, The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales; Megan Barford, Curator of Cartography, Royal Museums Greenwich; Adrian Webb, Head of Archive, United Kingdom Hydrographic Office; Hywel Griffiths, Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography, Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, Aberystwyth University; Gwilym Tawy, Map Curator, The National Library of Wales and Deanna Groom, Senior Investigator (Maritime), The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales.Admission by ticket £20.00, which includes a buffet lunch and morning / afternoon refreshments#CartoCymru #Lovemaps #YearoftheSeaC E T

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Tuesday 22 May 10.30am – 12.30pm

Archival Conservation We extend a warm welcome to the open day of the Conservation Department of the Library. This event is a great chance to see how we look after our various collections. You will be given an informative presentation as well as an opportunity to see the department’s workshops and speak to our experts and ask them about their work.Free admission by ticketC T

Wednesday 23 May 5.30pm

‘In Search of Mary Shelley’ Professor Fiona SampsonAs part of the bicentenary celebrations of the publication of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Professor Sampson, author of the critically acclaimed ‘In Search of Mary Shelley’, explores Romantic ideas of selfhood, modernity and biography through Mary Shelley’s own life and work, revealing how these helped the teenager create Frankenstein.The young Mary longed to live in idyllic seclusion with Percy Bysshe in Cwm Elan, near Rhayader, Powys. Later, West Wales acquired bitter connotations after her half-sister Fanny killed herself in Swansea. Still, Mary was part of Romanticism’s embrace of the Welsh landscape, if not of its lived realities.Free admission by ticketE

Friday 25 May6.30pm

The weekend of two-wheeled entertainment begins with an evening in the company of the Welsh two time Rio Olympic cycling medallist, Becky James. The evening will also include cycle related films from the archives, followed by a reception.Free admission by ticketImage: Simon Wilkinson, SWpics.com

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Aber Cycle Fest Gala Evening with Becky James, double Olympic medallist

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Wednesday 6 June1.00pm

The Lord Davies of Llandinam Archive Rob PhillipsLord Davies of Llandinam was a politician, an industrialist and a humanitarian, and the archive is one of the largest collections of personal papers in the Library. It reflects Lord Davies’ interests, from dock and politics to global health and peace. Rob Phillips, who cataloged the papers, discusses the archive and what he tells us about the life and career of this remarkable man.Free admission by ticket Image: Lord Davies of Llandinam

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Gofalu am DavidA discussion with the broadcaster Beti George about Alzheimer’s and caring for her partner, David Parry-Jones, from the time when he was diagnosed with the condition in 2008 until he passed away in April 2017. She will also discuss the campaign for reforming the dementia care service. Free admission by ticket Image: Beti George and David Parry-Jones

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A Journey through The Rhinogydd Mountains - A Photographers’ Paradise! Jean Napier Having explored the county of Meirionnydd and especially the Rhinogydd Mountains for several years, photographer Jean Napier takes us on a journey to explore its human and natural landscape which dates back millennia, captured through her lens.Free admission by ticket Image: Bryn Cader Faner - June Napier

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Friday 29 June 10.00am – 4.30pm

Celebrating KyffinAs a part of the Library’s current exhibition, Kyffin Williams: Behind the Frame, we will be holding a full day of talks and presentations in honour of one of Wales’ foremost artists. Speakers will include David Meredith, Jenny Williamson, David Smith, Dr Lloyd Roderick, John Smith and Catrin Williams.Admission by ticket £10.00 – which includes tea / coffee during registration#Kyffin100 Image: Kyffin in Studio © Bernard Mitchell

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Wednesday 4 July1.00pm

The History of the Gogerddan Estate Hilary PetersAn introduction to the history of the Gogerddan estate and the Pryse family. Discover how they changed the landscape and exerted their powerful influence on every aspect of Cardiganshire’s past. Meet the fascinating Marjorie Pryse and read her love letters from the Polish pianist!Free admission by ticketImage: Thomas Pryse

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Thursday – Friday 5 – 6 July 9.00am – 5.00pm

Celtic Knot Conference 2018 The Celtic Knot Conference 2018 is the second Wikipedia language conference focusing on supporting Celtic and Indigenous Languages. This year the conference will be organized in collaboration between The National Library of Wales and Wikimedia UK. The main objective for the conference is the coming together of people working to support language communities in the same room at the same time; strengthening the bonds into a ‘knot’ and leading to action. Attendees can expect to learn about and discuss innovative approaches to open education, open knowledge and open data that support and grow language communities.Admission by ticket £50.00 per day which includes refreshments and lunch. Concessions given for students, senior citizens and persons registered disabledImage: Celtic Knot 2017 at Edinburgh University CC-BY-SA Wikimedia UK

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Saturday 7 July2.00pm

NLW Friends event: ‘Bwrw dy fara ar wyneb y dyfroedd...’ Y Parch Ddr John Cynddylan Jones a llongau Evan Thomas, Radcliffe, Caerdydd Dr David JenkinsThe extraordinary story of one of the giants of the Nonconformist ministry in the late 19th century and his role as a promoter of shares in a shipping venture established by a member of his chapel in Cardiff.Admission by ticket £4.00, free to NLW FriendsImage: Reverend Dr John Cynddylan Jones#YearoftheSeaC T


Dathlu Dilys: Brenhines Ein Cân Geraint LewisAn opportunity to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of Wales’ most influential and versatile composers – Dilys Elwyn Edwards. Her archive is stored in the Library and a small exhibition of her work will be displayed to accompany the presentation.Free admission by ticketImage: Dilys Elwyn-Edwards © Geraint Lewis

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Saturday 14 July2.00pm

The Most Glorious Prospect: Garden Visiting in Wales 1639-1900 Join Bettina Harden, author of The Most Glorious Prospect, for a fascinating discussion on the history of garden visiting in Wales between 1639 and 1900 with local author and historian, Gerald Morgan.The Most Glorious Prospect reveals the historic gardens of Wales, including the garden at Hafod, as first experienced by contemporary visitors from its first days in the 17th century to the flourishing of tourism in the 19th. Return to a bygone era of garden visiting and touring, brought to life from travellers’ diaries, letters and journals of the period.Free admission by ticketImage: Book cover

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Medieval Wall Paintings in Wales Steffani DaviesSteffani Davies discusses the topic of her MA dissertation, exploring the ‘whos’, ‘whats’ and ‘hows’ of medieval wall paintings in Wales.Free admission by ticketImage: One of the Seven Deadly Sins, St Cadoc’s Church, Llancarfan © Steffani Davies

Wednesday 25 July 1.00pm

Ceredigion’s Oldest Houses Richard SuggettThe Royal Commission architectural historian, Richard Suggett, describes the challenges of writing about Ceredigion’s oldest houses for the forthcoming medieval volume of the Cardiganshire County History.Free admission by ticketImage: The Old House’ Strata Florida © RCAHMW

Wednesday 5 September1.00pm

Aspects of Ceredigion’s Maritime History in the Nineteenth Century William TroughtonDuring the nineteenth century privateers, smugglers and shipwrecks all played their part in the life of Ceredigion’s coastal communities. This talk will illuminate aspects of the life of the Ceredigion coast during this period.Free admission by ticket Image: View near Aberystwyth Cardiganshire, William Daniell, 1813

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Friday 22 June7.30pm

Film: Tír na nÓg: an Irish and Welsh CineconcertThis fine documentary from a trio of Welsh journalists – Y Cymro’s John Roberts Williams, Geoff Charles and Wil Vaughan – presents an invaluable social record of the West of Ireland in 1947. The film records the journey from Wales to Dublin and then to Spiddal in Co. Galway where the travellers are welcomed into the home of an Irish farming family, the Ó Neachtains. The film was the subject of a restoration collaboration between the IFI Irish Film Archive and Wales Film Archive in 1995, and was premiered that year at the Galway Film Fleadh. Now, more than 20 years later, the film will be re-presented in a newly digitised version with live music accompaniment. The programme will be supplemented by other short films from the IFI Irish Film Archive tracing Welsh and Irish connections.The silent films will be accompanied by traditional Irish musicians, Saileog Ní Cheannabháin and Pádraic Keane, who will draw on the musical heritage of the West of Ireland where the film is set. Admission by ticket £5.00 Bar available E

Friday 8 June 7.30pm

An acoustic evening in the company of the popular Welsh singer songwriter.

Admission by ticket £8.00Bar available

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Thursday 2 August 10.30am

Arts and crafts workshop with the RNLIHave fun with RNLI members, whilst creating nautical themed items to take home with you whilst learning about sea safety. Suitable for children aged 6 –11.Free admission by ticketE

Thursday 16 August10.00am

Gweithdy Argraffu Sgrin-sidan: Y Môr Ruth JênHow would you like to create your own bag to be able to carry all your bits and bobs to the beach this summer?This is your opportunity to join the talented artist Ruth Jên, by using a silk-screen process to print your own personal bag. The workshop is suitable for children aged 5 – 9, and will be held through the medium of Welsh.Admission by ticket £10.00 (to include materials and a bag to take home!)C

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Thursday 30 August10.00am – 12.00pm

Byd Gwirion a Gwallgo David WalliamsYou are invited to join the silly and mad world of David Walliams, one of the planet’s most popular authors! An opportunity to step into the world of his funny stories and to meet some of the characters that appear in these recent Welsh adaptations. The event will be entertaining, full of fun, with a party to follow – a great way to end the 2018 summer holidays. The event is suitable for children aged 7+. Admission by ticket £5.00 (to include a burger and drink at Caffi Pen Dinas) C

Thursday 23 August10.00am

Iwcs a Hwyl Do you want to learn about playing the ukelele? Or do you want to improve your skills on this Hawaiian instrument? Join Steff Rees from Cered on a workshop based on old and new songs from the Welsh Rock Scene. Workshop suitable for all ages, from 8 to 80! Instruments will be provided. Event will be held in Welsh.Free admission by ticketC

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A Crowdsourcing Platform for WalesDuring 2017, the Library embarked on an exciting new project to develop a purpose built online platform that would offer access to the national collections via remote volunteering opportunities. The recently launched crowdsourcing platform is enabling us to engage with volunteers across Wales and beyond through interactive interpretation of some of our nation’s treasures. Online volunteers are already helping the Library to unlock the hidden history of the

Great War by transcribing and indexing the Cardiganshire Great War Tribunals Appeals Records. These were the tribunals that dealt with appeals against conscription to the armed forces on personal, economic, moral or religious grounds. The Cardiganshire Tribunals collection is unique in Wales and one of only four of its kind that have survived throughout the United Kingdom. The crowdsourcing platform displays the digitised images and supplies predetermined fields for inputting data and descriptions of

the images; once volunteers have transcribed the records, the resulting index will be searchable by name, address, date, etc. offering a rich source of information for family members, researchers and anyone interested in the history of the Great War. The platform has been designed with the flexibility that will enable it to be applied over the long term to a variety of NLW collections, including photographs, manuscripts and journals.

So, if you’re interested in geneaology, social history or collections of national significance, and if you can spare us half an hour or half a day of your time, we hope you’ll join our growing community of online volunteers by visiting: crowd.library.walesFor further information, or for guidance on how to use the website, please contact the Volunteers’ Co-ordinator:[email protected]

Left Image: Blaenau Ffestiniog Carnival - Gwilym Livingstone Evans collection Below: NLW Volunteers

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VISITOR INFORMATION


READING ROOMS• Local History • Family History • Research Whatever your interests, this is the ideal place to gain access to the Library’s vast collections. Come and use our two welcoming and attractive reading rooms and make the most of all our resources, with support from experienced and friendly staff.Image: Library’s North Reading Room

VISITINGGuided tours of the Library are available every Monday at 11.00am and Wednesday at 2.15pm. To book a ticket contact the Box Office on 01970 632 548 or book on-line at events.library.walesThe Library also offers tours for groups and organisations – for further information contact 01970 632 800 or e-mail [email protected]

DISCOVERDo you want to know how to get the best out of the Library’s collections and services? If so, information sessions are held on the following topics:• Welcome Session• Catalogues and

e-resources• Family and Local history• Property History For more information or to book your place, please visit www.llgc.org.uk/surgeries or telephone 01970 632 933

HOSPITALITY FACILITIESIf you’re looking for a magnificent and unique venue for your wedding ceremony, conference or event, The National Library of Wales has a number of rooms available for hire and can provide catering and technical support for up to 100 people. Contact our Hospitality Officer on [email protected] or 01970 632 801 to discuss your requirements.Image: The Drwm

Visitors to events and exhibitions held at the Library are reminded that the Library’s photographers may take photographs and videos. The Library may wish to use these images in promotional and marketing literature. If you have any objection to such use being made of a photograph that may include you, please inform a member of Library staff.

The Library retains the right to change the scheduling of events or exhibitions. The details listed are correct at the time of publication.

In the event of a cancellation, every effort will be made to inform ticket holders.

TRAVELLINGAmple parking is available at the Library or, alternatively, you can use the 03 bus which travels on a circular route between Aberystwyth town, The National Library of Wales and Aberystwyth University.

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THE COLLECTIONS FUND - Building the future To ensure that our collecting work is to continue effectively and our collections remain current, we will have to establish long term sustainable sources of income. One way of doing this is our new Collections Fund. The money will be invested in order to earn income and it is this income which will be available to be spent on new items for the collections. If you would like to support us either regularly or by making a one-off gift, contributing on-line is easy:www.llgc.org.uk/the-collection-fund

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