Glamorgan Archives will be closed over the Christmas period from Wednesday 24 December 2025 – Friday 2 January 2026. Our enquiries service will restart on Monday 5 January and the searchroom will be open again from Tuesday 6 January. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Bydd Archifau Morgannwg yn cau dros y Nadolig o Ddydd Mercher 24 Rhagfyr 2025 – Dydd Gwener 2 Ionawr 2026. Bydd ein gwasanaeth ymholiadau yn ail-ddechrau ar Ddydd Llun 5 Ionawr, a’r ystafell ymchwil ar agor eto o Ddydd Mawrth 6 Ionawr. Dymunwn i chi oll Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda!

#ICYMI the latest #Railway200 blog comes from the Railway Work, Life & Death project! Co-lead Mike looks at #Disability on the railways in the past, particularly amongst the workforce, as seen through the lens of the project. railway200.co.uk/celebrating-...

This is #CrowdCymru HQ signing off for the holidays and wishing you all a very #MerryChristmas and #HappyNewYear! Image from the Ysgol Rdhydfelen Scrapbook Collection - Christmas card design by form 3 pupil, Sion, in 1973 💞🎄🎅❄️🎁 @glamarchives.bsky.social @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social

Dyma Bencadlys #CrowdCymru yn ffarwelio â chi dros y gwyliau, gan ddymuno #NadoligLlawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda i bawb! Llun sy’n rhan o Gasgliad Llyfrau Lloffion Ysgol Rhydfelen - Cerdyn Nadolig wedi ei ddylunio gan Siôn, disgybl yn Nosbarth 3, ym 1973 🎄☃️🎁❄️🎅@glamarchives.bsky.social

Christmas at Pontyclun, 1916 Our Christmas photograph on our blog this year was taken over a hundred and nine years ago, in December 1916, and features staff and patients at the Pontyclun Red Cross Auxiliary Hospital. You can read more here: glamarchives.wordpress.com/2025/12/22/c...

Nadolig ym Mhont-y-clun, 1916 Tynnwyd y llun Nadolig ar ein blog eleni dros gant a naw o flynyddoedd yn ôl, yn Rhagfyr 1916, ac mae’n cynnwys staff a chleifion Ysbyty Ategol y Groes Goch ym Mhont-y-clun. Gallwch ddarllen mwy yma: bit.ly/3NdaFIP

✨️ NEW BLOGPOST ✨️ In this blogpost, I explore the life of Elizabeth Martin an 18th-century woman with "meticulous" handwriting ✍️🏻 hellohistoria.substack.com/p/the-carefu... #Wales #History

This year’s Christmas performance at the Wales Millennium Centre is Mary Poppins. In December 1966, the children of Rudry School were given a special Christmas treat with a trip to see Mary Poppins at the Castle Cinema in Caerphilly - and money in the Christmas pudding!

Y perfformiad Nadolig eleni yng Nghanolfan Mileniwm Cymru yw Mary Poppins. Yn Rhagfyr 1966, cafodd plant Ysgol Rhydri trît Nadolig arbennig gyda thrip i weld Mary Poppins yn Sinema’r Castell, Caerffili - ac arian yn y pwdin Dolig!

The Christmas lights are twinkling across our towns and villages at the moment. This photograph shows the lights around the lighthouse and the promenade at Roath Park.

Mae’r goleuadau Nadolig yn disgleirio ar draws ein trefi a phentrefi ar hyn o bryd. Mae’r llun yma yn dangos y goleuadau o amgylch y goleudy a’r rhodfa ym Mharc y Rhath.

Looking for a last minute Christmas gift? Take a look at the posters, maps and books available in our shop. glamarchives.gov.uk/the-shop/ Including this map showing Cardiff in 1851

Ydych chi’n chwilio am anrheg Nadolig munud olaf? Cymerwch gip ar y posteri, mapiau a llyfrau sydd ar gael yn ein siop. glamarchives.gov.uk/siop/?lang=cy Gan gynnwys y map yma sy’n dangos Caerdydd ym 1851

Glamorgan Archives will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period from Wednesday 24 December 2025 – Friday 2 January 2026. Our enquiries service will restart on Monday 5 January and the searchroom will be open again as usual from Tuesday 6 January.

Bydd Archifau Morgannwg yn cau dros y Nadolig a’r Flwyddyn Newydd o Ddydd Mercher 24 Rhagfyr 2025 – Dydd Gwener 2 Ionawr 2026. Bydd ein gwasanaeth ymholiadau o bell yn ail-ddechrau ar Ddydd Llun 5 Ionawr, a’r ystafell ymchwil ar agor eto fel arfer o Ddydd Mawrth 6 Ionawr.

This photo of Glyncorrwg Colliery was taken on this day 70 years ago, on 15 December 1955. One of a number of photos in the National Coal Board collection tracking redevelopment at collieries in the Maesteg area, it shows the new headgear which had been constructed around the old headgear.

Tynnwyd y llun yma o Lofa Glyncorrwg ar y dydd hwn 70 mlynedd yn ôl, ar 15 Rhagfyr 1955. Un o nifer o luniau o gasgliad y Bwrdd Glo sy’n olrhain gwaith ailddatblygu glofeydd yn ardal Maesteg, mae’n dangos yr offer weindio newydd a adeiladwyd o amgylch yr hen offer weindio.

Today’s #ArchiveAdventCalendar @arascot.bsky.social #Decorations Decs ➡️Cardiff City Mental Hospital & Whitchurch Hospital 1st ➡️ clippings book @glamarchives.bsky.social Dr P K McCowan’s 1st 🎅🏻 as Medical Superintendent. The hall sounds beautifully decorated, be amazing to see 📷 get in touch ✍🏻

Our blog today is inspired by two photographs of Pontypridd AFC, known as the Dragons. Formed in 1911, the Dragons reached three Welsh Cup finals and hosted games against many of the finest teams in the land, including Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham. bit.ly/4iVCX6v

Ysbrydolwyd ein blog heddiw gan ddau lun o Glwb Pêl-droed Pontypridd, neu Y Dreigiau. Wedi'u ffurfio ym 1911, cyrhaeddodd y Dreigiau dri ffeinal Cwpan Cymru, gan chwarae yn erbyn rhai o dimau gorau Prydain, gan gynnwys Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur a West Ham. bit.ly/4rUlnE5

Glamorgan Archives will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period from Wednesday 24 December 2025 – Friday 2 January 2026. Our enquiries service will restart on Monday 5 January and the searchroom will be open again as usual from Tuesday 6 January.

Bydd Archifau Morgannwg yn cau dros y Nadolig a’r Flwyddyn Newydd o Ddydd Mercher 24 Rhagfyr 2025 – Dydd Gwener 2 Ionawr 2026. Bydd ein gwasanaeth ymholiadau o bell yn ail-ddechrau ar Ddydd Llun 5 Ionawr, a’r ystafell ymchwil ar agor eto fel arfer o Ddydd Mawrth 6 Ionawr.

#ICYMI our new blog post is for #DisabilityHistoryMonth! #Railway200 We look at William Parry's life story. Disabled in a 1907 accident at #Bargoed, #Wales, he returned to railway work in a new role: www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/disabled-rai...

The new edition of the Glamorgan Archives newsletter is now available. Take a look for the latest updates from the Archives. glamarchives.wordpress.com/2025/12/10/g...

Mae rhifyn newydd cylchlythyr Archifau Morgannwg nawr ar gael. Cymerwch gip am y newyddion diweddaraf o’r Archifau. archifaumorgannwg.wordpress.com/2025/12/10/c...

It was great to visit Hirwaun Library this afternoon to speak about our coal collections at Glamorgan Archives. Thanks to those who came along.

Roedd hi’n hyfryd ymweld â Llyfrgell Hirwaun prynhawn ma i drafod ein casgliadau glo. Diolch i'r rhai a ddaeth draw.

Are you looking for a Christmas gift with a local history theme? If so, take a look and the maps, posters and books available in the Glamorgan Archives shop. Including this one! You can see the full range on our website glamarchives.gov.uk/the-shop/

Ydych chi’n chwilio am anrheg Nadolig a blas hanes lleol? Os felly, cymerwch gip ar y mapiau, posteri a llyfrau sydd ar gael yn siop Archifau Morgannwg. Gan gynnwys yr un yma! Mae’r cyfan i’w weld ar ein gwefan glamarchives.gov.uk/siop/?lang=cy

Thank you to students from @ysgolygymraegpc.bsky.social for visiting the Archives this afternoon. It was great to take you on a tour behind the scenes, and to introduce you to our services and collections.

Diolch i fyfyrwyr @ysgolygymraegpc.bsky.social am ddod draw i’r Archifau prynhawn ma. Roedd hi’n hyfryd eich tywys ar daith tu ôl i’r llen, a chyflwyno ein gwasanaethau a’n casgliadau.

It was great to welcome volunteers from Awen Libraries to the Archives this morning for a tour behind the scenes, and to view items from the collection relating to the Bridgend area. Thanks for visiting.

Roedd hi’n hyfryd croesawi wirfoddolwyr o Lyfrgelloedd Awen i’r Archifau bore ma am daith tu ôl i’r llen, ac i weld eitemau o’r casgliad sy’n ymwneud ag ardal Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr. Diolch am ymweld.

It’s been great to welcome students from Fitzalan High School to the Archives this afternoon. They’re studying War Horse this term, which prompted them to visit to learn more about the impact of the First World War on Cardiff #EYAInclusion This is Charles Bolter. He was born in 1896 in Cardiff.

Roedd hi’n hyfryd croesawi fyfyrwyr o Ysgol Uwchradd Fitzalan i’r Archifau prynhawn ma. Y tymor yma maent yn astudio War Horse, ac o ganlyniad eisiau darganfod mwy am effaith y Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf ar Gaerdydd #Cynhwysiant Dyma Charles Bolter. Ganwyd ef yng Nghaerdydd ym 1886.

This photo was taken 27 years ago, in July 1978. It shows work underway at the computer control centre at Oakdale Colliery, featuring what was probably state of the art workplace technology at that time. #EYADigital

Tynnwyd y llun yma 27 mlynedd yn ôl, yng Ngorffennaf 1978. Mae’n dangos gweithiwr yng nghanolfan rheolaeth cyfrifiaduron Glofa Oakdale, gan gynnwys beth mae’n debyg oedd yr offer technolegol diweddaraf ar y pryd. #Digidol

This group photograph was taken in around 1900. It shows the employees of J S Shepton, builder, of Station Road, Penarth, outside the company’s office. The smart clothes and buttonholes suggest it was a special occasion. And if you look carefully, you’ll be able to spot their pet dog. #EYAPets

Tynnwyd y llun grŵp yma tua 1900. Mae’n dangos gweithwyr cwmni adeiladu J S Shepton o Heol yr Orsaf, Penarth, tu allan i swyddfa’r cwmni. Mae’r dillad smart a’r blodau ar y llabedi yn awgrymu digwyddiad arbennig. Ac os edrychwch yn ofalus, gallwch weld eu ci anwes. #AnifeiliaidAnwes

In 1932 a Quiet Room was opened at Glamorgan Training College in Barry. The purpose of the room was to provide a quiet space for contemplation and reflection, and especially to remember staff and students who had passed away. #EYASilence

Ym 1932 agorwyd Ystafell Dawel yng Ngholeg Hyfforddi Morgannwg, Y Barri. Diben yr ystafell oedd cynnig man tawel ar gyfer myfyrdod ac ystyriaeth, ac yn enwedig ar gyfer cofio staff a myfyrwyr bu farw eisoes. #ArchwilioEichArchif #Distawrwydd

Un o fy hoff ddelweddau o gasgliad ffotograffig Edwin Miles a gedwir yn @glamarchives.bsky.social es.bsky.social. Grŵp o ddisgyblion ar ddechrau'r 1900au o Ysgol Cyngor Tondu wedi'i rewi mewn amser. Rhaid oedd chwyddo’r llu i weld y ddau fwnci bach yn eistedd ar y wal! #AEATawelwch #EYASilence

A favourite image from the Edwin Miles photographic collection held @glamarchives.bsky.social. Early 1900s group of pupils from Tondu Council School frozen in time #EYASilence Zoomed in to discover two little monkeys perched on the wall! @araireland.bsky.social @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social

This is one of the oldest documents held at Glamorgan Archives. It is a grant of King Henry II and forms part of the Plymouth Estate collection. #ExploreYourArchive #EYAMedieval

Dyma un o’r dogfennau hynaf sydd ar gadw yn Archifau Morgannwg. Mae’n grant gan Frenin Harri II ac yn rhan o gasgliad Ystâd Plymouth. #archwilioeicharchif #canoloesol

Did you know that Glamorgan Archives sells a range of posters, maps and books? Including this one of John Speed’s map of Cardiff from 1610. Take a look at the full range over on our website: glamarchives.gov.uk/the-shop/

Oeddech chi’n gwybod bod Archifau Morgannwg yn gwerthu posteri, mapiau a llyfrau? Gan gynnwys yr un yma o fap John Speed o Gaerdydd a luniwyd ym 1610. Cymerwch gip ar beth sydd ar gael draw ar ein gwefan: glamarchives.gov.uk/siop/?lang=cy

This tiny little volume made an appearance in the searchroom yesterday. It’s a condensed diary for the year 1895, and forms part of the papers of the Williams Family of Miskin Manor.

Ymddangosodd y gyfrol fach bitw yma yn yr ystafell ymchwil ddoe. Mae’n ddyddiadur cryno ar gyfer y flwyddyn 1895, ac yn rhan o bapurau’r teulu Williams o Blasty Meisgyn.