This Thursday 2pm What's in the stacks? Discovering the Treasures of Cardiff University Join Sara Huws and discover more about the fascinating collections at Cardiff University’s Special Collections and Archives Book your FREE place: www.ticketsource.com/glamorgan-ar...

Dydd Iau yma, 2yh! What's in the stacks? Discovering the Treasures of Cardiff University Ymunwch a Sara Huws i ddarganfod mwy am gasgliadau gwefreiddiol Casgliadau Arbennig ac Archifau Prifysgol Caerdydd Cadwch le AM DDIM: www.ticketsource.com/glamorgan-ar...

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Hughesovka: An Industrial City with Welsh Roots While back in Britain fashion was entirely controlled by the interests of the upper classes, in Hughesovka the residents were governed by a far more demanding power - the steppe’s extreme weather!

Hughesovka: Dinas Ddiwydiannol gyda Gwreiddiau Cymreig Er yn ôl ym Mhrydain roedd ffasiwn yn cael ei reoli’n gyfan gwbl gan fuddiannau’r dosbarthiadau uwch, yn Hughesovka roedd y trigolion yn cael eu llywodraethu gan rym llawer mwy heriol - tywydd eithafol y paith!

The Founding of Cardiff Medical Society in 1870 Join Cardiff Medical Society as they launch their new book and explore the lives and careers of the doctors who shaped the city. Tuesday 9 June, 7pm Book your FREE place here www.ticketsource.com/glamorgan-ar...

The Founding of Cardiff Medical Society in 1870 Ymunwch a Chymdeithas Feddygol Caerdydd wrth iddynt lansio’u llyfr newydd ac ymchwilio i fywydau a gyrfaoedd doctoriaid y ddinas. Dydd Mawrth 9 Mehefin, 7yh Cadwch le AM DDIM www.ticketsource.com/glamorgan-ar...

A big thank you to Moorland Primary for visiting us at the Archives this week. As part of their Moorland Park project, we explored their locality and discovered what Splott was like before the park was there. We hope you enjoyed!

Diolch yn fawr i Ysgol Gynradd Moorland am ymweld â ni yn yr Archifau wythnos yma. Fel rhan o’u prosiect Parc Moorland buom yn ymchwilio i’w milltir sgwâr nhw gan ddarganfod sut le oedd Sblot cyn bod y parc yna. Gobeithio i chi fwynhau!

What's in the stacks? Discovering the Treasures of Cardiff University Join Sara Huws and discover more about the fascinating collections at Cardiff University’s Special Collections and Archives Thursday 21 May, 2pm Book your FREE place: www.ticketsource.com/glamorgan-ar...

What's in the stacks? Discovering the Treasures of Cardiff University Ymunwch a Sara Huws i ddarganfod mwy am gasgliadau gwefreiddiol Casgliadau Arbennig ac Archifau Prifysgol Caerdydd Dydd Iau 21 Mai, 2yp Cadwch le AM DDIM: www.ticketsource.com/glamorgan-ar...

The Black Diamond and Beyond: Hidden Hands and Healing Lands Our new education resource is designed to inspire learners to explore the industrial past, present, and future of Wales. The Health and Community Activism theme celebrates the collective action that shaped a nation.

Y Diemwnt Du a Thu Hwnt: Dwylo Cudd ac Iachau’r Tir Cynlluniwyd ein hadnodd addysg newydd i ysbrydoli dysgwyr i archwilio gorffennol, presennol a dyfodol diwydiannol Cymru. Mae’r thema Iechyd ac Ymgyrchu Cymunedol yn dathlu'r gweithredu ar y cyd a luniodd genedl.

Today is Nurses Day Images from our National Coal Board collection demonstrate the essential role of nurses within the South Wales coalfield. Here we see a nurse applying a bandage to a patient’s hand in the first aid room at Western Colliery. The photo was taken 75 years ago, on 13 February 1951.

Heddiw yw Dydd y Nyrs Mae delweddau o gasgliad y Bwrdd Glo yn adlewyrchu gwaith hanfodol nyrsys o fewn maes glo De Cymru. Yma gwelwn nyrs yn rhwymo llaw glaf gyda chlwt yn ystafell cymorth cyntaf Glofa Western. Tynnwyd y llun 75 mlynedd yn ôl, ar 13 Chwefror 1951.

What's in the stacks? Discovering the Treasures of Cardiff University Join Sara Huws and discover more about the fascinating collections at Cardiff University’s Special Collections and Archives. Thursday 21 May, 2pm Book your FREE place: www.ticketsource.com/glamorgan-ar...

What's in the stacks? Discovering the Treasures of Cardiff University Ymunwch a Sara Huws i ddarganfod mwy am gasgliadau gwefreiddiol Casgliadau Arbennig ac Archifau Prifysgol Caerdydd. Dydd Iau 21 Mai, 2yp Cadwch le AM DDIM: www.ticketsource.com/glamorgan-ar...

Hughesovka: An Industrial City with Welsh Roots Our Hughesovka exhibition offers a glimpse beyond the blast furnaces at the lives of John Hughes’ workers and their families, looking at hospitals, schools, churches and civic fife.

Hughesovka: Dinas Ddiwydiannol gyda Gwreiddiau Cymreig Mae ein harddangosfa ar Hughesovka yn cynnig cip tu hwnt i’r ffwrneisi chwyth ar fywydau gweithwyr John Hughes a’u teuluoedd, gan edrych ar ysbytai, ysgolion, eglwysi a bywyd dinesig.

The General Strike 1926: Maerdy Boys’ School This week we note the centenary of the General Strike 1926 by looking at past blog articles. Today we look at the impact of the strike, and the coal strike that followed, on the people of South Wales through Maerdy School log book. bit.ly/4d7yRFY

Streic Gyffredinol 1926: Ysgol Fechgyn y Maerdy Wythnos yma rydym wedi nodi can mlynedd ers Streic Gyffredinol 1926 gan edrych nôl ar ambell erthygl blog. Heddiw edrychwn ar effaith y streic, a’r streic glo a ddilynodd, ar bobl De Cymru trwy llyfr log Ysgol Fechgyn y Maerdy. bit.ly/4dfzHAD

Mae'r anifail godidog hwn yn rhan o'r pulpud hardd wedi'i gerfio yng Nghapel Hope, Derwen Road, Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr. Mae e/hi'n olygus iawn, ond rydyn ni'n ceisio penderfynu'n union pa fath o anifail ydyn nhw? Ar ben-blwydd David Attenborough yn 100 oed, a all pobl ein helpu i adnabod y rhywogaeth?

This magnificent animal forms part of the beautifully carved pulpit at Hope Chapel, Derwen Road, Bridgend. He/she is very handsome, but we are trying to decide exactly what sort of animal they are? On David Attenborough's 100th birthday, can people help us identify the species?

Only one week until Carto Cymru 2026! Join us online or in Aberystwyth on 15 May for Mapping a World of Change — exploring maps, environment & heritage through talks, exhibitions & discussion. Free tickets: zurl.co/LPa1r

Dim ond wythnos hyd nes Carto Cymru 2026! Ymunwch â ni ar-lein neu yn Aberystwyth ar 15 Mai ar gyfer Mapio Byd o Newid — archwilio mapiau, yr amgylchedd a threftadaeth trwy sgyrsiau, arddangosfeydd a thrafodaeth. Tocynnau am ddim: zurl.co/i0ErX #CartoCymru

We’ve had a wonderful week with classes from Bryn Hafod and Glan-yr-Afon Primary Schools in Llanrumney, Cardiff. Together we found out more about life in Cardiff during the Second World War. Thanks for visiting!

Rydym wedi cael wythnos hyfryd gyda dosbarthiadau o Ysgolion Cynradd Bryn Hafod a Glan-yr-Afon o Lanrhymni, Caerdydd. Buom yn ymchwilio gyda’n gilydd i fywyd yng Nghaerdydd yn ystod yr Ail Ryfel Byd. Diolch am ymweld!

The General Strike 1926: The Volunteer’s Story We continue to commemorate the centenary of the General Strike 1926 by looking back at past blog articles. Today we explore stories of 3 of the 12,000 volunteers recruited in South Wales to keep services running during the strike. bit.ly/42S9cfB

Streic Gyffredinol 1926: Stori’r Gwirfoddolwr Ni’n parhau i nodi can mlynedd ers Streic Gyffredinol 1926 gan edrych nôl ar ambell erthygl blog. Heddiw ymchwiliwn i hanes 3 o’r 12,000 o wirfoddolwyr recriwtiwyd yn Ne Cymru i sicrhau bod gwasanaethau yn rhedeg yn ystod y streic. bit.ly/48I2ah8

The Black Diamond and Beyond: Hidden Hands and Healing Lands Our new education resource is designed to inspire learners to explore the industrial past, present, and future of Wales. The People and Places theme centres the roles of Global Majority heritage people, women, children, and animals.

Y Diemwnt Du a Thu Hwnt: Dwylo Cudd ac Iachau’r Tir Cynlluniwyd ein hadnodd addysg newydd i ysbrydoli dysgwyr i archwilio gorffennol, presennol a dyfodol diwydiannol Cymru. Mae'r thema Pobl a Lleoedd yn canolbwyntio ar rolau pobl o dras y mwyafrif byd-eang, menywod, plant ac anifeiliaid.

What's in the stacks? Discovering the Treasures of Cardiff University Join Sara Huws and discover more about the fascinating collections at Cardiff University’s Special Collections and Archives. Thursday 21 May, 2pm Book your FREE place: www.ticketsource.com/glamorgan-ar...

What's in the stacks? Discovering the Treasures of Cardiff University Ymunwch a Sara Huws i ddarganfod mwy am gasgliadau gwefreiddiol Casgliadau Arbennig ac Archifau Prifysgol Caerdydd. Dydd Iau 21 Mai, 2yp Cadwch le AM DDIM: www.ticketsource.com/glamorgan-ar...

The General Strike 1926: Edward Loveluck’s Story This week we’re commemorating the centenary of the General Strike of 1926 by looking back at past blog articles. Today we look at the story of Edward Loveluck, Vice-Chair of the Bridgend District Volunteer Service Committee. bit.ly/4evgVYg

Streic Gyffredinol 1926: Stori Edward Loveluck Wythnos yma rydym yn nodi can mlynedd ers Streic Gyffredinol 1926 gan edrych nôl ar ambell erthygl blog. Heddiw edrychwn ar stori Edward Loveluck, Is-gadeirydd Pwyllgor Gwasanaeth Gwirfoddol Cylch Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr. bit.ly/3QQlUcc

It was great to welcome members of the Cardiff & Vale Branch of @glamorganfhs.bsky.social to the Archives this afternoon for their May meeting. Our theme today was transport, with a focus on roads and air travel. Next time we’ll be looking at railways and waterways.

Roedd hi’n grêt croesawi aelodau Cangen Caerdydd a’r Fro @glamorganfhs.bsky.social i’r Archifau prynhawn ma am eu cyfarfod mis Mai. Ein thema heddiw oedd trafnidiaeth, ac yn benodol ffyrdd a theithio awyr. Y tro nesaf byddwn yn edrych ar reilffyrdd a chamlesi.

Hughesovka: An Industrial City with Welsh Roots Our exhibition doesn’t only explore the life of John Hughes and the industrial works he established. It also explores the housing and domestic lives of those who worked for him.

Hughesovka: Dinas Ddiwydiannol gyda Gwreiddiau Cymreig Yn ogystal ag ymchwilio i fywyd John Hughes a’r gweithfeydd diwydiannol sefydlodd, mae ein harddangosfa hefyd yn edrych ar dai a bywydau domestig rheini oedd yn gweithio iddo.

The General Strike 1926: The Railwayman’s Story This week we’re commemorating the centenary of the General Strike 1926. Today we feature the story of Trevor Vaughan, Clerk to the Station Master at Aberdare High Level Station and an official in the Railway Clerks’ Association. bit.ly/4erRsPt

Streic Gyffredinol 1926: Stori’r Dyn Rheilffordd Wythnos yma byddwn yn nodi can mlynedd ers Streic Gyffredinol 1926. Heddiw edrychwn ar stori Trevor Vaughan, Clerc i Feistr yr Orsaf yng Ngorsaf Lefel Uchel Aberdâr a swyddog yng Nghymdeithas y Clercod Rheilffordd. bit.ly/4d4eaKS

The General Strike of May 1926 This Sunday will mark 100 years since the start of the General Strike on 3 May 1926. Our blog article today looks at photographs held at Glamorgan Archives that were taken during the General Strike and the ongoing Coal Strike. bit.ly/4w4ZhRh

Streic Gyffredinol Mai 1926 Dydd Sul yma byddwn yn nodi 100 mlynedd ers dechrau’r Streic Gyffredinol ar 3 Mai 1926. Mae ein herthygl blog yn edrych ar luniau o gasgliad Archifau Morgannwg a dynnwyd yn ystod y Streic Gyffrediniol a’r Streic Glo a ddilynodd. bit.ly/3OBJcBZ

Gweithdai Rhanddeiliaid Ar-lein Capeli Cymru Ymunwch â'n gweithdai ar-lein sydd i ddod sy'n archwilio themâu fel addasu ac atgyweirio, prosesau cau, a throsi ac ailddefnyddio capeli Anghydffurfiol ledled Cymru.

Capeli Cymru Online Stakeholder Workshops Join our upcoming online workshops exploring themes such as adaptation and repair, closure processes, and conversion and re use of Nonconformist chapels across Wales.

It’s May Day! This photograph shows the Rhiwbina May Queen and her attendants. It was taken around 100 years ago, and is one of a number of photographs showing May Day celebrations at Rhiwbina Garden Village during the mid-1920s.

Mae’n Galan Mai! Yn y llun yma gwelwn Brenhines Fai Rhiwbeina a’i morwynion. Tynnwyd tua can mlynedd yn ol, ac mae’n un o nifer o luniau sy’n dangos dathliadau Calan Mai yng Ngardd-Bentref Rhiwbeina yng nghanol y 1920au.

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The Black Diamond and Beyond: Hidden Hands and Healing Lands Our new education resource is designed to inspire learners to explore the industrial past, present, and future of Wales. The Innovation and Ethics theme interrogates who is celebrated or ignored in history.