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Major accessions to repositories in 2021 relating to Wales |
Local
- Notebook on navigation 1842 (WM/2728/1)
- Robert John Henry Griffiths (Machraeth), (1928 - 2020), Anglesey poet: collection 1977-2019 (WAF)
- Richard Davies (1818-1896), Welsh businessman, ship-owner and nonconformist Liberal politician: photograph albums of the Davies Family of Treborth 1897-1906 (WM/2741)
- Carter Vincent & Co. solicitors, Bangor: sales catalogue: Bishop's Palace, Glyn Garth 1925 (WF/206)
- Saunders-Roe Ltd, aero and marine engineering company, East Cowes, Isle of Wight: site plan c1940 (W/MAPS/154)
- Deeds Caeronw, Cerrigceinwen 1856-1977 (WM/2736)
- Deeds Melin Adda, Pentrefelin, Amlwch 1763-1996 (WM/2731)
- John Oates Widger (fl late 20th cent), chartered civil engineer: Llyn Brianne Dam engineering design drawings late 20th cent (CDX/915)
- Pantglas Hall Estate, Carmarthenshire: ms visitors book 1869-1920 (PD23/2)
- Map of Pengarnuchaf and Penbank, Llanbadarn Trefeglwys, the former belonging to Mr Thomas Davies, the latter to Mr John Davies c1830 (ADX/1742)
- Field books (13) rel to Cardiganshire land use in the Second World War, and one treasurer's account book for Llechryd British School 1864-1950 (LCH/X/1 and ADX/1783)
- Penuwch Sheep Dog Trials: records, incl minutes and lists of competitors 1952-2000 (DSO/182)
- HH Jones, monumental mason: ledgers (2), rel to work in Tregaron, Llangeitho, and Ystrad Meurig areas 1926-1948 (DB/121)
- Penuel Baptist Chapel, Llanrwst: minutes 1910-1981 (CX762)
- Llandudno Museum and Gallery: Living History Lockdown Exhibition 2021 (CX763)
- Ruthin Constitutional and Conservative Club: records 1885-1997 (DD/DM/1989)
- Annotated maps of the Nantyr Estate c1830-1910 (DD/DM/1984)
- Wrexham Maelor Division Magistrates Court: Wrexham court registers 1990-1992 (PSD/O/2/332-361)
- Denbigh Grammar School (later High School): records 1894-2020 (ED/5)
- Theatr Clwyd, Mold: records, incl material rel to admin and productions 1976-2020 (5366)
- Hebron United Reformed Church, Maes Pennant: records incl registers 1936-1990 (5367)
- Emaus Methodist Church, Flint: minutes, correspondence c1928-2020 (5387)
- Cardiff Caledonian Society: minutes, rule books, annual reports and Society papers rel to social events 1900-2014 (D677)
- Borough of Kenfig: signed minutes of Kenfig Corporation Property and Kenfig Corporation Trust 1973-2003 (BK)
- Cardiff Burial Board: 'managers diary' and committee books 1859-1965 (BUBC)
- Principality Building Society, Cardiff: records incl various ledgers, Building Society's Association Report of Proceedings at Annual Meeting, minutes, registers of members, passbook registers, closed borrower's accounts, monthly repayment ledger, schedule of deeds, rent roll, receipt books, and records from other building societies were taken over by Principality, incl Chatham Building Society, Second Chatham Building Society, Urban Building Society, Maesteg Permanent Benefit Building Society, Gorseinon Permanent Benefit Building Society and Aberavon Mutual Permanent Building Society c1860-1993 (D1746)
- Drs William and Mary Codd (fl1940-1960), GPs of Aberdare: household receipts from various different shops and tradespeople in Aberdare; St John's Ambulance papers 1940s-1960s (D1794)
- William Burges (1827-1881), architect and designer: designs and plans for Cardiff Castle and Castle Coch 1870s-1880s (D1808)
- John May Cardiff Buildings Collection: photographs of buildings due to be demolished 1982-2005 (D1802)
- West Park (Porthcawl) Ltd, Glynbridge Homes, architects: construction and record drawings 20th cent (D1820)
- Bryn Seion Welsh Baptist Chapel, Ystrad Mynach: Roll of Honour 1914-1919, notice of services, 1950 1914-1950 (D1834)
- Cathays (Cardiff) Rugby Football Team: team photograph, 1882-1883 season 1882-1883 (D1841)
- Penarth Civic Society: administrative records incl agendas, minutes, meeting papers, newsletters and correspondence c1990-2011 (D1824)
- Ely Hospital, Cardiff North and District Hospital Management Committee: papers compiled by hospital managers and local historians rel to the history of Ely Hospital, primarily material relating to the Independent Inquiry of 1967-1969 c1960-1969 (D1836)
- Peniel Congregational Chapel, Llanharry: annual reports, minutes of meetings, trustees information, survey of graveyard, financial records, paperwork rel to compulsory purchase of land in relation to the building of the M4, Sunday School records and other correspondence and papers 20th cent (D1825)
- Mrs Nash (fl2020) of Gwent: Covid-19 diaries 2020 (Accession6598)
- Risca North Colliery and National Coal Board (NCB): inspection reports for Risca North Colliery c1920-1960 (Accession6617)
- The Fusion Programme - Fusion Swansea: collection of films and the oral history interviews used in them, rel to Swansea change-makers, Swansea as a City of Sanctuary and Tabernacle Chapel, Morriston 2020
- Swansea Registry Office: marriage registers for the parishes of Bishopston, Nicholaston, Ilston, Penmaen, Pennard, Llanddewi, Oxwich, Penrice, Port Eynon, Reynoldston, Rhossili, Cheriton, Llangennith, Llanmadoc, Llanrhidian, Llanyrnewydd, Llangyfelach and Sketty, and Ebenezer Welsh Independent Chapel, Dunvant 1959-2021 (P/58/CW/74 - P/316/CW/285-286; D/D Ind 11/61-67)
- Swansea Registry Office: marriage registers from the parishes of Gorseinon, Llandeilo Talybont, Loughor, Penlle'rgaer, Swansea St James, Swansea Christ Church, Swansea St Barnabas and Swansea St Gabriel; also from Trinity Baptist Church, Penclawdd; Nebo Welsh Independent Church Felindre and Pontarddulais English Methodist Church 1912-2021 (P/108/CW/99-100 - P/335/CW/62)
- Glantawe Parish: records for St Margaret's Church, Bonymaen and St Peter's Church, Pentrechwyth, incl baptisms, marriages, banns, service and confirmation registers, PCC and Easter Vestry minutes, quinquennial inspection reports, faculties, parish annual reports, and (from St Peter's) a First World War roll of honour and commemorative photographic presentation c1900-2021 (P/304/CW/16-42)
National
- Gwynoro Glyndwr Jones (b1942), Welsh politician: papers rel to Labour Party Wales, Welsh Assembly and devolution, Campaign for Welsh Assembly, voting reform, local election results, seat negotiations, Alliance Committee Wales, merged party Welsh Social and Liberal Democrats WSLD 1980-1986
- Edward Glynne Millward (1930-2020), Welsh nationalist politician: political and literary papers 1960-1970 (MILLWARD)
- Sharon Kay Penman (1945-2021), American historical novelist: literary archive rel to her work of Welsh interest, incl original typed manuscript copies of Here Be Dragons, Falls the Shadow, and The Reckoning, along with research, notes and other publicity materials from the time of publication 1985-2020
- John (1166-1216), King of England: royal charter for Philip, son of Wastellion, confirming the gift of an estate named "Dunwallesland" in Wales to him in exchange for feudal service to William de Braose and a knight's fee to the tenure of Abergavenny Castle 1209
- Dyer family of Llanfynnydd: papers, incl hand written personal letters rel to the family of John Dyer (1699-1757), painter and poet, incl a family tree, together with a selection of engraving prints incl Hogarth, 1736 c1700-1850
- Manuscript travel journal, "A Tour in Wales and a Part of Monmouthshire. With a Short Description of Gloucester Cathedral. Written in the Year 1805" 1805
- Tomás O Donohoe (fl1916), member of the Irish Citizen Army: ruled notebook comprising a hospital list for Frongoch Camp Nr Bala, with date and names of the patients and their prisoner number, following the Easter Rising 1916 1916 (NLW MS 24185)
- Naylor family of Leighton Hall, Powys: notes and articles; Leighton Hall papers nd
- Llio Rhydderch (fl1951-1980), traditional Welsh harper: musical compositions for the harp including one which won the first prize in the National Eisteddod 1951 1951-1980
- David James Jones (Gwenallt), (1899-1968), Welsh author and poet: various manuscripts, letters, diaries, photographs and compositions c1950-1970 (GWELLT)
- Sir Harold Donald Secombe (1921-2001), Welsh comedian, actor, singer and television presenter: archive, incl ms and ts copies of 'Twice Brightly', speeches, and material rel to his funeral and memorial service; photographs, incl of various film productions 1945-2001
Special
- Royal College of Nursing Wales: Policy and Public Affairs team records incl public consultation documents, public RCN briefing statements and campaign records comprising planning and research documents, communications and marketing material, outputs, records of events and photographs 1998-2020 (3359)
- Royal College of Nursing Wales: COVID-19 records incl actions log, communications records and return office planning records. Collected as part of the COVID-19 collecting project. 2021 (3370.7)
University
- Barbara Roscoe (1936-2019), climber: personal, hand written diaries covering an 18 month expedition to the Himalayas, incl photographs c1960 (BMSS/)
- Dr Paul Ernest Sutton Whalley (1930-2019), entomologist: handwritten nature diaries 1944-2000 (2021/11)
- Archie Edward Heath (1887-1961), professor of philosophy at University College Swansea (now Swansea University): material incl portrait (1), folder of typed and often annotated lectures, letters rel to the publication of books, and rolled certificates (3) 20th cent (2021/1)
- Paul Frederick Ferris (1929-2018) Welsh biographer and novelist: material spaning the length of his career; subjects incl Dylan Thomas, Caitlin Thomas, Richard Burton, Anuerin Bevan, Lucian Ercolani, Sigmund Freud, sex and sexuality, health and medicine, Swansea and Gower history, crime and policing, London's financial district and the media 1930s-2010s (2021/8)
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