Recent Acquisitions
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We have listed our new acquisitions below, and the list will be updated regularly. It takes us a while to get documents ready for the public, therefore you may not find the items on this page in the on-line collections. If you would like to know more about anything listed below please contact us.
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Items from the Museum (Ref: MUS/320-323)
MUS/320. Maritime Interests in Aberystwyth in the Nineteenth Century by W. Holmes-Evans.
MUS/321. Tariff and terms leaflet (prices left blank) for Ashley's Hotel and Restaurant, Promenade, Aberystwyth (Proprietors: Mr. & Mrs. T. I. Jones)
MUS/322. 'In the Aviary' party game
MUS/323. Poster from the Daily Mirror newspaper, depicting young Prince Charles, captioned 'Pob hwyl Charles / Good luck Charles', probably to commemorate his term at Aberystwyth University when he took Welsh lessons.
Acc.No: 3167 Date of material: Extent: 4 items Access: Open Show catalogue(MUS/320)
Petition to appoint a curate to a living (Ref: ADX/1377)
Petition to Right Reverend John Banks, Lord Bishop of St Davids, requesting that William Williams be appointed to be Reverend of the curacies of Spytty-Ystwith and Ystradmeiric. Signed
Acc.No: 3166 Date of material: 12 November 1831. Extent: 1 item Access: open Show catalogue(ADX/1377)
Ysbryd y Mwynwyr / Spirit of the Miners (Ref: CSC/CE/SM/4)
4. Folder containing:
4.1. Spiral-bound booklet listing grants awarded to local projects by Spirit of the Miners
4.2. Geology of the Central Wales Orefield - booklet produced by Central Wales RIGS with grant support from Spirit of the Miners
4.3. Metal Mining in Upland Ceredigion - booklet produced by Dyfed Archaeological Trust with grant support from Spirit of the Miners
Acc.No: 3165 Date of material: c. 2007 Extent: 4 items Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Cofrestr derbyn Ysgol Pontgarreg School Admissions register (Ref: POG/R/2)
Ysgol Pontgarreg School, cofrestr derbyn/admissions register
Acc.No: 3164 Date of material: 1944-2011 Extent: 1 item Access: Closed 100 years Not yet in the catalogue
Material relating to Swyddffynnon & area (Ref: ADX/1376)
Material relating to Swyddffynnon & area
(listed)
Acc.No: 3163 Date of material: Extent: 1 box Access: Show catalogue(ADX/1376)
Dyfed Powys Police Commissioner election, 15 November 2012 (Ref: ADX/1375)
1. Leaflet explaining the purpose of the election (first of its kind in Ceredigion) with instructions on how to cast one's vote
2. Leaflet promoting the Labour candidate Christine Gwyther
Acc.No: 3162 Date of material: 2012 Extent: 2 items Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1375)
Tystysgrifau / Certificates, ardal Penrhyncoch area (Ref: ADX/1374)
Various certificates, mostly awarded by religious institutions.
Acc.No: 3161 Date of material: Extent: Access: Not yet in the catalogue
Electoral register 2012 (Ref: ER/2012)
2012 Register of Electors for the county of Ceredigion.
Acc.No: 3160 Date of material: 2012 Extent: 0.013m^3 Access: Not yet in the catalogue
Ceredigion Council leaflets (Ref: CSC/CE/14)
Leaflets from Ceredigion Council's Chief Executive's Dept.
1. Balchder Pentrefi (fund supporting improvement of public spaces)
2. Ysgol Fenter y Cardi (bursaries and training for setting up new businesses)
3. Cynnal y Cardi (improving quality of life and creating sustainable rural communities)
Acc.No: 3159 Date of material: c. 2012 Extent: 3 items Access: Open Show catalogue(CSC/CE/14)
Civil Defence First Aid Manual (Ref: CDC/EP)
Home Office: Civil Defence First Aid Manual, HMSO, 1954 reprint. Stamped with 'Cardiganshire Civil Defence Dept., 18 Nov. 1954'
Acc.No: 3158 Date of material: 1954 Extent: 1 vol Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
The Modern Carpenter and Joiner and Cabinet Maker (Ref: ADX/1373)
Large illustrated volume: The Modern Carpenter and Joiner and Cabinet Maker; A Complete Guide to Current Practice. G. Lister Sutcliffe, (ed.). Vol. 1. Published by Gresham Publishing, London.
Owner's inscription: WTC Bevan, Oak View, 15 Heiol Tyllwyd, Llanfarian, Aberystwyth.
Acc.No: 3157 Date of material: 1903 Extent: 1 vol Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1373)
Merched y Wawr cylch Llanbedr pont Steffan (Ref: DSO/33/15)
1. Llyfr Cofnodion y Pwyllgor, 14 Gorffennaf 1976-19 Mehefin 1995
Llyfrau cofnodion
2. 21 Awst 1972-14 Gorffennaf 1980
3. 8 Medi 1980-9 Ionawr 1989
4. 9 Ionawr 1989-14 Chwefror 1994
5. 14 Chwefror 1994-10 Medi 2001
Acc.No: 3156 Date of material: 1972-2001 Extent: 5 eitem Access: Agored Not yet in the catalogue
Nant y Moch farm (Ref: ADX/1372)
B/W photographs of Nant y Moch farm and surrounding area before the whole was submerged by the reservoir.
1. Eldest of the James brothers in front of Nant y Moch farm
2. View from Nant y Moch farm
3. Distant view Nant y Moch farm
4. Nant y Moch farm and chapel
5. View looking north from Nant y Moch farm
6. Nant y Moch area
7. Dam under construction
8. Chapel at Nant y Moch
9. Note from the donor
Acc.No: 3155 Date of material: c. 1960 Extent: 8 items Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1372)
Public rights of way, bye-laws, commons (Ref: DYC/PL/11, CDC/SE/29,)
Microfilms of definitive maps of public rights of way in Ceredigion from the Dyfed County Council period (1974-1996) - DYC/PL/11
Cardiganshire County Council Bye-laws, 1930 - CDC/SE/29
Acc.No: 3154 Date of material: 1974-1998 Extent: Access: Open Show catalogue(CDC/SE/29)
Photographs of railways (Ref: ADX/1371)
Black-and-white photographs of railway stations and trains in Cardiganshire. Dated 1962 unless otherwise indicated. Descriptions from captions on reverse. Photographer - Les Lewis, Llanafan.
Also set of copies of 10 of the images
1. Carmarthen train leaving Aberystwyth
2. Tregaron station from level crossing
3. Tregaron station, frame stock
4. Tregaron station looking north
5. Tregaron station goods yard
6. Tregaron station looking south
7. Caradoc Falls halt
8. Margaret Lewis at Caradoc Falls halt. Photo taken from other side of track to show tunnel.
9. Aberaeron station c. 1962. Waterboard & Builders Merchant now on site.
10. Aberaeron station c. 1962.
11. Steam locomotive 'Baydon Manor' at Strata Florida
12. Strata Florida station
13. Strata Florida station
14. Trolley at Strata Florida
15. Strata Florida
16. Strata Florida
17. Petra & Dexter Lewis - Tynberth Bridge - Dolfor in background - Trawscoed Station away to right
18. Trawscoed station. No date.
Acc.No: 3153 Date of material: 1962 Extent: 28 items Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1371)
Pamphlet about Cilcennin (Ref: ADX/1370)
Cilcennin in the Early Nineteenth Century, by Diane Marshall
Acc.No: 3152 Date of material: c. 2012 Extent: 1 item Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1370)
Maps (Ref: ADX/1369)
1. OS 1" map, sheet 79 (Llandrindod Wells) - also shows Cardiganshire from Tregaron eastwards. 1932 War Edition 1940 [Cassini Grid]
2. OS 1" map, sheet 78 (Lampeter). 1932. War Edition 1940 [Cassini Grid ]
3. Map of 'proposed new communities in the district of Ceredigion' (shows boundaries of Community Councils). C. 1974?
Acc.No: 3151 Date of material: Extent: 3 items Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1369)
Map of Cardiganshire (Ref: ADX/1368)
Early 20th century printed map of Cardiganshire. Contains many trade advertisements for Aberystwyth businesses.
Acc.No: 3150 Date of material: c. 1903 Extent: 1 item Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1368)
Ysgol Pontgarreg (Ref: POG/3; POG/4; ADX/1367)
Log books
30 September 1949-20 December 1985- POG/3
4 March 1986-4 March 2005- POG/4
Book
Hanes Ysgol Pontgarreg [History of Pontgarreg School] 1867-2012 gan/by Jon Meirion Jones (gol./ed.)- ADX/1367
Acc.No: 3149 Date of material: 1949-2012 Extent: 3 items Access: Log books - CLOSED. Book - open Show catalogue(ADX/1367)
Nifer o eitemau (Ref: ADX/1366)
1. 'Gwlad fy Nhadau rhodd Cymru i'w byddin'
2. Cymanfa Ganu ym Mhafiliwn yr Eisteddfod Nos Sul 8 Awst 1976
3. 'Rhosynnau y Dyffryn', R. Teifi Rees
Acc.No: 3148 Date of material: 1915, 1976, d.d. Extent: 3 llyfr Access: agored Show catalogue(ADX/1366)
M.Phil thesis on Cardiganshire shipping (Ref: ADX/1365)
Investment in Shipping: North Cardiganshire in the Nineteenth Century by John Barrie Rowlands.
A thesis submitted to Aberystwyth University in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy.
Dept. of History and Welsh History, Aberystwyth University
Acc.No: 3147 Date of material: 2012 Extent: 1 vol. Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1365)
Deeds relating to Llangwyryfon (Ref: ADX/1364)
1. Indenture between i. Richard Morice of p. Llanrhystud, gent. and John Jenkin of p. Llangwyryfon gent. and ii. Evan Richard of p. Llanychaiarn, gent. Concerning Pengelly, p. Llangwyryfon. 14 May 1765
2. Indenture between i. Richard Morice of p. Llanrhystud, gent. and Elizabeth his wife, ii. John Jenkin of p. Llangwyryfon gent. and iii. Evan Richard of p. Llanychaiarn, gent. Concerning Pengelly, p. Llangwyryfon. 15 May 1765
3. Indenture between i. Evan Richard of Pengelly, p. Llangwyryfon and Jane his wife and ii. Ursula Griffith of Llanbadarn y Creuddyn, Parcel Isaf. Sale of Pengelly. Consideration 5s. 8 January 1772
Acc.No: 3146 Date of material: 1765-1772 Extent: 3 items Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1364)
Winston Churchill and the Freedom of Aberystwyth (Ref: MUS/229)
Reuter's photograph of Winston Churchill being presented with the Freedom of Aberystwyth Borough in 1951.
Also copy of 2012 Cambrian News article on the subject
Acc.No: 3145 Date of material: Extent: 2 items Access: Open Show catalogue(MUS/229)
Miscellaneous items (Ref: ADX/709 addl.)
Miscellaneous printed items
Acc.No: 3144 Date of material: 1970s-2010s Extent: Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Article on the inquest into the death of Mary Ann Price in 1885 (Ref: ADX/1363)
Typescript and covering letter. Article by Grenville Loyn on the inquest into the death of Mary Ann Price in 1885.
Acc.No: 3143 Date of material: 1990s Extent: 5ff Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1363)
Aberystwyth Camera Club (Ref: DSO/137)
Aberystwyth Camera Club
1. Programme 1970-1971
2. Programme 1972-1973
3. Two receipts from Taylor Lloyd chemist (Aberystwyth) to Ron Colley for colour photographic prints, 1975.
Acc.No: 3142 Date of material: 1970-1975 Extent: 4 items Access: Open Show catalogue(DSO/137)
Booklets on railways (Ref: ADX/1189/12-14)
12. An Illustrated Guide to the Gwili Railway, Wales' First Standard Gauge Steam Hauled Tourist Railway. C. 1981
13. Cambrian Rail (British Rail Scenic Rail Routes in Mid Wales): Route Guide. 1982
14. Teifi Valley Railway Tourist Guide. Post-1986.
Acc.No: 3141 Date of material: 20th century Extent: 1 box Access: open. Show catalogue(ADX/1189)
B.J. Jones of Lampeter (Ref: DB/94)
Newsletters and vouchers from B.J. Jones, a department store in Lampeter (closed down in the late 2000s)
Acc.No: 3140 Date of material: 2001-2005 Extent: Access: Open Show catalogue(DB/94)
Agoriad Canolfan Alun R. Edwards opening (Ref: CSC/DECS/RO/25)
Material relating to the official opening on 13 September 2012 of the new Archive and Library in Aberystwyth's old Town Hall (renamed Canolfan Alun R. Edwards)
1. Programme of the opening ceremony, to be conducted by Huw Lewis, Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage
2. Booklet about the conversion of the building into the library and archive, prepared by DHPW.
Acc.No: 3139 Date of material: 2012 Extent: Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Bronant school, further records (Ref: CSC/ED/19; BRN/4)
Further records of Bronant School, incl. a logbook and photographs
Acc.No: 3138 Date of material: Extent: Access: Not yet in the catalogue
Aberystwyth RDC plans (Ref: ABR)
Plans for an Aged Persons' Residence in Bow Street, prepared for Aberystwyth RDC
Acc.No: 3137 Date of material: 1965 Extent: Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Records of St. Michael and All Angels Church, Tremain (now closed) (Ref: CPR/TMN)
Records of St. Michael and All Angels Church, Tremain (now closed)
- Minute book, Easter Vestry meetings
- Book of minutes of PCC meetings
- Correspondence with architect and receipts for works carried out
- Various other paperwork incl. photographs.
Acc.No: 3136 Date of material: Extent: 1 box Access: Open? Not yet in the catalogue
Y Parchedig Carys Ann, B.A. (Ref: ANC/69)
Llyfryn: Gwahoddiad i Gyfarfod Dathlu Chwarter Canrif Gweinidogaeth Y Parchedig Carys Ann, B.A. 17 Mawrth 2012, Capel Glynarthen (annibynnol)
Acc.No: 3135 Date of material: 2012 Extent: 1 eitem Access: Agored Show catalogue(ANC/69)
Slides of Aberystwyth Carnival (Ref: ADX/1362)
13 colour slide transparencies of Aberystwyth Carnival (110 format but in standard frames)
Acc.No: 3134 Date of material: Probably 1976 Extent: 13 items Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1362)
Photographs of Ystumtuen (Ref: ADX/1361)
Six early 20th century photographs of Ystumtuen
1. 'Aunty Annie and Norah, c. 1926-7; Bwlchgwyn to right' against background of village and mine workings incl. headframe
2. View of Penrhiw Farm, Ystumtuen ('through village then left')
3. Old mine, Bwlchgwyn with 'family house in background'
4. Woman with perambulator on a country footpath. Inscribed 'Near Ystumtuen (Road down to Rheidol Valley?)'. 1920s
5. View of Ystumtuen 'Bwlchgwyn off to left'
6. View of Ystumtuen
Acc.No: 3133 Date of material: c. 1920s Extent: 6 items Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1361)
Coybal, Llanllwchaiarn (Ref: ADX/1360)
Deeds and other material relating to Coybal, Llanllwchaiarn and families associated with it.
Acc.No: 3132 Date of material: Extent: Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1360)
Morgan and Morgan Jones family, Alltyblaca and Talybont (Ref: ADX/1352)
Further records relating to the families
Acc.No: 3131 Date of material: Extent: Access: Not yet in the catalogue
Photographs (Ref: ADX/1352)
Colour photographs (with captions) of people, locations and documents.
Acc.No: 3130 Date of material: Extent: Access: Not yet in the catalogue
Llyfr Coffad - Book of Remembrance (Ref: CDC/SE/28)
Large leather-bound volume: Llyfr Coffad - Book of Remembrance: 'herein are recorded the names of the men and women of Welsh birth and parentage together with others who gave their lives in the war of 1939-1945'
Also index of regiments etc. represented in the book and a commemorative poem.
Acc.No: 3129 Date of material: 1958 Extent: 1 vol & 1 typescript Access: Open Show catalogue(CDC/SE/28)
Police General War Instructions (Ref: MUS/200)
Folder containing Police General War Instructions (WWII period) issued to Devil's Bridge police station. Index contains 459 topics (e.g. The Wearing of uniform; Air Raid Warnings; Removal of Direction Signs; Unexploded Bombs; Control of Photography; Pigeons; Irish Refugees; Aliens; Juvenile Evacuees; Dawn Patrols; Balloon Devices; Prisoners of War and Internees etc. etc.); directives relating to these are included in the folder but appear to be arranged chronologically, not always by topic.
Acc.No: 3128 Date of material: 1940-1945 Extent: 1 file Access: Open Show catalogue(MUS/200)
J. Miall Jones, Chemist, Aberystwyth (Ref: MUS/82)
Records of J. Miall Jones, Chemist, Aberystwyth.
Acc.No: 3127 Date of material: Extent: Access: Not yet in the catalogue
Ceredigion Council Jobs Evaluation (Ref: CSC/CE/HR/1)
Printed documents relating to Ceredigion Council's Jobs Evaluation exercise (commenced 2005; completed 2012).
- booklets explaining various aspects of the process and implications of decisions reached
- Unison trade union material relating to the processes and decisions
Acc.No: 3126 Date of material: 2012 Extent: Access: Open Show catalogue(CSC/CE/HR/1)
Aberystwyth Anti Poll Tax campaign (Ref: DSO/136)
Records of Aberystwyth Anti Poll Tax Campaign.
Poll Tax was a popular name given to an unpopular tax (officially known as the Community Charge) introduced in the 1980s by Margaret Thatcher's Conservative government. Following a vigorous campaign of opposition and civil disobedience (as well as a series of riots) the measure was replaced by the Council Tax.
Acc.No: 3125 Date of material: Extent: Access: Not yet in the catalogue
Llanbadarn Fawr and Vaenor Upper Joint Burial Board records (Ref: Llanbadarn Fawr PC & CC)
Further records of Llanbadarn Fawr and Vaenor Joint Burial Board
1. Minute Book 1931-2001
2. Minute Book 2001-2003
Acc.No: 3124 Date of material: 1931-2003 Extent: 2 vols Access: Not yet in the catalogue
The Social and Economic Structure of North Ceredigion in 1891 (Ref: ADX/1359)
Peter G. Williams' M. Phil. thesis entitled 'The Social and Economic Structure of North Ceredigion in 1891'
Some research for the thesis was carried out in Ceredigion Archives.
Acc.No: 3123 Date of material: 2011 Extent: 1 vol Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1359)
Maritime documents relating to Capt. D. Davies, Neuaddwen, Aberporth (Ref: ADX/1358)
Maritime documents relating to Capt. D. Davies, Neuaddwen, Aberporth and others, probably of the same family.
Acc.No: 3122 Date of material: 1862-1913 approx. Extent: Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1358)
Aberystwyth War Memorial Eisteddfod Colofn-Goffa Aberystwyth (Ref: ADX/1357)
Programme / Rhaglen: Aberystwyth War Memorial Eisteddfod / Eisteddfod Colofn-Goffa Aberystwyth, 27 June / Mehefin 1923
Acc.No: 3121 Date of material: 1923 Extent: 1 item Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1357)
Recollections of Ruth Mynachlog (Ref: ADX/941/addl)
Book: Recollections by Ruth Mynachlog [Ruth Jones of Brynsilio, Synod Inn, Ceredigion]. English version of Atgofion Ruth Mynachlog, translated by Sue Passmore .
Acc.No: 3120 Date of material: 2005 Extent: 1 item Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Frederick Granville's prayer book (Ref: ADX/1356)
Prayer book ('The Divine Liturgy and Daily Sacrifice: A Manual of Devotions for the Sacrament of the Altar' ed. by the Rev. Orby Shipley. London 1866) belonging to Frederick Granville and presented to him by his sister, M. Paulet.
Granville recorded the death of his wife, Cecilia Anne, in 1877 aged 34. A photograph of a woman glued to the opposite page is most likely that of her. A loose photograph of a man may be that of Granville himself. A newspaper report (from which it appears that the Granvilles lived at Gwynfryn Hall) of the funeral at the Llangynfelyn cemetery is also pasted into the book, as are several letters of condolence.
Granville's prayers (for strength after his bereavement, and others) are also inscribed in the book.
Also copy letter from the depositor with some additional information on the Granvilles.
Acc.No: 3119 Date of material: Extent: Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1356)
Cofgolofn Gwroniaid Penrhyncoch (Trefeurig) War Memorial (Ref: Trefeurig PC & CC)
1. Cofgolofn Gwroniaid Penrhyncoch: Rhaglen y Dadorchuddio / Unveiling Programme
11 Tachwedd 1923 / 11 November 1923
2. Gwasanaeth Dadorchuddo Tabled Ychwanegol i Gofio'r Gwroniaid a Gollwyd yn yr Ail Ryfel Byd 1939-1945 / Unveiling service for an additional plaque to commemorate the WWII fallen.
19 Mehefin 1966 / 19 June 1966
3. Cofgolofn Gwroniaid / War Memorial: Trefn gwasanaeth / Order of service.
Dim dyddiad / no date
Acc.No: 3118 Date of material: Extent: 3 eitem Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
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