Recent Acquisitions
New documents are always arriving at the archives, and we're very pleased about that! If you have a document or collection you would like to deposit please contact us.
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/327-335)
Various items transferred from Ceredigion Museum
Acc.No: 3268 Date of material: Extent: Access: Open Show catalogue(MUS/335)
Correspondence on family history (Ref: ADX/1418)
Mydrim L. Timothy's correspondence with an American relative concerning their family history.
Acc.No: 3267 Date of material: 1950s Extent: 1 box Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1418)
School magazines (Ref: MUS/254)
Aberystwyth and Cardigan County Schools magazines
Acc.No: 3266 Date of material: Extent: Access: Open Show catalogue(MUS/254)
Achau o Lanfihangel y Creuddyn a Llangeitho (Ref: ADX/1417)
Achau o Lanfihangel y Creuddyn a Llangeitho efo cysylltiadau a'r UDA
Acc.No: 3265 Date of material: Extent: Access: Show catalogue(ADX/1417)
Blaenffynnon, Horeb (Ref: ADX/1416)
Invoices and receipts connected with Blaenffynnon, Horeb. Also postcard and birthday card relating to same.
Acc.No: 3264 Date of material: 1902-1941 Extent: 11 items Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Trip Ysgol Sul Goginan (Ref: ADX/1415)
Llun: Trip Ysgol Sul Goginan.
Original and photocopy, with identifications.
Acc.No: 3263 Date of material: c. 1921 Extent: Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1415)
Records of Ceredigion branches of the Women's Institute (Ref: D/WI)
Records of Ceredigion WIs:
Executive Committee
Felinfach
Waunfawr
Penparcau WI: Minutes and committee minutes.
Llanafan
Lampeter
Penrhyncoch
Pontrhydfendigaid
Llangybi
Llangeitho
Llanrhystud
Aberaeron
Llanilar
Swyddffynnon
Acc.No: 3262 Date of material: approx. 1920s-2006 Extent: Access: To be discussed Show catalogue(D/WI/PNP)
Gwesty Cymru (Ref: DB/97)
Publicity material, leaflets etc. from Gwesty Cymru, a boutique hotel and restaurant in Aberystwyth.
1. Bwydlen Nadolig / Christmas Menu 2013
2. Bill for a Christmas meal for 7. 12 December 2013
3. Tariff o/from Mawrth/March 2013
4. Business card
Acc.No: 3261 Date of material: 2013 Extent: 4 items Access: Agored/open Show catalogue(DB/97)
Newyddion Plascrug (Ref: CSC/ED/25)
Newyddion Plascrug 'gan ddisgyblion Plascrug i ddisgyblion Plascrug' - the newspaper for the pupils of Plascrug primary school, Aberystwyth.
1. October 2012
2. December 2012
3. June 2013
4. December 2013
Acc.No: 3260 Date of material: 2012 onwards Extent: accruing? Access: Agored/open Show catalogue(CSC/ED/25)
Ysgol Syr John Rhys School, Ponterwyd (Ref: ADX/1414)
Llyfr/Book: Dathliad 60 mlynedd Ysgol Syr John Rhys, Ponterwyd 1953-2013 [Celebration of 60 years of Sir John Rhys School, Ponterwyd]
Acc.No: 3259 Date of material: 2013 Extent: 1vol. Access: Agored/Open Show catalogue(ADX/1414)
'The Emporium' & Brooklyn, Talybont (Ref: ADX/1352/addl)
Copy of the 1st indenture transferring property that became 'The Emporium' & Brooklyn, Talybont out of the Gogerddan estate in 1846.
See also Acc. 3114.
Acc.No: 3258 Date of material: 2014 Extent: 1 CD-ROM Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Effemera / ephemera (Ref: ADX/1413)
1. Cerdyn am Farch Gwedd oedd yn sefyll yn Falcondale / Card advertising a Shire stallion 'Welsh County President' at stud at Falcondale, 1909
2. Llungopi/Photocopy: Poster o Dreialon Cwn Defaid Banc-y-darren / Poster of Sheep Dog Trials at Banc-y-darren, c. 1970s?
Acc.No: 3257 Date of material: 1909 and 1970s Extent: 2 eitem/items Access: Agored/Open Show catalogue(ADX/1413)
Football and athletics in Aberystwyth (Ref: DSO/146)
Records and newspaper cuttings relating to Aberystwyth Football Club and Aberystwyth Athletics Club
Acc.No: 3256 Date of material: Extent: 4 boxes Access: To be determined Not yet in the catalogue
Derry Ormond (Ref: ADX/1412)
Postcard depicting Derry Ormond mansion. Sent to Mrs. Thomas, Ilsington House, Dorchester, 'With all good wishes for Xmas 1908 from us all' on 27 December 1907.
Photograph by D. J. Davies, The Studio, Lampeter.
Acc.No: 3255 Date of material: 1907 Extent: 1 item Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1412)
Cookery books and other publications (Ref: ADX/1381 addl.)
Old cookery books and pamphlets, and publications and ephemera on other subjects (mostly relating to housekeeping, economical living etc.)
Acc.No: 3254 Date of material: Early-mid 20th century Extent: Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Ysgol Llanfihangel y Creuddyn School (Ref: ADX/1411)
Llyfr/Book: Ysgol Llanfihangel y Creuddyn ers 1838: Dathlu 175 Mlynedd / Celebrating 175 years
Acc.No: 3253 Date of material: 2013 Extent: 1 vol. Access: Agored/Open Show catalogue(ADX/1411)
Various items from the Museum (Ref: MUS)
Several small collections transferred from Ceredigion Museum
Acc.No: 3252 Date of material: Extent: Access: Open Show catalogue(MUS/340)
Deeds and documents relating to Llanarth (Ref: ADX/1410)
Deeds and documents relating to properties in the parish Llanarth, mostly Ysgubor Wen (formerly known as Ysgubor Garfriw) and Spite.
1 Bond against claim of dower and for peacable enjoyment of lands in Llanarth [Tythyn or Tye Scybor, Garfriw and Spite]. Lewis Lewis of Newcastle Emly, gent. to John Evan John of Crygyfeilog, p. Llanerchaeron, gent.
June 1783
2. Lease of Tythyn or Tyr Scybor Garfriw. Lewis Lewis Gent. to John Evan John gent.
24 June 1783
3. Release of lands. Lewis Lewis gent. and Mary his wife to John Evan John gent. Counterpart to [2]
25 June 1783
4. Copy will and probate of David Daniel of the parish of Llanarth gent. Bequeaths properties and land incl. Ysguborwen, Mydroilyn Mill, part of Spite.
Will made 24 September 1808. Probate granted 9 October 1812.
5. Mortgage by Lease and Release of Tythyn or Tyr Scybor Garfriw and Spite. James Davies of Glandyffryn and David Davies of Tyhen to The Revd. David Evans of Lone, all p. Llanarth.
7 April 1831
6. Lease of Possession of Ysguborwen, p. Llanarth. Revd. David Evans to James Davies and David Davies farmers.
10 May 1838
7. Reconveyance of Ysguborwen, p. Llanarth. Revd. David Evans to James Davies and David Davies, farmers. Counterpart to [6].
11 May 1838
8. Lease of Ysguborwen (formerly known as Ysgubor gafriw). James Davies of Glandyffryn and David Davies of Tyhen (both p. Llanarth) to William Davies of Crygywheel, p. Llanwenog.
9 December 1841
9. Mortgage in fee of Scyborwen and Spite, p. Llanarth. James Davies of Glandyffryn and David Davies of Llanarth to William Davies of Crugywheel, p. Llanwenog. Counterpart to [8]
10 December 1841
10. Reassignment of a mortgage debt secured on Scyborwen and Spite. Herbert Davies of Crugywheel, p. Llanwenog and Mary his wife to Thomas Davies of Cefenrhyddlanucha and David Davies of Gwarbyscynwydd, both in same p. of Llanwenog.
29 November 1848
11. Copy will and probate of James Davies of Tyhen. Bequeaths Ysgubor Wen.
Will made 13 September 1862. Testator died 21 September 1863. Will proved 9 May 1864.
12. Copy will and probate of Eliza Davies. Bequeaths Plas Mydroilyn, Cae Main and Cae Penlon Spite. Will made 7 March 1898. Testatrix died 14 May 1900. Will proved 11 June 1900.
13. Bundle of family history research mostly relating to the Edwards family of Pantyrhew, p. Llanddewi Brefi.
Acc.No: 3251 Date of material: 1783-1900 Extent: 13 items Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1410)
Aberystwyth: Understanding Urban Character (Ref: ADX/1409)
Spiral-bound book. Aberystwyth: Understanding Urban Character. Published by Cadw in collaboration with other agencies.
Acc.No: 3250 Date of material: 2013 Extent: 1 vol Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1409)
Electoral Register for 2013 (Ref: ER/2013)
Full Electoral Register for 2013.
NB. To be consulted under supervision only.
Also the edited version - available to the public.
Acc.No: 3249 Date of material: Extent: Access: Restricted (see guidance) Not yet in the catalogue
Ponterwyd bridge (Ref: ADX/1408)
Photograph depicting work on testing the newly-strengthened Ponterwyd Bridge, with two traction engines on the bridge, a number of men on scaffolding under it, and others looking on. The contractor was J.L. Griffiths and the test took place on 16 June 1927.
Acc.No: 3248 Date of material: 1927 Extent: 1 item Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1408)
Half Moon Snack Bar (Ref: DB/70/2)
Postcard depicting the interior of Half Moon Snack Bar, 21 Great Darkgate Street, Aberystwyth.
Acc.No: 3247 Date of material: Mid-20th c. Extent: 1 item Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Tregaron Pony Trekking (Ref: DSO/145)
Records of Tregaron Pony Trekking Association
Acc.No: 3246 Date of material: 1964-1996 Extent: Access: Not yet in the catalogue
Ceulanamaesmawr Parish and Community Council (Ref: Ceulanamaesmawr PC & CC)
Records of Ceulanamaesmawr Parish and Community Council
Acc.No: 3245 Date of material: Extent: Access: Show catalogue(Ceulan a Maesmawr PC & CC)
Parry family tree additions (Ref: ADX/766 addl.)
Supplement to the Parry family tree (ADX/766) by another family member, showing his descent from Rees Morgan Parry (1676-1759)
Acc.No: 3244 Date of material: 2013 Extent: Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
School photographs, Aberporth (Ref: ADX/1407)
Six b/w photographs of pupils and staff at Aberporth Primary School, 1928-1934.
Acc.No: 3243 Date of material: 1928-1934 Extent: 6 items Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Llancynfelyn Parish and Community Council records (Ref: Llancynfelyn PC & CC)
Minute books of Llancynfelyn PC & CC
1. 1894-1946
2. 1946-1908
3. 1980-1989
Acc.No: 3242 Date of material: 1894-1989 Extent: 3 vols. Access: Not yet in the catalogue
Photographs (Ref: ADX/1406)
1. The lifeboat John & Naomi Beattie beached on Aberystwyth beach. Alexandra Hall in background. Photo by A.J. Lewis, Aberystwyth. ?1909
2. Photographs depicting Aberystwyth in the aftermath of the great storm of January 1938
2.1. Storm damage, Marine Terrace
2.2. Storm damage, Marine Terrace close-up. Photo by A.J. Lewis of Aberystwyth
2.3. Clearing up after the storm, Marine Terrace.
2.4. Cottage on Tanybwlch beach which was wrecked by the storm. The inhabitants, Mrs. Linnett and her two daughters, were trapped in the house but escaped unhurt. Photo by A.J. Lewis of Aberystwyth.
2.5. Another view of same. Photo by Pickford of Aberystwyth
3. Photograph of old houses in Trefechan (now demolished). No date.
4. Photographs of the visit to Aberystwyth by the Duchess of Kent. Both photos by Pickford of Aberystwyth. 1951.
4.1. The Duchess reviewing the lifeboat crew
4.2. The Duchess reviewing the St. John's Ambulance crew
Acc.No: 3241 Date of material: 1909-1951 Extent: 9 items Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Police notebook (Ref: ADX/1405)
Police notebook of Phillip Davies, PC no. 17 at Pontrhydfendigaid Police Station.
An early daily record of the duties of a PC which also includes in the rear some General Orders from the Chief Constable. The diary contains details of beats patrolled, mine accidents, a ceffyl pren and a case of bestiality amongst others. Loose leaves include a record of the author
Acc.No: 3240 Date of material: 1857-1860 approx. Extent: 1 item Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Teulu Tibbott a Melin Pontolwen (Ref: ADX/1404)
Dogfennau teuluol / family documents - W.E. Tibbott, Tottenham House, Eastgate, Aberystwyth
Dogfennau / documents relating to Melin Pontolwen
Ffotograffau cysylltiedig / related photographs
Nodiadau yr adneuwr / depositor's notes
Acc.No: 3239 Date of material: Extent: Access: Agored Not yet in the catalogue
Watkin Evan Jones (Ref: ADX/1403)
1. Book: Watkin Evan Jones - His Seafaring Days, by Barbara Jones
2. Colour photocopy: Apprenticeship indenture between Watkin Evan Jones and Robert Rees Thomas, Captain of the ship Milverton. Original dated 29 April 1914.
Acc.No: 3238 Date of material: Extent: 2 items Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Railway ephemera (Ref: ADX/1402)
Photographs and ephemera relating to railways and the Great Western Railway in particular.
Acc.No: 3237 Date of material: Extent: Access: Open Show catalogue(ADX/1402)
Estate sale poster (Ref: ADX/1401)
Poster advertising a sale of freehold property to take place at the Talbot Inn, Aberystwyth on 13 September 1820. Properties sold were: two houses in Bridge Street, Aberystwyth; Lime kiln, yard and store, Trefechan; Smithy, store and weighing machine; four storehouses; Dolgamlyn, p. Llanbadarn Fawr; Llwyn-Merch-Gwilim; Pen-y-graig, p. Llanychaiarn; Dole, p. Llanbadarn Fawr.
Acc.No: 3236 Date of material: 1820 Extent: 1 item Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Bazaar programme (Ref: ADX/1400)
Souvenir and programme of the Bazaar to be held at Tabernacle Calvinistic Methodist Church in Aberystwyth on 11-13 October 1905. Contains lists of committee members and bazaar sponsors (some with portraits), guide to stalls, and a number of trade advertisements
Acc.No: 3235 Date of material: 1905 Extent: 1 item Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Padarn Dairy, Llanbadarn (Ref: ADX/1399)
Records of Padarn Dairy, Llanbadarn and some other items.
1. Ledger recording herd management
1934-1954
2. Accounts ledger
1939-1940
3. Small framed photograph depicting a man and a woman, possibly members of the Padarn Dairy family.
Late 19th-early 20th c.
4. Book: Spelling and Dictation Class Book. Owner's inscription: Elizabeth Ann Roberts, Idris House School, 58 Marine Terrace Aberystwyth
1896
5. Book: Grammar and Analysis of English Language. Two (successive?) owner's inscriptions: 'Katie Morgan, Idris House, Baker St., Aberystwyth. May 12 1893' and another as in 4.
6. Book: Brief History of England. Owner's inscription as in 4.
1896
7. Book: Gill's Oxford and Cambridge Geography. Owner's inscription as in 4.
Acc.No: 3234 Date of material: Extent: 7 items Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Dihewyd Tithe Map and Schedule (Ref: TM Dihewyd)
Dihewyd Tithe Map and Schedule
Acc.No: 3233 Date of material: Extent: Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Clothing coupons book (Ref: ADX/1398)
Book of wartime clothing coupons belonging to the donor's aunt, Glesni Boyer nee Thomas (1923-2006), who was born at Trewynt Farm, Ystrad Aeron but worked in Shrewsbury during the war. Contains a number of unused coupons.
Acc.No: 3232 Date of material: 1943-44 Extent: 1 item Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Anthrax Order of 1938 forms (Ref: CDC/HE)
Diseases of Animals Acts: Anthrax Order of 1938. Two books; some forms have been filled.
1. Book of forms headed 'Notice Declaring and Defining Infected Place'.
2. Book of forms headed 'Withdrawal of Notice Defining Infected Place'.
Acc.No: 3231 Date of material: 1938 Extent: 2 items Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Caerwedros WI (Ref: D/WI/CAW)
Records of the Caerwedros Women's Institute. This branch no longer operates.
Acc.No: 3230 Date of material: 1918-2002 Extent: 11 items Access: Open (some possible DP restrictions) Show catalogue(D/WI/CAW)
Llanilar WI (Ref: D/WI/LIR)
Records of Llanilar Women's Institute
Acc.No: 3229 Date of material: Extent: Access: Some possible DP restrictions Show catalogue(D/WI/LIR)
Welsh Gazette (Ref: WG)
Various editions of the Welsh Gazette, some in poor condition.
Incorporated into the main run of the paper.
Acc.No: 3228 Date of material: 1940s-1950s Extent: Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Ysgol Cross Inn School (Ref: DYC/ED/12 addl.; DSO/144)
Casgliad o luniau, placiau a dogfennau sy'n ymwneud ag Ysgol Cross Inn. Hefyd cofnodion Cymdeithas Rhieni ac Athrawon.
Collection of photographs, plaques and other documents from Cross Inn School. Also records of the Parents Teachers Association.
Acc.No: 3227 Date of material: Extent: Access: To be determined Not yet in the catalogue
Y Ddolen / The Link (Ref: DYC/ED/18/2)
Y Ddolen / The Link - Aberaeron School magazine, 1995 issue
Acc.No: 3226 Date of material: 1995 Extent: 1 item Access: Open Show catalogue(DYC/ED/18)
Inns of Aberaeron (Ref: ADX/1397)
'The Ins and Outs of the Inns of Aberayron' compiled by Mair Lloyd Evans and Mair Harrison
Acc.No: 3225 Date of material: 2013 Extent: 1 item Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Victorian photographs (Ref: ADX/1396)
Set of family photographs, mostly Victorian/Edwardian. Some individuals are identified on reverse but context is lacking. Many photographs were taken in studios in Cardiganshire and others in South Wales - Carmarthen, Swansea, Aberavon, Aberdare et al. - but some are from other locations, incl. Milwaukee.
Acc.No: 3224 Date of material: Extent: Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Popular Diary for 1940 (Ref: ADX/1395)
'Charles Letts's Popular Diary for 1940', (day to a page), used by its owner to keep a daily diary of weather and events. Writer is not known but could possibly be identified from clues in the text.
Acc.No: 3223 Date of material: 1940 Extent: 1 item Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Oral history project: interviews and metadata (Ref: DYC/CS/6)
Material relating to oral history recording project conducted by Dyfed Cultural Services Dept. with funding from the Manpower Services Commission. Contains lists of tapes recorded (but no tapes), consent forms, instructions/ terms and other miscellaneous material, as well as transcripts of interviews about working on the railways in Cardiganshire.
Acc.No: 3222 Date of material: Extent: Access: Not yet in the catalogue
Penparcau School canteen menus (Ref: PNP/X/1)
Five books containing menus of food served in Penparcau School canteen.
PNP/X/1/1. 1952-1954
PNP/X/1/2. 1955-1956
PNP/X/1/3. 1957-1960
PNP/X/1/4. 1960-1962
PNP/X/1/5. 1962-1964
Acc.No: 3221 Date of material: 1952-1964 Extent: 5 vols Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Caerwedros WI (Ref: D/WI/CAW)
Records of Caerwedros branch of Women's Institute (now defunct)
Acc.No: 3220 Date of material: 1918-2012 Extent: 1 box Access: Open Not yet in the catalogue
Primary education in Ceredigion / Addysg cynradd yng Ngheredigion (Ref: ADX/1394)
Research by Griffith George Davies (former deputy Director of Education, Cards. CC, and later headmaster of Aberaeron County School) towards a PhD relating to primary education provision in the county.
Dogfennau ymchwil yn barod i wneud PhD gan Griffith George Davies (diprwy gyfarwyddwr addysg i Geredigion cyn mynd yn brifathro yn ysgol eilradd Aberaeron). Bu'n ymchwilio i lyfrau log ysgolion cynradd, yn enwedig Ysgol Llannarth.
Acc.No: 3219 Date of material: Extent: 1 bocs/box Access: Agored/open Not yet in the catalogue
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