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St Davids RNLI mark centenary of the lifeboat Gem tragedy

On Wednesday 13 October, personnel from the St Davids RNLI lifeboat station will be marking the centenary of the...

Progress made on Guildhall restoration

Finishing touches are underway as the latest chapter in the revival of Swansea’s Guildhall draws to a close. The...

Monmouth’s newly restored Shire Hall reopened by Princess Royal

Monmouth’s Shire Hall was officially reopened by the Princess Royal today (September 27th). Shire Hall, a Grade I listed...

Graham: Unique Opportunity to See Gwent Treasures

Speaking ahead of the final weekend of Heritage Open Days, the scheme organised by the Civic Trust for Wales...

Major new study on the value of the Welsh historic environment

A major new report is launched today which shows the historic environment makes a significant contribution to the Welsh...

Digging up the past

Moel y Gaer Hillfort on the Llantysilio Mountains is one of the smallest Iron Age hillforts in the area...

Open Doors Denbighshire – Ruthin

Following the success of the weekends in Denbigh and Llangollen, ‘Open Doors’ will be coming to Ruthin on 25...

New Gelligaer guidebook to be published

Following years of planning by Gelligaer & Penybryn Communities First, Gelligaer Historical Society, Gelligaer Community Council and Caerphilly County...

Timber Jills trail brings forest’s history to life

An important chapter in the history of the Dyfi forest has been brought to life after Forestry Commission Wales...

Appeal Aims to Save Pembrokeshire’s Tallest Church Tower

It’s a focal point of the community, and it greets hundreds of thousands of tourists at the gateway to...