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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The Anglesey Antiquarian Society lecture schedule for 2026-27 is now out. Mae amserlen darlithoedd Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn ar gyfer 2026-27 bellach allan. www.hanesmon.org.uk/aaswp/meetin...

Meetings 2026-2027
All meetings are held at Oriel Môn (Rhosmeirch, Llangefni, LL77 7TQ). Talks begin at 7pm and are on Fridays unless noted otherwise.

Our meetings are mainly for members, but others are welcome and are encouraged to make a donation or join the Society.

Date Speaker Title
18 September 2026 Dr Lowri Ann Rees ‘Justly styled one of the wonders of the world’: 19th-century elite travellers and perceptions of the Menai Bridge.’
16 October 2026 Prof Catherine Duigan Stori ni, ár scéal, the story of us in the Irish Free State Census 1926.
20 November 2026 Rob Crossley ‘Mammoths, Red Deer, Aurochs and Oak Forests’ – The Mesolithic Environment of Anglesey.
15 January 2027 Beth Jones Pêl-droed Gogledd Cymru: Hanes a Hunaniaeth Gweledol / North Wales Football: History and Visual Identity
19 February 2027 Yr Athro Jason Walford Davies ‘R.S., Celf Gymreig, a’r ‘Meistr Olaf”: Erthygl Gymraeg goll gan R.S. Thomas.
19 March 2027 Dr Alec Moore Fishistory – herrings and Anglesey.
16 April 2027 TBA ‘Tre’r Ddol: The story of a house and a family.’
21 May 2027 Dr Sylvia Pinches ‘Dirwest: The Temperance Movement on Anglesey’

Cyfarfodydd 2026-2027
Cynhelir pob cyfarfod yn Oriel Môn (Rhosmeirch, Llangefni, LL77 7TQ). Mae’r sgyrsiau’n dechrau am 7pm ac yn cael eu cynnal ar nos Wener oni nodir yn wahanol.

Mae’r cyfarfodydd yn bennaf ar gyfer Aelodau, ond bydd croeso i eraill gan eu hannog i wneud cyfraniad neu i ymuno â’r Gymdeithas.

Dyddiad Siaradwr Teitl
18 Medi 2026 Dr Lowri Ann Rees ‘Justly styled one of the wonders of the world’: 19th-century elite travellers and perceptions of the Menai Bridge.’
16 Hydref 2026 Yr Athro Catherine Duigan Stori ni, ár scéal, the story of us in the Irish Free State Census 1926.
20 Tachwedd 2026 Rob Crossley ‘Mammoths, Red Deer, Aurochs and Oak Forests’ – The Mesolithic Environment of Anglesey.
15 Ionawr 2027 Beth Jones Pêl-droed Gogledd Cymru: Hanes a Hunaniaeth Gweledol / North Wales Football: History and Visual Identity
19 Chwefror 2027 Yr Athro Jason Walford Davies ‘R.S., Celf Gymreig, a’r ‘Meistr Olaf”: Erthygl Gymraeg goll gan R.S. Thomas.
19 Mawrth 2027 Dr Alec Moore Fishistory – herrings and Anglesey.
16 Ebrill 2027 TBA ‘Tre’r Ddol: The story of a house and a family.’
21 Mai 2027 Dr Sylvia Pinches ‘Dirwest: The Temperance Movement on Anglesey’

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Another great excursion yesterday, visiting St Mary's Church in Bodewryd, as well as the dovecot near Plas Bodewryd and an archaeological dig. Find out how to join us in the exploration at www.hanesmon.org.uk/membership/

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

We had an excellent first excursion of the year yesterday to Parys Mountain, exploring the history and geology with GeoMôn and Amlwch Industrial Heritage Trust. Find out how to join us in the exploration at www.hanesmon.org.uk/membership/

Anglesey Antiquarians visiting Parys Mountain

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Catherine Duigan @cduigan.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Presumably there is a collective noun for Bronze Age stone hammers in a cardboard box? #nest - great afternoon @antiquariansmon.bsky.social & #GeoMôn at #ParysMountain #Anglesey #geology #archaeology #YnysMôn #Wales #UNESCO

Rounded stones on fabric in cardboard box.

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

We've just dropped off more copies of our books at Oriel Môn, Llangefni, for sale in their shop. Stop by and pick up a copy of your favourite today! You can also order online at www.hanesmon.org.uk/aaswp/studie...

Covers of books published by the Anglesey Antiquarian Society

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Our committee had an envelope-stuffing session recently, getting the AGM papers, newsletter and 2025 Transactions ready to send. They should be dropping through members' letterboxes soon!

AAS committee members preparing the AGM mailing

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

We enjoyed a fascinating talk last night by Prof Sara Elin Roberts on her experiences working with medieval Welsh manuscripts.

Prof Sara Elin Roberts giving a talk on Welsh medieval manuscripts

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

We had an excellent talk last night from Gareth Huws, entitled "Anglesey's Ireland - When Down and Louth came to Llanedwen", about the estate owned by the Marquess of Anglesey in Ireland. Check out our website for membership info and future talks: www.hanesmon.org.uk/aaswp/member...

Photo of Gareth Huws giving a talk entitled Anglesey's Ireland - When Down and Louth came to Llanedwen

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

We had a fascinating talk tonight from @profdanhicks.bsky.social on Augustus Pitt-Rivers, ethnologist, archaeologist and founder of the @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social, including his connections to Anglesey. Check out our website for membership info and future talks www.hanesmon.org.uk/aaswp/member...

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Dr Marc Collinson @marccollinson.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

The Menai Suspension Bridge will celebrate its bicentenary in 2026. To help with celebrations, please consider supporting the #TelfordCentre, a small museum in Menai Bridge promoting the bridge's unique story @archpbu.bsky.social @bangorhistory.bsky.social: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/200th-anni...

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200th Anniversary of the Menai Suspension Bridge

Raising funds for our museum & building to improve access, displays & facilities during the 200th anniversary of the Menai Suspension Bridge

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

We had an excellent excursion over the weekend, visiting 3 churches on Anglesey owned by the charity friendlesschurches.bsky.social‬, in the company of their director Rachel Morley. We saw Bodwrog, Llanbeulan and Tal-y-Llyn. To join the Society go to: www.hanesmon.org.uk/aaswp/membership

Rachel Morley looks on as Andrew Davidson talks about the history of St Twrog’s church

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Ian Taylor @wellhopper.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

At the beautiful St Peulan's church Llanbeulan this afternoon with @friendlesschurches.bsky.social and @angleseyhistory.bsky.social

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Friends of Friendless Churches @friendlesschurches.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

“It was a hot sunny day, the sky was intensely blue, and there were wonderful views of the Anglesey landscape and the mountains of Eryri and Llyn. The hedges were a mass of hawthorn blossom, and the churchyard was full of bluebells and campion.”

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

We held our AGM last night, followed by a excellent and amusing talk by Arwyn Owen, 'Anglesey's Hidden Prehistory', about his PhD work tracking down previously unknown prehistoric sites. Would you like to join the society? Details at www.hanesmon.org.uk/aaswp/member...

Arwyn Owen giving a talk 'Anglesey's Hidden Prehistory'

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

The officers and committee members of the AAS gathered yesterday to celebrate Frances Lynch Llewelyn MBE, who is stepping down as our chair after 13 years. She first joined the society in 1964 and has been at the centre of our activities ever since. She will still be very much involved, though!

Group photograph of the Anglesey Antiquarian Society committee

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Catherine Duigan @cduigan.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Irish in Wales - We are still here. For @irishinbritain.bsky.social @irishinstitute.bsky.social - report on recent @antiquariansmon.bsky.social Day School

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Catherine Duigan @cduigan.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Amazing to think that historic Irish #cattle trade may be having #nature #conservation benefits on Anglesey today! Article from the recent @antiquariansmon.bsky.social Day School exploring #Ireland #Anglesey connections by James Robertson. #IrelandWales #envhist nation.cymru/feature/lett...

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Letter from Anglesey

James Robertson The green fields I call home stand out from their neighbours precisely because they are not green. Their many shades of winter yellows and browns hide hollows and pools, snipe-wet corn...

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Fiona McLees @mclees-fiona.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

A 3-minute clip of the Irish Mail Boat docking at Holyhead in 1898. Both my grandmother & then my mother were sent from Dublin to boarding school in England, travelling alone by boat and rail - my granny mentioned once the delight of seeing the welcoming lights at port at the end of a crossing

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Watch Holyhead Mail Boat 1898 - BFI Player

Captivating early film by the pioneer of Welsh cinema.

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Paul O'Leary @paulaber.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

It was a pleasure to take part in this Day School, if only virtually and from some distance. Congratulations to the society for organising it. @cduigan.bsky.social

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

We were pleased to have the Consul General of Ireland in Cardiff, Denise McQuade, at our Day School, ‘Anglesey and Ireland: connections through time’, last Saturday, where she opened the proceedings.

Photo posted by Irish Consul General in Wales, Denise McQuade, with caption "I was honoured to join the Anglesey Antiquarian Society on 15 February for their 2025 Day School on ‘Anglesey and Ireland: connections through time.’ Thanks to their chair, Frances Lynch Llewellyn for inviting me to this very interesting and enjoyable event.

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

"Terfysg yn Amlwch. Y dref wedi dychryn". Bydd Dr Lowri Rees @lowriannrees.bsky.social, yn cyflwyno darlith i Gymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn nos Wener, 21ain Chwefror am 7:00 o'r gloch yn Oriel Môn a byddwn yn dysgu mwy am y cefndir i'r pennawd ac hefyd y canlyniadau.

Engraving by William Daniell, 1815, The entrance to Amlwch harbour, Anglesea

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

"Riots in Amlwch. Town in state of shock". The Anglesey Antiquarian Society's lecture, to be delivered by Dr Lowri Rees @lowriannrees.bsky.social, on Friday, 21st February at 7:00 pm at Oriel Môn Llangefni will delve deeper into this 'headline' and explain the background and the consequences.

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Catherine Duigan @cduigan.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

"The question is whether he or I shall govern #Ireland." Marquess of Anglesey on Daniel O'Connell A shared heritage - @antiquariansmon.bsky.social Day School delegates explore more #Anglesey & #Ireland connections at Plas Newydd @nationaltrust.bsky.social @angleseyhistory.bsky.social #history

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Catherine Duigan @cduigan.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

A shared heritage- Marged Haycock @gwenddolen.bsky.social @aberuni.bsky.social introduces us to Cecile O'Rahilly, red-headed Kerry woman, UCD graduate, brilliant linguist and #IrelandWales academic. #IrishInWales #language @antiquariansmon.bsky.social

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

The final talk for the Day School is Yr Athro/Professor Marged Haycock - Draw dros y don - Cecile O'Rahilly in Wales, and the scholarly connections between Ireland and Wales, 1900-1950.

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

After the Day School lunch we have Dr Dafydd Gwyn - 'An unprecedented novelty and magnitude: trade and movement across Anglesey 1816-1873'.

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Last before lunch at our Day School is Professor Emeritus Paul O'Leary, joining us pre-recorded - 'A Ballon, a Coffin and a Treaty: Anglesey and Ireland in the period of Union 1800-1922'

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

The next speaker for our Day School is Dr Mark Redknapp - 'When the Vikings set foot on Anglesey'

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Catherine Duigan @cduigan.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

A shared heritage - Jon Gower remembers #TheAsgard delivering its cargo of guns at Howth #Ireland 1914 & and in preparation Erskine Childers called in & got his #haircut in #Holyhead #Anglesey - @antiquariansmon.bsky.social celebrating #Ireland #Wales connections #IrishInWales

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

First up for our Day School is Jon Gower - The Crossroads of the Waves: Anglesey and cargoes across the Irish Sea.

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Catherine Duigan @cduigan.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

A shared heritage - Exciting day ahead exploring connections through time between #Anglesey & #Ireland @antiquariansmon.bsky.social #IrishSea #Viking #Transport #infrastructure #MenaiBridge #Academia #language #envhist #IrishinWales #IrelandWales

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

We are getting set up for our Day School, "Anglesey and Ireland: Connections Through Time". Book sales table all ready! If you aren't here today you can buy our books at www.hanesmon.org.uk/aaswp/studie...

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Anglesey History @angleseyhistory.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Spring lectures 2025 - series of 5 lectures on Wednesday evenings in the Thomas Telford Centre, Menai Bridge (opposite Waitrose), £3 entry - a warm welcome for everyone.

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Anglesey History @angleseyhistory.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

I will be giving a talk on the Windmills of Anglesey at Oriel Môn, in conjunction with their exhibition of artwork of the mills. All welcome! 29 March at 2:00pm. You can read more about the mills on my website: www.anglesey-history.co.uk/windmills/

Poster for a talk about the Anglesey Windmills by Warren Kovach, 29 March 2pm at Oriel Môn, Llangefni

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Catherine Duigan @cduigan.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

A shared heritage - delegates start to arrive from across the #IrishSea in the traditional way 🚢 for @antiquariansmon.bsky.social Day School on #Anglesey's Connections to #Ireland. @angleseyhistory.bsky.social

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Anglesey History @angleseyhistory.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Looking forward to seeing this exhibition, which opens at Oriel Môn, Llangefni, tomorrow! You can read more about the windmills of Anglesey on my website: www.anglesey-history.co.uk/windmills/

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Anglesey History @angleseyhistory.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Ancient 'treasure' found under old RAF Valley runway www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-w... The artifacts can also be seen on BBC's Digging for Britain: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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Ancient 'treasure' found under old RAF Valley runway

The Iron Age artefacts had probably been thrown into an island on an Anglesey lake for a ritual purpose

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Find out more about our upcoming Day School, "Anglesey and Ireland: Connections Through Time" with the following video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeyF... To book a place see our web site: www.hanesmon.org.uk/aaswp/day-sc... Thanks to Rose McCarthy of "Find Irish Family" for producing the video.

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150225 Anglesey Ireland: Connections Through Time

YouTube video by Find Irish Family

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Catherine Duigan @cduigan.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

"Holyhead remains a town between the land and the sea; a border town between #Wales and #Ireland; and a meeting place of its peoples." A shared heritage - #Holyhead part of the journey to Irish Independence. #IrelandWales #migration #Easter1916 #Anglesey www.irishpost.com/history/holy...

Historic postcard showing clock and two ships in Holyhead Port.

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Mae lleoedd dal ar gael! Bydd ein Hysgol Un-dydd nesaf, Môn ac Iwerddon: cysylltiadau trwy’r oesoedd, ar ddydd Sadwrn 15 Chwefror 2025. Bydd pum darlithydd yn traethu yn ystod y dydd, pob un yn canolbwyntio ar wahanol agweddau o hanes Môn a’r Iwerddon.

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Spaces are still available! Our next Day School, Anglesey and Ireland: connections through time, will be on 15 Feb. 2025. There will be five notable lecturers who are acknowledged experts on different aspects of Anglesey and Ireland’s history.

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Anglesey History @angleseyhistory.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Stopped by St Twrog's Church, Bodwrog, again to check out the progress on renovations being done for the new owners @friendlesschurches.bsky.social. Some of the pews are back in place and looking good! It will be open to the public in a few months. friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/church/st-tw...

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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 25/12/2024

An archaeological expert on Neolithic sites and rock art is shedding light on ancient sites across Wales

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Dr Toby Driver @drtobydriver.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

The unnerving, powerful Hendy Iron Age stone head, was found on a farm nr Llanfairpwllgwyngyll on Ynys Môn/Anglesey in the 1950s The smiling mouth has a drilled hole, perhaps allowing the head to 'smoke' Now brilliantly lit & displayed in Oriel Môn Gallery & Museum👌 📷 My own, 2024

Photo shows a carved stone head with an unnerving expression in a display case with reeds behind

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Catherine Duigan @cduigan.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

A shared #heritage - Completely delighted that the next Anglesey Antiquarian Society Day School will be exploring historic connections between Anglesey and Ireland #IrelandWales #history #IrishSea #politics #Vikings #language with @paulaber.bsky.social

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Hanes/ History Prifysgol Bangor University @bangorhistory.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Ymunwch â Dr Euryn Roberts, yr Athro Tony Claydon, Dr Mari Wiliam a Dr Leona Huey am flas o hanes y Nadolig yn rhad ac am ddim arlein ar 18 Rhagfyr 2024 5.00yh! / Join our lecturers for online lightning papers on the history of Christmas: 18th December, 5.00pm www.bangor.ac.uk/history-law-...

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Bydd ein Hysgol Un-dydd nesaf, Môn ac Iwerddon: cysylltiadau trwy’r oesoedd, ar ddydd Sadwrn 15 Chwefror 2025. Bydd pum darlithydd yn traethu yn ystod y dydd, pob un yn canolbwyntio ar wahanol agweddau o hanes Môn a’r Iwerddon a bydd cyfleoedd i ofyn cwestiynau ac i drafod y pynciau dan sylw.

Yysgol Un-dydd nesaf, Môn ac Iwerddon: cysylltiadau trwy’r oesoedd

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