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The official county archive for the former counties of Gwent and Monmouthshire. Open Tues-Thurs 09:30 - 16:30. What will you discover? www.gwentarchives.gov.uk

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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 1h
Paul Robeson and his wife, Eslanda, were invited as special guests to the Royal National #Eisteddfod of Wales held at Ebbw Vale in August 1958. At the Cymanfa Ganu on the 03 August, Paul Robeson was introduced to a large audience of over 9,000 people by local MP Aneurin Bevan, [...]
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 1h
Gwahoddwyd Paul Robeson, a'i wraig, Eslanda, fel gwesteion arbennig i #Eisteddfod Frenhinol Genedlaethol Cymru a gynhaliwyd yng Nglynebwy ym mis Awst 1958. Yn y Gymanfa Ganu ar 3 Awst, cyflwynwyd Paul Robeson i gynulleidfa fawr o dros 9,000 o bobl gan yr AS lleol, Aneurin Bevan, a chanodd [...]
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 21h
It’s the last day of working on our collections! We look forward to reopening to the public next week from Tuesday – why not book your visit to come and see us?
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 21h
Dyma ddiwrnod olaf y gwaith ar ein casgliadau! Edrychwn ymlaen at ailagor i'r cyhoedd yr wythnos nesaf, o ddydd Mawrth – beth am drefnu ymweliad i ddod i'n gweld?
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Whilst reviewing the descriptions and catalogue for this collection, our team is also reviewing the packaging and labelling of the collection. During this week, items have been repackaged, relabelled and weighed before being returned to our strongrooms
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Wrth adolygu'r disgrifiadau a'r catalog ar gyfer y casgliad hwn, mae ein tîm hefyd yn adolygu pecynnu a labeli’r casgliad. Yn ystod yr wythnos hon, mae eitemau wedi cael eu hail-becynnu, eu hail-labelu a'u pwyso cyn cael eu dychwelyd i'n hystafelloedd diogel.
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This impressive map was one item in the collection which needed some additional work. Here our conservator is removing some adhesive left on the map using a crepe eraser.
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Roedd y map trawiadol hwn yn un eitem yn y casgliad a oedd angen rhywfaint o waith ychwanegol. Yma, mae ein cadwraethwr yn tynnu rhywfaint o’r glud sydd ar ôl ar y map gan ddefnyddio rwber crêp.
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Hanner ffordd trwy wythnos o weithio ar ein casgliadau! Hyd yn hyn, mae ein tîm wedi bod yn adolygu’r disgrifiadau yn y casgliad sylweddol hwn i'w wneud yn fwy hygyrch a hawdd ei ddefnyddio, trwy leihau'r defnydd o eiriau llaw-fer a jargon mewnol.
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Halfway through a week of working on our collections! So far, our team have been reviewing descriptions within this substantial collection to make them more user-friendly and accessible by minimising the use of shorthand or internal jargon.
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Our Conservation team are also working hard this week repackaging items from the collection. Here’s some before and after photos! ~~~ Mae ein tîm Cadwraeth hefyd yn gweithio'n galed yr wythnos hon yn ail-becynnu eitemau yn y casgliad. Dyma rai lluniau cyn y gwaith ac ar ôl y gwaith!
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Heddiw mae’n Ddiwrnod Cenedlaethol Treftadaeth Chwaraeon ac mae gennym fideo cyffrous dros ben i'w rannu gyda chi. Mae’n tynnu sylw at gasgliad Clwb Athletau Casnewydd.
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Today is National Sporting Heritage and we have a really exciting video to share with you highlighting the Newport Athletic Club collection.
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
For this Collections Week, our team are working on the Cwmbran Development Corporation (CDC). This collection is one of our most important collections as there are only 2 New Towns in the whole of Wales! You can find out more about the collection in this handy user guide here: buff.ly/L0Fz4Wm
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Yn ystod yr Wythnos Casgliadau hon, mae ein tîm yn gweithio ar Gorfforaeth Datblygu Cwmbrân (CDC).
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This photo is a poignant item from the Newport Athletic Club collection as it shows the 16th platoon of the 8th South Wales Borderers. From September 1915, the photo shows a number of Newport Athletic Club members who enlisted and fought in World War One. #NSHD2026
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Mae'r llun hwn yn eitem deimladwy o gasgliad Clwb Athletau Casnewydd gan ei fod yn dangos 16eg platŵn 8fed Cyffinwyr De Cymru. O fis Medi 1915, mae'r ffotograff yn dangos nifer o aelodau o Glwb Athletau Casnewydd a ymrestrodd ac a ymladdodd yn y Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf #NSHD2026
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Tuesday the 6th of October 10-12pm - Talk by Lowri Jenkins, Project Archivist and a visit to Gwent Archives in Ebbw Vale. Discover more about the Monmouth Archive Project and the records available at Gwent Archives, and how to access them. Book through enquiries@gwentarchives.gov.uk
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Dydd Mawrth y 6ed o Hydref, 10-12pm. Sgwrs gan Lowri Jenkins, Archifydd Project ac ymweliad I Archifdy Gwent. Darganfyddwch mwy am Brosiect Archif Trefynwy a'r archifau fydd ar gael, a sut i gael mynediad atyn nhw. Archebwch lle fan hyn enquiries@gwentarchives.gov.uk
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We’re closed this week to the public to work on our collections. During the coming week, we will be relabelling, repackaging and updating document descriptions to make them more user-friendly and accessible. Make sure to follow us on social media to see what the team gets up to!
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Rydym ar gau i’r cyhoedd yr wythnos hon er mwyn gweithio ar ein casgliadau. Yn ystod yr wythnos nesaf, byddwn yn ail-labelu, ail-becynnu ac yn diweddaru disgrifiadau o’r dogfennau i'w gwneud yn fwy hygyrch a haws eu defnyddio. Dilynwch ni yn y cyfryngau cymdeithasol i weld beth mae’r tîm yn ei wneud
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Mae'r llythyr hwn, o gasgliad Clwb Athletau Casnewydd, yn dangos sut y gall treftadaeth chwaraeon ryngweithio a chysylltu â digwyddiadau hanesyddol pwysig.
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This letter, from the Newport Athletic Club collection, highlighting another way in which sporting heritage can interact and connect with important historical events.
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Bydd ein Hwythnos Casgliadau nesaf yn ystod yr wythnos sy'n dechrau ddydd Llun 28 Medi. Byddwn ar gau i'r cyhoedd a bydd ein staff yn mynd ati i dderbyn, catalogio ac ail becynnu ein casgliadau er mwyn eu gwneud yn fwy hygyrch i chi!
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Our next Collections Week will be the week beginning Monday 28th September. We will be closed to the public and our staff will be accessioning, cataloguing and repackaging our collections in order to make them more accessible for you!
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This item is one of the over 150 letters from Club members serving during World War One back to Newport Athletic Club.
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Mae'r eitem hon yn un o dros 150 o lythyron gan aelodau'r Clwb a fu’n gwasanaethu yn ystod y Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf, at Glwb Athletau Casnewydd.
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Mae'r llythyr hwn oddi wrth Bwyllgor Amddiffyn Cenedlaethol Casnewydd yn eitem ddiddorol gan ei bod yn gofyn i Glwb Athletau Casnewydd hyfforddi dynion a oedd wedi methu'r archwiliad corfforol gyda'r gobaith y gallai'r dynion hyn wedyn ymrestru.
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This letter from the Newport National Defence Committee is an intriguing item as it is asking Newport Athletic Club to train men who had failed the physical exam with the hope that these men could then be enlisted.
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Uchafbwynt go iawn yn yr eitemau am y Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf yw’r ohebiaeth bersonol a’r llythyrau gan aelodau'r Clwb - hyd yn oed o dramor tra roeddent yn gwasanaethu.
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A real highlight in the items on World War One are the number of personal correspondence and letters from members of the club – even from overseas whilst they were serving.
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
There are currently disruptions due to ongoing building works in the building. Please contact us ahead of visiting at enquiries@gwentarchives.gov.uk or 01495 766261 with any queries. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience during this period.
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Mae’r gwaith adeiladu sy’n mynd rhagddo ar hyn o bryd yn tarfu rhywfaint ar y mynediad i’r adeilad. Cysylltwch â ni cyn ymweld, ar enquiries@gwentarchives.gov.uk neu 01495 766261 os oes gennych ymholiadau. Ymddiheurwn am unrhyw anghyfleustra, a diolch am eich amynedd yn ystod y cyfnod hwn.
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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Researching ancestors in Gwent? Join us online on 19 October for this free event, with experts from the Society of Genealogists, Blackwood Family History Society and @gwentarchives.bsky.social exploring resources to help with your research. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2...
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This item, from September 1914, appears to be an appeal to athletes across Newport and the wider county to enlist in the Armed Forces during the War. Athletes were encouraged to enlist together and, as was in the case with Newport Athletic Club, served together. #NSHD2026
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Mae'n ymddangos bod yr eitem hon, o fis Medi 1914, yn apêl i athletwyr ar draws Casnewydd a'r sir ehangach i ymrestru yn y Lluoedd Arfog yn ystod y Rhyfel. Anogwyd athletwyr i ymrestru gyda'i gilydd ac, fel yn achos Clwb Athletau Casnewydd, fe fuont yn gwasanaethu gyda'i gilydd. #NSHD2026
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Crowd Cymru @crowdcymru.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
September is all about sporting heritage! Our volunteer Roland chose this group photo of Newport Rugby Internationals 1883-1921 from @gwentarchives.bsky.social as one of his faves from the project. He described it as 'a nice piece of sports history' with a personal link!
A sepia photograph of a team of rugby players, arranged in four rows. The top two rows are standing up, the bottom two rows are sitting on seats or on the floor. At the top is some text reading 'Newport Rugby Internationals 1883-1921', and a list of players names at the bottom.
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Crowd Cymru @crowdcymru.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Mae Medi’n ymwneud â threftadaeth chwaraeon! Gofynnon ni i wirfoddolwyr Crowd Cymru ddewis eu hoff eitem o’r prosiect. Dewisodd Roland y llun yma o Chwaraewyr Rhyngwladol Casnewydd 1883-1921 o gasgliad @gwentarchives.bsky.social . ‘Darn hyfryd o hanes chwareon’ meddai ef, gyda chysylltiad personol!
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The collection also highlights how the Club was utilised during the War for enlisting. Many sports clubs paused sporting activities and so their facilities could be used during the War.
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Mae'r casgliad hefyd yn tynnu sylw at y ffordd y defnyddiwyd y Clwb yn ystod y Rhyfel ar gyfer ymrestru. Ataliodd llawer o glybiau chwaraeon weithgareddau chwaraeon ac felly roedd modd defnyddio’u cyfleusterau yn ystod y Rhyfel.
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Mae casgliad Clwb Athletau Casnewydd hefyd yn dangos sut y gellir defnyddio treftadaeth chwaraeon i archwilio digwyddiadau hanesyddol pwysig – hyd yn oed os nad oes gennych ddiddordeb penodol mewn chwaraeon!
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The Newport Athletic Club collection also shows how sporting heritage can be used to explore important historical events – even if you're not particularly interested in sport!
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
When we say this collection has something for everyone – it really does! Even if you’re not into sports here’s a mixture of miscellaneous photos showing the true range of this collection. From snowball fights to adorable dogs to clowns – what will you discover!
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Pan ddywedwn fod gan y casgliad hwn rywbeth at ddant pawb – mae hynny’n hollol wir! Hyd yn oed os nad chwaraeon yw’r peth i chi, yma, mae detholiad o luniau amrywiol yn dangos gwir ystod y casgliad hwn. O frwydrau peli eira a chŵn annwyl i glowniau – beth fyddwch chi'n ei ddarganfod!
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Bydd ein Hwythnos Casgliadau nesaf yn ystod yr wythnos sy'n dechrau ddydd Llun 28 Medi. Byddwn ar gau i'r cyhoedd a bydd ein staff yn mynd ati i dderbyn, catalogio ac ail becynnu ein casgliadau er mwyn eu gwneud yn fwy hygyrch i chi!
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Our next Collections Week will be the week beginning Monday 28th September. We will be closed to the public and our staff will be accessioning, cataloguing and repackaging our collections in order to make them more accessible for you!
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Un elfen sy'n gwneud y casgliad hwn yn arbennig o unigryw yw fod y Clwb wir yn bodoli fel clwb aml-gamp. Mae hyn i'w weld trwy enwau gwahanol y Clwb.
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
One aspect which makes this collection particularly unique is its true existence as a multi-sport club. This is visible through the various names of the Club.
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Many exciting prizes were to be won at sporting events held by Newport Athletic Club over the years, here we have a grand selection of Tennis prizes up for grabs in 1898. Prizes such as a hot water jug, a pair of candle sticks, a silver lamp, a silver honey jar and knife and a cigarette case.
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Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Enillwyd llawer o wobrau cyffrous mewn digwyddiadau chwaraeon a gynhaliwyd gan Glwb Athletau Casnewydd dros y blynyddoedd, ac yma mae gennym ddetholiad gwych o wobrau tenis a gyflwynwyd ym 1898. Gwobrau fel jwg dŵr poeth, pâr o ganwyllbrennau, lamp arian, jar a chyllell mêl arian a chas sigaréts.
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