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Marian Gwyn

@mariangwyn.bsky.social
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Heritage consultant specialising in the contested past, training museum staff, and the modern history of Wales (1485 to modern day).

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ISWE @ystadaucymru.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
A characteristically excellent ISWE lecture by @mariangwyn.bsky.social at Bangor University this evening: Textiles as Exploitation on the Penrhyn Jamaica Plantations. A huge thanks to everyone who joined us in person and online.
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Marian Gwyn @mariangwyn.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Such a pleasure engaging with people who are working hard to ensure that our heritage sector remains robust and relevant into the future.
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Marian Gwyn @mariangwyn.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Such a pleasure speaking at this Llafur/Cyfarthfa Foundation event at Theatr Soar in Merthyr Tydfil yesterday. Such a wide variety of talks, delivered by knowledgeable speakers. A great turn-out as well.
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Marian Gwyn @mariangwyn.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Getting the volunteering process right is essential for both an organisation and the volunteer. Heneb is committed to delivering the best they can, and I'm delighted to be working alongside them on this journey.
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Nia Mai Daniel @niamai.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Marian Gwyn @mariangwyn.bsky.social speaking at CartoCymru @librarywales.bsky.social on the Jamaica plantation maps of the Pennant family, Penrhyn Castle held at Bangor Uni archives @archpbu.bsky.social @bangoruniversity.bsky.social Please support their petition: www.change.org/p/save-your-...
Marian Gwyn lecture on Penrhyn Estate Archives at Bangor
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Marian Gwyn @mariangwyn.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
I am very excited to be speaking at the @museumsandheritage.com Show this year. 14-15 May, Olympia London. Hope to see you there! invt.io/1bxbmzbyx8n
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Marian Gwyn @mariangwyn.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Delighted to speak at superb event celebrating the life of 18th C Black gardener John Ystumllyn of Criccieth, North Wales. Organised by poet, grower and educator Edward Adonteng at @GardenMuseumLDN @lambethpalace
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Marian Gwyn @mariangwyn.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Will be speaking at this event on the Jamaica plantation maps of the Pennant family of Penrhyn Castle. Very much looking forward to a very interesting day, full of new perspectives on the power of maps. Join us for free on 16 May at @librarywales.bsky.social. Also free online. tinyurl.com/ym8228b7
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Carto-Cymru Symposiwm Mapiau Cymru 2025: Celfyddyd Cartograffeg | Carto-Cymru The Wales Map Symposium 2025: The Art of Maps
Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru a’r Comisiwn Brenhinol Henebion Cymru yn cyflwyno, mewn cydweithrediad gyda Chymdeithas Cartograffeg Prydain a Cymdeithas Celfyddyd Gyfoes Cymru, The National Library of W...
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Marian Gwyn @mariangwyn.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Attended fantastic session by @GEM Cymru Group for Education in Museums this pm. Excellent presentations on projects taking place at museums across Wales. Really showed the value of putting funding and talented people who are passionate about their work together www.eventbrite.com/x/c4w-what-h...
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Marian Gwyn @mariangwyn.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
So disheartening to read about failing financial support for culture in Wales, especially when culture is one of the four critical areas identified in the Welsh Government's Well-being of Future Generations Act: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Wales is the land of song. Now it’s being silenced by cuts that threaten our culture | Will Hayward
Language, history and arts are what make us a nation – and they’re at risk when funding is slashed to levels among the lowest in Europe, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward
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Marian Gwyn @mariangwyn.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
This remarkable archive offers so many opportunities to explore a challenging part of Welsh history. The work currently being undertaken to make this collection even more accessible is commendable.
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Finland is winning the war on fake news. What it’s learned may be crucial to Western democracy edition.cnn.com/interactive/...
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Finland is winning the war on fake news. What it’s learned may be crucial to Western democracy
Russia's neighbor has developed a plan for countering misinformation. Can it be exported to the rest of the world?
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Marian Gwyn @mariangwyn.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
We in the heritage sector have long known the power of museums to improve wellbeing; this report confirms it. Time for clever cross-sector thinking, with health, social care and heritage working together to provide vital, cost-effective support within local communities. @museumsassociation.org
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Will Tregaskes @tregaskesw.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Booking is now open for @museumsassociation.org #Museums2025! And if you have not already you still have time to put in session proposals! www.museumsassociation.org/events/confe...
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Book now: Conference 2025 - Museums Association
Join us in Cardiff next October
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Marian Gwyn @mariangwyn.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Delighted to have been part of the team that put this application together. Digitising this collection will make it accessible to a global readership. These documents reveal the role of imperial families in the daily workings of Atlantic slavery.
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Marian Gwyn @mariangwyn.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
As one of the contributing historians, I was delighted to be at the official launch today of @corinnefowler.bsky.social book #ColonialCountryside. Great to catch up with old chums and meet new ones. Thanks to host @MirandaKaufmann at #Hartsheath
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Marian Gwyn @mariangwyn.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
40 yrs on. @Llafur commemorates the Miners Strike 1985-6: 'Voices of the Strike'. Sat 7 Dec, 10am, online. I remember the strike well, this will be powerful. Book here www.llafur.org/events/llafu...
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Llafur Online Event & 2024 AGM: Voices of the Strike - Llafur
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Marian Gwyn @mariangwyn.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Had the immense pleasure of visiting the @NationalGallery #VincentVanGogh exhibition. Blown away by so many superb examples of his work in one place. Seeing his use of colour and brushwork so close up was a treat beyond measure.
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Marian Gwyn @mariangwyn.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Facilitated two focus groups today for a museum wanting diverse perspectives on future plans. Sharing opinions respectfully on challenging objects shows the value of honest and open spaces. Common values to the forefront of every discussion.
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Marian Gwyn @mariangwyn.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Delighted to have won the @museumsassociation.bsky.social Radical Changemaker award as part of their Museums Change Lives awards. Thanks to the @WelshGovernment for funding my #antiracistwalesactionplan with museums in Wales.
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