Exhibitions Movers and Shakers

How certain individuals have contributed to Wales' history and culture.

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Aneurin Bevan

Though he never achieved the highest political office, Aneurin Bevan is arguably the most influential, and certainly the most inspirational figure in the history of the Labour party.

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Iolo Morganwg (1747-1826)

The extraordanary life of Iolo Morgannwg, founder of the Gorsedd of Bards 

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William Williams, Pantycelyn (1717-1791)

The extraordary life of William Williams, Pantycelyn who wrote the original Welsh version of "Guide me, O thou great Jehovah"

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Owain Glyndŵr

Leader of a Welsh revolt against the English crown between 1400 and 1409 and the last to claim the title of an independent prince of Wales.

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Geoff Charles, Photojournalist

The story of a man whose work provides a fascinating snapshot of Welsh life between the middle of the twentieth century.

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  • 'The Bee of Gwent'

  • 'The Bee of Gwent'

  • Date added 10/08/2011
  • The life of the woman who created the Welsh traditional costume as we know it today.
  • A grand cup made from solid Welsh gold

  • A grand cup made from solid Welsh gold

  • Date added 10/08/2011
  • Welsh gold is very rare. The wedding rings of today's British Royal family are made from it. The largest object made of Welsh gold is a copy of a cup Henry VIII gave to one of his wives.
  • A splendid silver cup for a copper magnate

  • A splendid silver cup for a copper magnate

  • Date added 10/08/2011
  • Owning and displaying a large silver cup and cover was a mark of wealth and status for centuries in Britain. By 1700 such cups were no longer drinking vessels. They became entirely ornamental and a focus for the skills of their designers and makers.
  • Aneurin Bevan

  • Aneurin Bevan

  • Date added 10/08/2011
  • Though he never achieved the highest political office, Aneurin Bevan is arguably the most influential, and certainly the most inspirational figure in the history of the Labour party.
  • Charles Rolls

  • Charles Rolls

  • Date added 10/08/2011
  • The life of one half of one of the most famous partnerships in the world.

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