You can read the Introductory Guide Digital Preservation for Small Businesses here:
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This year’s theme, Why Preserve?, invites us to reflect on why digital preservation matters.
Strong record-keeping and digital preservation practices are central to good information management and for securing the cultural heritage of businesses regardless of their size.

It’s World Digital Preservation Day, an annual event led by the Digital Preservation Coalition to celebrate the collaborative work that is being undertaken globally to ensure digital content is available in the present and the future.

Llandudno yn y nos, gyda goleuadau'n adlewyrchu ar ddyfroedd y traeth. CP92/18/B/21

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Llandudno at Night, lights reflecting on the waters of the beach. CP92/18/B/21

Aberfan At around 9.15am on the morning of October 21, 1966, a spoil tip collapsed onto the Welsh village of Aberfan, engulfing Pantglas Primary School and other buildings. The disaster resulted in the tragic

The tragedy of Aberfan still resonates 59 years on. Today we remember the 144 lives lost, and those who fought to save them. Read/listen to accounts of Swansea University students who helped at the disaster site: ow.ly/8fV550Lgx6c
With thanks to Richard Burton Archives, Swansea University.

Cymdeithas Chwaraewyr Cerdd Llandudno, yn perfformio ‘The Arcadians’ yn Theatr y Palladium ym mis Rhagfyr 1929.

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Llandudno Musical Players Society, putting on ‘The Arcadians’ at the Palladium Theatre in December 1929.

Conwy Archives 📜

David (Davy) John Jones yn ei gadair olwyn 'gadair ymolchi wiail' yng Nghonwy, tua 1915.

Archifau Conwy

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David (Davy) John Jones in his 'wicker bathchair' wheelchair in Conwy, c.1915.

Conwy Archives

This image from Glamorgan Archives taken at Tirpentwys Colliery in 1955 shows an affectionate colliery horse named Aber (DNCB/14/4/149/19). To learn more about pit ponies and other items from the Glamorgan’s Blood exhibition, click here: glamarchives.gov.uk/blood/ponies/
📷@glamarchives.bsky.social

This postcard depicts a 'sand beast Father made many years ago' on Borth beach. It was sent by ‘Alan’ who was staying in Borth to Miss Joyce Murray of The Eyrie, Radlett, Hertfordshire, c.1910s Does the Beast of Borth still prowl the beach? Item from Ceredigion Archives.

Pride Portraits at Carmarthenshire Archives This month, Carmarthenshire Archives proudly welcomed the deposit of a stunning collection of portraits captured during Carmarthen Pride 2024 — a fantastic celebration of inclusivity, unity, and jo…

This month, Carmarthenshire Archives proudly welcomed the deposit of a stunning collection of portraits captured during Carmarthen Pride 2024 — a fantastic celebration of inclusivity, unity, and joy. Read more here: archives.wales/2025/06/23/p...

To celebrate #InternationalArchivesDay this year we held our annual Archives and Records Council Wales Forum; an opportunity for those in the profession to meet up, hear from our wonderful speakers, and of course enjoy lots of cake🥳
#ArchivesWales #IAD2025

Keep an eye out for the BBC documentary about Richard Burton, which will include material from the Richard Burton archive collection 📃due to be broadcast late 2025

📷Philip Burton and Richard Burton, c.1943
The archive collection of the actor Richard Burton is held at The Richard Burton Archives, @swanseauni.bsky.social
More information here: libguides.swansea.ac.uk/richardburt.....
#MrBurton

The resource is available in the following languages:
British Sign Language
Welsh
English
This project was funded by the Welsh Government via the Archives and Records Council Wales grants scheme.

Conwy's d/Deaf Community in the Early 1900s Conwy's d/Deaf Community in the Early 1900s

As part of d/Deaf Awareness Week Conwy Archive Service is launching its project on Conwy's d/Deaf Community in the Early 1900s.
It focuses on some of the individuals found in the Census records who were noted as being d/Deaf.
bit.ly/3RUk33s
#dDeaf #DeafAwarenessWeek #dDeafHistory

Image of helmet and uniform badges used by the National and Auxiliary Fire Service during WW2

Today marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Share your photos and memories. These helmet and uniform badges used by the National and Auxiliary Fire Service during WW2, are from West Glamorgan Archive Service. #VE80 #Victory80

A young girl studies the colourful heraldic shields on the jigsaw

A jigsaw with the borders complete, and a hand moving pieces to complete the centre of the puzzle

A boxed jigsaw with historic views of Denbighshire

🧩A unique and engaging way to explore local history has arrived at local libraries in Denbighshire! Who will be the first to take on and complete the 1000-piece challenge? For more details, read our blog: archives.wales/.../piecing-...
@newalesarchives.bsky.social

Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root was a patent medicine famous for its strong advertising. Despite being from an American brand, this pamphlet has a real Welsh look. Featuring a woodland scene, daffodils, and a figure who bears a striking resemblance to Blodeuwedd. Item from Archifdy Ceredigion Archives.

In the archives of Wales, you’ll find stunning maps that offer more than just directions. They reveal centuries of history and artistry. Find out more in this video: youtu.be/a3qsco_7VwI

The Stories in Historic Adverts Exploring old posters, leaflets, and catalogues, we see glimpses of stories, from pier performances to the food people bought. The fact that these adverts weren’t designed to tell stories, but just…

“What makes these adverts so fascinating is their ordinariness. They weren’t meant to be preserved as historical artifacts, they were designed to sell products, announce events, or direct people to services.”

Read more on our blog: archives.wales/2025/04/16/t...

This image of tiny hoverflies on a umbellifer flower is just one of a huge selection of images from the slide collection related to the career and interests of academic David B. James, author of ‘Ceredigion: Its Natural History’ and other works.

From Ceredigion archives

#SomethingSmall #Archive30

“This is the room we keep items that need to be isolated from the rest of the collections, because of damp, mould, insect activity etc. ... By the end of the project the number of items requiring treatment had reduced by 65%.”

Read more: archives.wales/2025/04/08/t...

@gwentarchives.bsky.social

A poster with the text 'Football or Life in Cardiff' and an illustration of a sportsman kicking a ball

'Football or Life in Cardiff'

This playbill is from the Theatre Royal, Cardiff advertising a rugby themed performance in June 1886. You can read more about it on the Cardiff Rugby Museum website: bit.ly/3HyUnUN

Item from Glamorgan Archives / Archifau Morgannwg

Archie Totty smiling with his milk float at Garreg Lydan (Bagillt).
Photo from North East Wales Archives - Denbighshire & Flintshire : PH/02/178
#InternationalDayOfHappiness #DiwrnodRhyngwladolHapusrwydd

"They say the past is a different country — so let's plan a weekend road trip to the past! Armed with old advertisements as our guide, let’s explore some historic shops, lively dance halls, and grand hotels."

Read more on our latest blog: archives.wales/2025/03/07/a...

This wonderful photograph of a dog show in Newport is from September 1909.

It is probably from the second annual dog show of The Newport and District Canine Society.

We hope all the dogs enjoyed themselves (and the humans too).

Item from Gwent Archives

#Crufts2025

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These pictures contain pioneering freshwater ecologist Kathleen Carpenter, nee Zimmerman.

She is known for her studies of the effects of metal pollution on Welsh rivers and her book Life in Inland Waters.

Items from Aberystwyth Uni Archives.

#InternationalDayofWomenAndGirlsInScience

Transforming Collections Care at Gwent Archives: An update:

archives.wales/2025/02/05/t...

Adventure in the archives A crew from Uned Myrddin recently went on a creative adventure to discover what goes on behind the scenes at the Carmarthenshire Archives. During their visit, they viewed a wonderful selection of d…

Uned Myrddin’s Adventure in the Archives:

archives.wales/2025/01/20/a...

Carmarthenshire Archive Service

Escape to Egypt: Rachel M Allen’s 1888 Christmas Holiday ‘It seems almost impossible to believe that this really is Xmas Day, warm sunshine, blue sky, windows wide open, no sign of a fire anywhere.’ Introduction For Rachel M Allen (1861-1949), Christmas …

Are you are already thinking about booking travel to somewhere a little warmer?☀️For Christmas 1888, Rachel M Allen swapped the Welsh wintry weather for the hot, sandy, and exotic environs of Egypt. You can read about her adventures in this blog. Her journals can be viewed at Pembrokeshire Archives.