National Library of Wales

One of the great libraries of the world and the leading research library for Welsh history, culture and heritage.

The National Library of Wales

The National Library of Wales is one of the great libraries of the world and the leading research library for Welsh history, culture and heritage. Based in Aberystwyth, it holds over 6 million books and journals, as well as extensive archives, manuscripts, maps, photographs and films with much of it unique to Wales.

  • Access to archives, manuscripts and historic documents
  • Welsh newspapers and journals, both physical and digital
  • Film and sound archives preserving Welsh culture
  • Digital collections, e-resources and exhibitions
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