Getting ready to welcome people! Paratoi i groesawu pobl! #ColegArYBryn School of History, Law & Social Sciences Bangor Archifau Prifysgol Bangor University Archives Prifysgol Bangor Bangor University

Fantastic start to our History day, with an inspiring address by Professor Merfyn Jones. Dechrau gwych i'n diwrnod Hanes, gydag anerchiad ysbrydoledig gan Yr Athro Merfyn Jones #ColegArYBryn School of History, Law & Social Sciences Bangor Archifau Prifysgol Bangor University Archives Prifysgol Bangor Bangor University

Next we have Shan Robinson Archifau Prifysgol Bangor University Archives giving us an insight into Bangor's history before the establishment of the University. Nesaf mae Shan Robinson yn cyflwyno mewnwelediad o hanes Bangor cyn sefydlu'r Brifysgol #ColegArYBryn School of History, Law & Social Sciences Bangor Archifau Prifysgol Bangor University Archives Prifysgol Bangor Bangor University

Now we have Dr Shaun Evans ISWE exploring the founding of the University and the role of landowners in its establishment. Nawr mae Dr Shaun Evans yn archwilio sefydliad y Brifysgol a chyfraniad tirfeddianwyr #ColegArYBryn School of History, Law & Social Sciences Bangor Archifau Prifysgol Bangor University Archives Prifysgol Bangor Bangor University

The afternoon papers are underway, with Dr Lowri Ann Rees discussing the 'Bangor College scandal' and the University's hall of residence for women. Mae papurau'r prynhawn yn dechrau gyda Dr Lowri Ann Rees yn trafod 'sgandal Coleg Bangor' a neuadd breswyl merched y coleg #ColegArYBryn

Our last paper of the day Dr Marc Collinson takes us through a history of the University in 10 buildings. Papur ola'r dydd - Hanes y Brifysgol mewn 10 adeilad gyda Dr Marc Collinson #ColegArYBryn School of History, Law & Social Sciences Bangor Archifau Prifysgol Bangor University Archives Prifysgol Bangor Bangor University

Professor Tony Claydon, History Subject Lead, brings proceedings to a close with reflections on the historical discipline. Gyda'r diwrnod yn dirwyn i ben, yr Athro Tony Claydon, Arweinydd Pwnc Hanes, yn myfyrio ar y ddisgyblaeth #ColegArYBryn School of History, Law & Social Sciences Bangor Archifau Prifysgol Bangor University Archives Bangor University

Diolch yn fawr, many thanks to everyone who came along to our History day today #ColegArYBryn School of History, Law & Social Sciences Bangor Archifau Prifysgol Bangor University Archives Prifysgol Bangor Bangor University

Proud to have had the opportunity to contribute to a fantastic Bangor Hanes a Gwleidyddiaeth / History & Politics event today celebrating 140 Years of History Bangor University. Really enjoyed finding out about the 1884 foundation of UCNW: a story of conciliation & cooperation to create a university for all of north Wales

Hugely excited to welcome Hannah Jones to ISWE for the start of a fantastic PhD on Landscape, Boundaries, Estates & Society in Llanarthne Parish, Carmarthenshire! Really looking forward to working with you over the next few years Hannah! Bangor Hanes a Gwleidyddiaeth / History & Politics School of History, Law & Social Sciences Bangor

So enormously proud to see our super doctoral researcher @bethan_scorey sharing her expertise and passion for Welsh houses in the first episode of S4C 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 ‘Cartrefi Cymru’, focusing on the wonderful Llancaiach Fawr. Llongyfarchiadau Bethan! bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

Diolch yn fawr iawn i Marian Gwyn Dr Erin Lloyd Jones am rannu eu profiadau gyrfa mewn Treftadaeth efo ni / Thank you so much to Marian Gwyn Dr Erin Lloyd Jones for sharing their career experiences in Heritage with us in our Careers and Employability Fair this week 😀

Pnawn cymunedol hyfryd gan ymchwilwyr ISWE heddiw i arddangos eu gwaith. Llongyfarchiadau 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 / A lovely community day held by ISWE researchers to showcase their revealing projects. Congratulations 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Dr Lowri Ann Rees School of History, Law & Social Sciences Bangor

'The Middleman at Middleton Hall: The Letters of Thomas Herbert Cooke, Land Agent in Rebecca's Carmarthenshire, 1841-1847', edited by Dr Lowri Ann Rees, is our latest publication. The original letters are held National Library of Wales southwalesrecordsociety.co.uk/36.htm

A huge ‘thank you’ to Peter & Gwydir Castle for welcoming us to Gwydir Castle yesterday. Our PhD cohort enjoyed a truly inspiring tour of the house, which provides such important material for understanding the political, cultural & social history of late medieval & modern Wales

On #ChristmasDay 1842 the letter from Thomas Herbert Cooke to his dear mother is sent 'With lots of love from every member of our household, who all join me in wishing many more merry as well as happy Christmases &c.' southwalesrecordsociety.co.uk/36.htm

#OnThisDay 1844 Thomas H Cooke, agent at Middleton Hall, Carmarthenshire, wrote to his mother describing a long journey and time with family as well as other events. Find out more in 'The Letters of Thomas Herbert Cooke', edited by Dr Lowri Ann Rees southwalesrecordsociety.co.uk/36.htm

Find out more about our latest publication 'The Middleman at Middleton Hall: The Letters of Thomas Herbert Cooke, Land Agent in Rebecca's Carmarthenshire, 1841-1847' edited by Dr Lowri Ann Rees southwalesrecordsociety.co.uk/36.htm

Our most recent edition is 'The Middleman at Middleton Hall: The Letters of Thomas Herbert Cooke, Land Agent in Rebecca's Carmarthenshire, 1841-1847' edited by Dr Lowri Ann Rees #SomethingNew #Archive30 southwalesrecordsociety.co.uk/36.htm

A letter from Thomas Herbert Cooke to his mother #OnThisDay 1843 mentions the recent appearance of and reaction to 'Rebecca & her daughters' in Carmarthen & the destruction of the toll gate. Read more of his letters in the edition by Dr Lowri Ann Rees southwalesrecordsociety.co.uk/36.htm