A People's Story of Wales

We capture and celebrate the rich history of Wales by collecting unique stories from everyday people. Find out more about us or register to start uploading and share your stories.

Aberfan

The tragedy of Aberfan has seldom lost its hold on Wales as a people since that black October. Today we look at the disaster, the response to the horrific event, and commemoration again.

Explore

Browse thousands of items uploaded by individuals, community groups and heritage organisations – telling the stories and history of life in Wales

Blog

Go behind the scenes with PCW staff and discover our work with community groups publishing large collections, unearthing unique histories

Share your memories

Have you got photographs or a unique memory of a time or place in Wales? See our Help pages for quick tips on uploading your collection, and let your story be part of history