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A People's Story of Wales

We preserve 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.

A Call for Volunteers!

Elan Valley Links is looking for help with their historic archival material. Can you contribute titles, descriptions and locations to items and help us celebrate the Elan Valley's intriguing history?
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Members of Brecon's womens' choir...

Members of Brecon's womens' choir...

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  • Casglu'r Tlysau / Gathering The Jewels

This view of Ewenny Pottery dates from the...

This view of Ewenny Pottery dates from the...

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St David's Day, Carmarthen, March 2019

St David's Day, Carmarthen, March 2019

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  • The Carmarthen Coracle

Cwm Elan Dam Workers, 1902

Cwm Elan Dam Workers, 1902

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  • Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf: Prosiect Addysg - First World...

Peniarth Arms (now the Brigands Inn) Mallwyd...

Peniarth Arms (now the Brigands Inn) Mallwyd...

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A rugby ball phone, presented to WRU 1980s

A rugby ball phone, presented to WRU 1980s

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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
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