Glamorgan

Glamorgan Archives is the local authority archive service for the authorities of Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taff and the Vale of Glamorgan. It collects, preserves and makes available to the public documents from the area dating from the 12th century to the present day. Over 12km of documents are held in the strongrooms of its purpose-built facility.  Come along and discover what an archive building does, and how it works!

https://glamarchives.gov.uk/events/open-doors-at-glamorgan-archives-4/

Meet members of the Glamorgan Family History Society who will be available to answer your family history questions

Jenni Philips and Sue Hamer will be giving two free talks – no need to book for the talks, just drop in!

11am – Using the Census for Family History
1.30pm – Dealing with Brickwalls in Family History Research

Explore documents recording hundreds of years of the history of Glamorgan.  And find out more about the fascinating work that goes on in our conservation studio with demonstrations from the team. Staff will be on hand to offer advice and guidance on starting and continuing your research – be it local history, house history, family history, a school or university project, or anything else!

The Glamorgan Archives building is fully accessible. The tours require moving around the building. The tour route is wheelchair accessible and chairs are available at all stopping points. If you have any access concerns, please let the site know when booking.

Full directions and public transport options can be found at  https://glamarchives.gov.uk/visiting-us/  Free parking is available onsite.