Jan 30, 2016 - Urdd Gobaith Cymru, 13a Llys Castan, Parc Menai, Bangor, LL57 4FH. TEL 029 2082 1051 / 01248 672104 EMAIL
Remembering for Peace Exhibition
16 January – 16 April 2016 National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth
CymrudrosHeddwch.org WalesforPeace.org
Temple of Peace, King Edward VII Avenue, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3AP Urdd Gobaith Cymru, 13a Llys Castan, Parc Menai, Bangor, LL57 4FH TEL 029 2082 1051 / 01248 672104 EMAIL
[email protected]
The Welsh National Book of Remembrance holds the names of 35,000 men and women who gave their lives in the First World War. This exhibition tells the story of the Book and that of some of the names listed, as well as exploring how the Book has been used in remembering for peace. Visitors will have the chance to explore the Book through a new digital copy, created by the National Library of Wales. For the first time ever the names listed are available for everyone to see and research. We will also begin to explore some of the further themes of the Wales for Peace project, in particular the key question: in the hundred years since the First World War, how has Wales contributed to the search for peace?
‘Remembering for Peace’ Exhibition Launch Event 30 January 2016 National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth
10.00-15.00 Open day for community groups and volunteers.
A preview of the exhibition, and a chance to transcribe the Book and to find out more about using and creating online resources on the theme of war and peace.
15.00-16.00 Reception
www.CymrudrosHeddwch.org
www.WalesforPeace.org
A thank you to volunteers who are ‘bringing back the Book of Remembrance’, and to formally open the Remembering for Peace exhibition - speakers will include the Heritage Lottery Fund, National Library of Wales and the European Commission Office in Wales.
To register interest, please contact:
[email protected].
