Museums

Aberystwyth Yesterday

Poster, no date  Page 1 [202kb]
Poster, no date  Page 1 [759kb]
Poster, no date  Page 1 [217kb]
1971
Poster for the opening of Aberystwyth Yesterday, 26/7/1971  Page 1 [263kb] Page 1 [401kb] Page 2 [396kb] Page 3 [404kb] Page 4 [250kb] Page 5 [306kb] Page 6 [297kb] Page 7 [244kb]
1973
Programme for an Aberystwyth Yesterday exhibition, 1973  Page 1 [380kb] Page 2 [357kb] Page 3 [392kb] Page 4 [363kb]
Will O'Whispers; Old Aberystwyth on show again, Cambrian News, 20/7/1973  Page 1 [650kb] Page 1 [696kb]
1974
It's old hat stuff at the shop where nothing is for sale, Western Mail, 5/6/1974  Page 1 [699kb]
1975
Here lives the ghost of Summer gone by, Western Mail 21/8/1975  Page 1 [976kb]
Theft of exhibits upsets organiser, Cambrian News, 3/10/1975, P6.069ABER
1976
Footwear with a lot of history, Western Mail, 3/4/1976  Page 1 [491kb]
1979
Bright look for empty shops win award, Western Mail, 19/10/1979  Page 1 [736kb]
Jane delves into past to keep hobby up to date, Western Mail, 19/2/1979  Page 1 [563kb]
Patience high on Jane's list, Western Mail, 12/2/1979  Page 1 [214kb]
Wanted : any empty shop to show off the past, Western Mail, 26/6/1979  Page 1 [485kb]
1980
If you want to get ahead – get a hat, Cambrian News  Page 1 [1.1Mb] 
1982
Fashion show from the past Western Mail, 9/8/1982  Page 1 [299kb]
New mugs will help buy old exhibits, Western Mail, 5/6/1982  Page 1 [489kb]
1984
Buzzard feathers highlight of show, Western Mail, 16/7/1984  Page 1 [258kb]
1986
In the mode, Cambrian News, 1/8/1986  Page 1 [924kb]
1987
When the train came to town, Cambrian News, 3/7/1987  Page 1 [812kb]
Woman bags dream travel trunk, Western Mail, 21/7/1987  Page 1 [645kb]
1988
Rooms will take visitors down memory lane, Western Mail, 7/6/1988  Page 1 [567kb]
1990
Victoriana may find home in old school, Western Mail, 1/11/1990  Page 1 [693kb]
1991
£1,500 boost for unique collection of Victoriana, Cambrian News, 26/4/1991  Page 1 [373kb] 
Aberystwyth Yesterday has no tomorrow!, Cambrian News, 5/4/1991  Page 1 [534kb]
Council cash saves display, Western Mail, 20/4/1991  Page 1 [389kb]
Magistrate's exhibition may be lost after missing out in council budget, Western Mail, 16/4/1991  Page 1 [426kb]
1994
The way things were, Cambrian News, 15/4/1994  Page 1 [562kb]
1995
Going back to Yesterday, Cambrian News, 15/12/1995  Page 1 [345kb]
1996
Appeal launched to house exhibition, Cambrian News, 26/6/1996  Page 1 [236kb]
Margaret dies as dream set to come true, Cambrian News, 18/7/1986  Page 1 [491kb]
Margaret's legacy, Country Quest, 10/1996  Page 1 [550kb] Page 2 [565kb]
Race is on to save our Yesterdays, Cambrian News, 14/6/1996  Page 1 [373kb]
Yesterday faces new future, Western Mail, 2/1/1996  Page 1 [928kb]
1997
Cash help to pack exhibits, Cambrian News, 24/7/1997  Page 1 [908kb]
Costume exhibition hooks up with meat market hall, Cambrian News, 16/10/1997  Page 1 [462kb]
Future of 'Yesterday' collection is left hanging in the balance, Cambrian News, 18/9/1997  Page 1 [245kb]
No place to display unique collection, Western Mail, 6/8/1997  Page 1 [988kb]
2008
 Hidden treasures of Aberystwyth uncovered, Cambrian News, 21/2/2008 [712kb]
2011
New lease of life for Margaret's costumes, Cambrian News, 3/11/2011  Page 1 [833kb]

Ceredigion Museum

Admission charges
1991
Honesty boxes for Ceredigion museum, Cambrian News, 8/2/1991  Page 1 [506kb]
1999
Admission charges blamed as visitors steer clear of museum, Cambrian News, 16/9/1999  Page 1 [395kb]
Are they coining it in?, Cambrian News, 18/3/1999  Page 1 [282kb]
Charges are a retrograde step, Cambrian News, 7/10/1999  Page 1 [373kb]
Concerns about museum's new admission charges, Cambrian News, 20/5/1999  Page 1 [416kb]
Dismay at museum charges, Cambrian News, 27/5/1999  Page 1 [216kb]
Entry to museum should be free, Cambrian News, 8/4/1999  Page 1 [515kb]
Just 10 visitors to museum!, Cambrian News, 13/5/1999  Page 1 [742kb]
Museum admission charges may be suddenly dropped by councillors, Cambrian News, 9/12/1999  Page 1 [290kb]
Museum charges is a disgrace, Cambrian News, 22/4/1999  Page 1 [275kb]
Museum campaign steps up, Cambrian News, 14/10/1999  Page 1 [383kb]
Museums warned against introduction of charges, Cambrian News, 11/3/1999  Page 1 [488kb]
Why are people unwilling to pay to visit museum?, Cambrian News, 23/9/1999  Page 1 [984kb]
Why should all and sundry get in for free?, Cambrian News, 1/7/1999  Page 1 [745kb]
2000
Smiles return as museum charge is lifted, Cambrian News, 6/4/2000  Page 1 [459kb]

Awards
1996
Coliseum award, Cambrian News, 19/12/1996  Page 1 [247kb]
2006
Setting the standards, Cambrian NEWS, 25/5/2006

Cataloguing
1991
Museum makes history...., Cambrian News, 26/4/1991  Page 1 [337kb]
Museum's new records system shows the way, Western Mail, 18/4/1991  Page 1 [350kb]

Centenary
2005
 Celebrating a centenary at the Coliseum, Cambrian News, 23/6/2005 [1.1Mb]

Donations
1982
Donation box for museum, Cambrian News, 28/5/1982  Page 1 [242kb]
1983
Museum gets a gift of local axtraction, Western Mail, 13/1/1983  Page 1 [479kb]
1988
Doll's house a valuable find, Western Mail, 24/11/1988  Page 1 [451kb]
1989
Builder's bell that has ring of bridge history, Western Mail, 25/4/1989  Page 1 [704kb]
Gift to museum could be a relic from Trafalgar, Western Mail, 14/3/1989  Page 1 [684kb]
Now, here's something to shout about, Cambrian News, 6/9/1989  Page 1 [638kb]
Old cutter makes its mark on a museum, Western Mail, 10/3/1989  Page 1 [539kb]
Planes that shaped our heritage, Cambrian News, 24/2/1989  Page 1 [538kb]
Surprise bequest to pay for museum extension, /Western Mail, 27/12/1989  Page 1 [631kb]
1990
A home for memorials, Cambrian News, 26/1/1990  Page 1 [724kb]
Clocking on at museum, Cambrian News, 14/4/1990  Page 1 [454kb]
Historic music has new home, Western Mail, 10/1/1990  Page 1 [490kb]
Shocking instrument ends up in museum, Western Mail, 9/6/1990  Page 1 [437kb] 
2008
 That was the way to do it, Cambrian News, 24/4/2008 [1.1Mb]
2009
Meet the new addition to museum's collection, Cambrian News, 2/7/2009
2011
Worthington painting presented to museum, Cambrian News, 4/8/2011  Page 1 [473kb]

Exhibits
Cannon
1986
Cannon mystery, Cambrian News, 11/7/1986, P6.930.1ARC/CAN
Sea cannon riddle, Western Mail, 2/7/1986, P6.930.1ARC/CAN
2012
Rare duelling pistols go on display at museum, Cambrian News, 28/6/2012  Page 1 [141kb]

Exhibitions
1965
Give back our treasures, pleads county, Western Mail, 3/12/1965  Page 1 [556kb]
1975
Look back on life in a Welsh cottage, Western Mail, 13/10/1975  Page 1 [507kb] 
1977
Ceredigion's museum...., Western Mail, 3/2/1977  Page 1 [278kb]
1979
Simon puts history of mines in proportion, Western Mail, 4/6/1979  Page 1 [566kb]
1980
Bronze age relic returns home, Western Mail, 7/3/1980  Page 1 [667kb]
Sailors' papers for museum, Cambrian News, 11/4/1980  Page 1 [296kb]
1981
Bottom of the drawer costume becomes museum showpiece, Cambrian News, 24/4/1981  Page 1 [494kb]
Ceredigion's new museum..., Cambrian News, 16/10/1981  Page 1 [240kb]
Museum gets £1 loan, Western Mail, 15/6/1981  Page 1 [581kb]
1982
Latest attraction at the Coliseum, Cambrian News, 2/7/1982  Page 1 [705kb]
Militia momentoes wanted, Western Mail, 24/9/1982  Page 1 [471kb]
Museum has the right chemistry, Western Mail, 3/7/1982  Page 1 [478kb] 
Wheel could spin an intriguing yarn, Western Mail, 3/9/1982  Page 1 [519kb]
1983
Clock ticking again after 27 year hush, Western Mail, 4/6/1983  Page 1 [491kb]
1985
Bath taps in Welsh, Western Mail, 11/11/1985  Page 1 [568kb]
Dangos hen greiriau, Cymro, 16/10/1985  Page 1 [216kb]
1986
Chinese treasures to go on show, Western Mail, 14/1/1986  Page 1 [456kb] 
Heidio heb ofn i gadair deintydd, Cymro, 3/9/1986  Page 1 [949kb]
Museum mystery sails in, Western Mail, 18/2/1986  Page 1 [811kb]
Sundial with a shadowy past, Cambrian News, 19/9/1986  Page 1 [867kb]
1987
Rare coin may never go on public display, Western Mail, 15/9/1987  Page 1 [678kb]
1988
Memories flooding back to year of town's big storm, Western Mail, 22/4/1988  Page 1 [529kb]
1989
Looking back at old Ceredigion, Cambrian News, 3/2/1989  Page 1 [359kb]
Military memories, Western Mail, 31/5/1989  Page 1 [440kb]
1990
Hammer home some history, Cambrian News, 28/12/1990  Page 1 [559kb]
1991
Past pictured through the post, Cambrian News, 15/2/1991  Page 1 [754kb]
1996
Museum mosaic takes county theme, Cambrian News  Page 1 [446kb]
Plea over stolen relics, Cambrian News, 3/10/1996  Page 1 [249kb]
1997
From bricks to buttons, Cambrian News, 25/12/1997  Page 1 [307kb]
Impressive preachers featured in exhibition celebrating millennium, Western Mail, 24/2/1997  Page 1 [687kb]
1999
 Clock on to this collection, Cambrian News, 30/12/1999 [827kb]
Lower jaw of a human skull, Cambrian News, 21/1/1999  Page 1 [413kb]
Stuart is boxing clever with his historical exhibition, Cambrian News, 24/6/1999  Page 1 [555kb]
2000
Museum displays perfect timing, Cambrian News, 27/1/2000  Page 1 [898kb]
Raising a bowl in celebration, Cambrian News, 7/12/2000  Page 1 [421kb]
2001
Artist draws on divine inspiration, Cambrian News, 25/1/2011  Page 1 [905kb]
Remains of the young day!, Cambrian News, 5/4/2001  Page 1 [769kb]
2003
Finding yourself back in the past, Cambrian News, 13/2/2003  Page 1 [844kb]
Timely reminder of a great man, Cambrian News, 27/11/2003  Page 1 [460kb]
2004
From Bow Street to Bolivia, Cambrian News, 23/12/2004  Page 1 [1018kb]
2006
 How to make a Ceredigion quilt, Cmabrian News, 28/9/2006 [1.2Mb]
2007
 Calling all collectors, Cambrian News, 22/2/2007 [686kb]
 How horses were harnessed, Cambrian News, 12/7/2007 [853kb]
The people's show, Cambrian news, 17/5/2007  Page 1 [354kb]
2008
 Face to face with taxidermy, Cambrian News, 10/1/2008 [1.1Mb]
 Hidden treasure in the museum, Cambrian News, 3/4/2008 [725kb]
2009
Mary shows off her aprons, Cambrian News, 29/1/2009  Page 1 [222kb]
 Old meets new, Cambrian News, 10/12/2009 [1.1Mb]
 Treasure trove of old toys, Cambrian News, 1/1/2009 [1021kb]
2010
 Show has it all sewn up, Cambrian News, 29/7/2010 [555kb]
2011
 Preachers and pulpits, Cambrian News, 28/4/2011 [819kb]
2012
Our heritage is in safe hands, Cambrian News, 27/12/2012  Page 1 [274kb]

Friends of Ceredigion Museum
1976
Constitution of the Friends of Ceredigion Museum, typed pages, P6.069FRI
Minutes of the Friends of Ceredigion Museum for 1977, typed pages, various dates, P6.069FRI
1982
Minutes of the Friends of Ceredigion Museum for 1982, typed pages, various dates, P6.069FRI
Newsletter of the Friends of Ceredigion Museum, booklet, 1982, P6.069FRI
1984
Minutes of the Friends of Ceredigion Museum for 1984, typed pages, various dates, P6.069FRI
Newsletter of the Friends of Ceredigion Museum, booklet, 1984, P6.069FRI
1985
Minutes of the Friends of Ceredigion Museum for 1985, typed pages, various dates, P6.069FRI
Newsletter of the Friends of Ceredigion Museum, booklet, 1985, P6.069FRI
1986
Newsletter of the Friends of Ceredigion Museum, booklet, 1986, P6.069FRI

Ghosts
Moving pictures, BBC Mid Wales Website, 2005  Page 1 [336kb]

History
John, D. Dilwyn; Possible Formation of a County Museum in Cardiganshire, Ceredigion, 1950, Vol 1, No 1 http://welshjournals.llgc.org.uk/browse/viewpage/llgc-id:1093205/llgc-id:1093206/llgc-id:1093281/get650

Opening – Coliseum
1958
Museum now, or the past will rot in the rain, Cambrian News, 20/2/1958  Page 1 [381kb]
1977
£150,000 price for museum, Western Mail, 15/9/1977  Page 1 [266kb]
1979
Cinema's facelift soars in price, Western Mail, 4/12/1979  Page 1 [328kb]
Cost of turning cinema into museum jumps, Western Mail, 2/7/1979  Page 1 [328kb] 
1981
Museum on the move, Cambrian News, 25/12/1981  Page 1 [191kb]
Old music hall becomes museum, Western Mail, 18/8/1981  Page 1 [713kb]
1982
£450,000 museum to open to the public, Cambrian News, 23/4/1982  Page 1 [499kb] 
Ceredigion museum opens at former music hall, Cambrian News, 7/5/1982  Page 1 [1.7Mb] Page 2 [1.3Mb]
Curtain up for a new museum, Western Mail, 30/4/1982  Page 1 [311kb]
Troi'r Coliseum yn Amgueddfa i Geredigion, Cymro, 4/5/1982  Page 1 [1.1Mb]
1985
How old Coliseum had pride restored, Cambrian News, 26/4/1985  Page 1 [865kb]
Invitation to the opening of the two balconies at Ceredigion museum, cars, 17/4/1985  Page 1 [400kb] Page 2 [164kb] Page 3 [207kb]

Opening Hours
2009
 Museum opening hours to be cut, Cambrian News, 2/7/2009 [541kb]

Security
1989
Museum security alert, Cambrian News, 28/4/1989  Page 1 [232kb]
1996
Plea over stolen relics, Cambrian News, 3/10/1996  Page 1 [777kb]

Staff
Ashley, Gwenllian (assistant curator)
 Gwenllian calls it a day, Cambrian News, 27/5/2010 [496kb]
Canham, Carrie (2012 -    )
Dream come true for new museum curator, Cambrian News, 16/2/2012
Freeman, Michael (curator 1991- )
Former 'apprentice' passes tests of time, Cambrian News, 12/7/1991  Page 1 [837kb]
2012
Trio awarded MBE in Birthday Honours, Cambrian News, 21/6/2012  Page 1 [238kb]
Owen, Dr John (curator 1972-1991) 
Curator aiming to keep in touch, Western Mail, 5/2/1991  Page 1 [441kb]
Founding father of the Coliseum collection, Cambrian News, 26/7/1991  Page 1 [1.1Mb]
Sleeping on the job?, Cambrian News, 16/2/1990  Page 1 [663kb]
So keen he sleeps on the job, Cambrian News, 16/2/1990  Page 1 [510kb]

Sunday Opening
1990
Museum is making history, Western Mail, 4/8/1990, P6.069SUN
Sunday opening idea for museum, Western Mail, 15/3/1990, P6.069SUN

Visitors
2011
Coliseum ready to welcome millionth visitor, Cambrian News, 6/10/2011  Page 1 [453kb]

Vulcan Street Museum
Leaflet advertising the museum at Vulcan Street  Page 1 [203kb] Page 2 [484kb]
1976
Museum may move into a warehouse, Western Mail, 8/3/1976  Page 1 [234kb]
1980
Maritime display at the museum, Cambrian News, 18/8/1980  Page 1 [625kb]

Farm Museum

1985
Farm museum plan for capital of Welsh agriculture, Cambrian News, 4/10/1985  Page 1 [315kb]
Plea for a new tourist attraction, Western Mail, 8/8/1985  Page 1 [351kb]
Working museum urged for the farming capital, Cambrian News, 9/8/1985  Page 1 [473kb]

Siop Enoch Huws

1977
Criticism 'is hysterical', Western Mail, 14/2/1977  Page 1 [201kb]
Row over exhibition closure 'hysterical', Western Mail, 14/2/1977  Page 1 [290kb]
Enoc Huws will reopen, pledges J.P., Cambrian News, 15/3/1977  Page 1 [525kb]
2001
Grant bis to keep door to all our yesterdays open, Cambrian News, 8/3/2001  Page 1 [622kb]
2004
Claims to the capital and when the film crew came to town, Cambrian News, 12/2/2004  Page 1 [1.1Mb]