The University of Wales Trinity Saint David have announced that items from the Roderic Bowen Library and Archives at Lampeter will be available for public viewing as part of CADW’s Open Doors festival. The Library, which holds the university’s special collections, will open its doors between 12 and 4pm on Saturday 28 September 2024 where visitors will have the opportunity to view a selection of some of the Library’s most interesting items in a special exhibition. The archive in Lampter contains collections of national significance including 35,000 historic journals, 8 medieval manuscripts and 69 books from before 1500.
CADW’s Open Doors Festival will see more than 200 historic sites offering free entry to visitors during September. A variety of events, guided tours and special exhibitions have been organised, with the aim of encouraging people to visit some of the lesser-known sites in Wales as well as providing an opportunity to visit places that aren’t usually open to the public.
In a statement, Sian Collins, Head of Special Collections and Archives at UWTSD said:
‘We are very excited to once again share some of our amazing treasures with the wider community through Open Doors 2024. We hope to inspire curiosity and excitement – and encourage visitors to return and find out more!’
Alison Harding, UWTSD’s Executive Head of Library and Learning Resources said:
‘It’s wonderful to be able to open our Special Collections and Archives again this year as part of the 2024 CADW Open Doors programme. We are very mindful of our key role in the cultural and heritage landscape of Wales, so it is hugely important to ensure these collections continue to be accessible to communities beyond that of the University. I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank colleagues from the Special Collections and Archives team for working to ensure our continued participation in this significant programme possible.’
To see a full list of all the Open Doors Festival events, follow this link to CADW’s website.
