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Rome, the Eternal City: Open day at UWTSD Special Collections
Some members of Cymdeithas Aberaeron might be interested in the following event. Rome, the Eternal City: Open day at UWTSD Special Collections
Cymdeithas Aberaeron Society
Jan 301 min read
Nadolig Llawen
Christmas is coming so its newsletter time. Its a time to remind yourself of our new year activities and to put them on your new calendars. And, if you get fed up with the Xmas tv, look no further - here are some suggestions to help research your ancestors or even the history of your house.
sianstewart
Dec 13, 20251 min read
The Loss of the Friedeburg
Being a sailor was a dangerous occupation in the 18th Century. We were reminded of this in a fascinating talk by Huw Alban Davies earlier this season. He told us of the barque Friedeburg, lost in 1887 with 6 Aberaeron men on board including the Master, his great grandfather Evan Lloyd. He went on to tell us about Samuel Plimsoll and the introduction of the Plimsoll line to prevent overloading, the main cause of maritime disasters at that time. Huw has kindly provided an artic
sianstewart
Dec 7, 20251 min read
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