Gwent Archives

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19 October 2026 10:46

In January 1818, Nathaniel Wells made history when he was made sheriff of Monmouthshire and became Britain’s first Black sheriff. He was born in 1779 at St Kitts to William Wells, a plantation and slave owner, and Juggy, an enslaved woman.

Kresen Kernow

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19 October 2026 08:40

What souvenirs do you bring home from a holiday? In 1957, John James Morris kept tickets, hotel receipts and travel leaflets from a trip to the Isle of Man, preserving them in his diary. Discover the story in ‘Journeys’, extended until 14 November.

Tom Rank

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19 October 2026 08:35

I recall as a teenager seeing him at the theatre in Great Hucklow at one of his own plays. My great friend Peter Miles (former professional actor, teacher, raconteur and more) took a leading role in keeping the theatre alive - producing plays there until shortly before his death.

Barts Health Archives

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15 October 2026 15:28

Archive services are receiving an increased amount of enquiries and requests that have been generated using AI. In response to this we have put together a statement. We are grateful to other archive services that have already created guidance, we have used this to shape our statement.

Archives & Collections, Library of Birmingham

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15 October 2026 08:59

#BirminghamLibraries The Wish Stone : an old tale retold for modern times [1933] part of our Early and Fine Printing Collection. Containing 19 woodcuts and one of only 500 copies. Ref - Ridler p 2231 #LibraryofBham