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[[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Wales]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Planing a Research Trip | [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Wales Genealogy|Wales]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Planing a Research Trip | ||
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=== Travel to Wales === | === Travel to Wales === | ||
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=== Travel while in Wales === | === Travel while in Wales === | ||
Consider travel by car, bus and train. It is not always convenient to visit smaller towns, villages or farms by bus or train. Travel from east to west in both the north and south of the country is relatively simple, but if you plan to go to central Wales plan extra time for the beautiful winding roads and slow traffic and sheep! Helpful travel planning is available at [http://www.traveline-cymru.info/ | Consider travel by car, bus and train. It is not always convenient to visit smaller towns, villages or farms by bus or train. Travel from east to west in both the north and south of the country is relatively simple, but if you plan to go to central Wales plan extra time for the beautiful winding roads and slow traffic and sheep! Helpful travel planning is available at [http://www.traveline-cymru.info/ TravelineCymru]. | ||
=== What to do while in Wales === | === What to do while in Wales === | ||
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*Visit the [http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/stfagans/ National History Museum] in '''Cardiff''' or one of its many other sites. | *Visit the [http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/stfagans/ National History Museum] in '''Cardiff''' or one of its many other sites. | ||
*Every year in July [http://www.llangollen.com/ The International Musical Eisteddfod] is held in '''Llangollen'''. | *Every year in July [http://www.llangollen.com/ The International Musical Eisteddfod] is held in '''Llangollen'''. | ||
*Every year in August [http://www.eisteddfod.org.uk/english/ The National Eisteddfod] is held | *Every year in August [http://www.eisteddfod.org.uk/english/ The National Eisteddfod] is held. | ||
*Every year, in both July and December, [http://www.rwas.co.uk/society/ The Royal Welsh Show] is held at '''Llanelwedd'''. | *Every year, in both July and December, [http://www.rwas.co.uk/society/ The Royal Welsh Show] is held at '''Llanelwedd'''. | ||
*If possible, plan for at least two days at the National Library of Wales in '''Aberystwyth'''. [[Prepare for a trip to the National Library of Wales|Prepare for a trip to the National Library of Wales]] so that you spend your time there efficiently. The more time you spend in preparation, the better your visit will be. | *If possible, plan for at least two days at the National Library of Wales in '''Aberystwyth'''. [[Prepare for a trip to the National Library of Wales|Prepare for a trip to the National Library of Wales]] so that you spend your time there efficiently. The more time you spend in preparation, the better your visit will be. | ||
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*[http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/heritage/archives/index.htm The Wrexham Archive] | *[http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/heritage/archives/index.htm The Wrexham Archive] | ||
== | == FamilySearch Centres in Wales == | ||
'''Cardiff'''<br>Heol y Deri<br>Rhiwibina<br>Cardiff<br>Phone (UK): 029 - 2062 5342; (International) 00 44 - 29 - 2062 5342 <br>Hours: Wed 10am-4pm; Wed & Thu 7pm-9pm.<br> | '''Cardiff'''<br>Heol y Deri<br>Rhiwibina<br>Cardiff<br>Phone (UK): 029 - 2062 5342; (International) 00 44 - 29 - 2062 5342 <br>Hours: Wed 10am-4pm; Wed & Thu 7pm-9pm.<br> | ||
'''Cwmbrân'''<br>The Highway<br>Croesyceiliog<br>Cwmbrân<br>Phone: (UK) 01633 - 483856; (International) 00 44 - 1633 - 483856<br> | '''Cwmbrân'''<br>The Highway<br>Croesyceiliog<br>Cwmbrân<br>Phone: (UK) 01633 - 483856; (International) 00 44 - 1633 - 483856<br> | ||
'''Merthyr Tydfil'''<br>Nantygwenith Street<br>Merthyr Tydfil<br>Phone: (UK) 01685 - 722455; (International) 00 44 - 1685 722455<br>Hours: Tue 10am-1pm; Tue-Wed 2pm-5pm; Fri 2.30pm-5pm; Tue, Thu, Fri 6.30pm-9pm; Wed 7pm-9pm<br> | '''Merthyr Tydfil'''<br>Nantygwenith Street<br>Merthyr Tydfil<br>Phone: (UK) 01685 - 722455; (International) 00 44 - 1685 722455<br>Hours: Tue 10am-1pm; Tue-Wed 2pm-5pm; Fri 2.30pm-5pm; Tue, Thu, Fri 6.30pm-9pm; Wed 7pm-9pm<br> | ||
'''Newcastle Emlyn'''<br>Cardigan Road<br>Newcastle Emlyn<br>Carmarthenshire<br>Phone: (UK) 01239 - 711472; (International) 00 44 - 1239 - 711472<br>Hours: Wed 10am-1pm; Tue, Wed 6.30pm-9pm<br> | '''Newcastle Emlyn'''<br>Cardigan Road<br>Newcastle Emlyn<br>Carmarthenshire<br>Phone: (UK) 01239 - 711472; (International) 00 44 - 1239 - 711472<br>Hours: Wed 10am-1pm; Tue, Wed 6.30pm-9pm<br> | ||
'''Swansea'''<br>Cockett Road<br>Cockett<br>Swansea<br>Phone: (UK) 01792 - 585792; (International) 00 44 - 1792 - 585792<br>Hours: Tue 9.30am-3.30pm; Wed 6.30pm-9pm. <br> | '''Swansea'''<br>Cockett Road<br>Cockett<br>Swansea<br>Phone: (UK) 01792 - 585792; (International) 00 44 - 1792 - 585792<br>Hours: Tue 9.30am-3.30pm; Wed 6.30pm-9pm. <br> | ||
'''Wrexham'''<br>Herbert Jennings Avenue<br>Acton<br>Wrexham<br>Phone: (UK) 01978 - 358997 (International) 00 44 - 1978 - 358997<br> | '''Wrexham'''<br>Herbert Jennings Avenue<br>Acton<br>Wrexham<br>Phone: (UK) 01978 - 358997 (International) 00 44 - 1978 - 358997<br> | ||
Note: These are not mailing addresses. Due to limited staff, | Note: These are not mailing addresses. Due to limited staff, FamilySearch Centres are unable to respond to mail inquiries. | ||
== Local History or Society Centres == | == Local History or Society Centres == | ||
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*Review the information you obtained and record it in an appropriate place. | *Review the information you obtained and record it in an appropriate place. | ||
[[Category:Wales]] | [[Category:Wales Research Guidance]] | ||
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