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[[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Wales Genealogy|Wales]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Planing a Research Trip | |||
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=== Travel to Wales === | |||
1. It is possible to travel directly to Wales by air if you intend to visit the Cardiff area in the south. | |||
*[http://www.cwlfly.com/ Cardiff International Airport] | |||
*[http://www.visitwales.com/ Official Wales Tourism site] | |||
2. How do I get from London to Aberystwyth by train and bus? | |||
*[http://www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk/ Arriva Trains Wales] | |||
*[http://www.traveline-cymru.org.uk/ TravelLine Cymru] | |||
*[http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/wales/swwales/home/ First Buses] (South & West Wales) | |||
*[http://www.walesflexipass.co.uk/eng/flexi.php Freedom of Wales FlexiPass] | |||
3. Can I get a rental car on the weekend when I arrive in one of the train or bus stations 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/ TravelineCymru]. | |||
=== What to do while in Wales === | === What to do while in Wales === | ||
Visit the Welsh National | *[http://www.visitwales.com/ Official Wales Tourism site] | ||
*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 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'''. | |||
*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. | |||
*Consider making electronic copies and saving the new information on a website or other alternate source. | |||
*Visit an Archive or Library | |||
== Archives == | |||
=== National Offices === | |||
*[http://www.llgc.org.uk/index.php?id=2 The National Library] in '''Aberystwyth'''. | |||
=== | === County Offices === | ||
''' | *[http://www.glamro.gov.uk/ The Glamorgan Record Office] in '''Cardiff''' (currently under reconstruction). | ||
*[http://archifdy-ceredigion.org.uk/ The Ceredigion Archive] in '''Aberystwyth'''. | |||
*[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> | |||
''' | '''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> | |||
''' | '''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> | |||
'''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, FamilySearch Centres are unable to respond to mail inquiries. | |||
Review the information you obtained and record it in an appropriate place. | == Local History or Society Centres == | ||
*The [[Aberkenfig Resource Centre|Aberkenfig Resource Centre]] of the Glamorgan Family History Society in '''Bridgend'''. | |||
*Merthyr Tydfil Town Library. | |||
*The [[Clwyd Family History Society Resource Centre|Clwyd Family History Society Resource Centre]] in Cefn Mawr, '''Wrexham'''. | |||
== After you return home == | |||
*Review the information you obtained and record it in an appropriate place. | |||
[[Category:Wales Research Guidance]] | |||
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