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Archives and Libraries

For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the Wales Archives and Libraries page.

Record Office[edit | edit source]

Cardiganshire Record Office
Ceredigion Archives
Old Town Hall
Queen's Rd
Aberystwyth SY23 2EB UK

Telephone: 1970 633697
Email: archives@ceredigion.gov.uk
Website
The Collections
Research Services

Cardiganshire Record Office, referred to as Ceredigion Archives, was established in 1974 and is the Archive of the county previously called Cardiganshire (Sir Aberteifi) but now called Ceredigion.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Aberaeron Library
County Hall
Stryd y Farchnad
Aberaeron SA46 0AT UK
Telephone: 01545 572500
Email: aeronllb@ceredigion.gov.uk
Website: Aberaeron Library

Aberystwyth Library
Canolfan Alun R. Edwards
Queen's Square
Aberystwyth SY23 2EB UK
Telephone: 01970 633717
Email: ystwythllb@ceredigion.gov.uk
Website: Aberystwyth Library

Cardigan Library
Council Offices
Morgan St
Cardigan SA43 1DG UK
Telephone: 1545 574110
Email: teifillb@ceredigion.gov.uk
Website: Cardigan Library

Hugh Owen Library
Aberystwyth University
Hugh Owen Library
Penglais, Aberystwyth SY23 3DZ UK
Telephone: 01970 622400
Email: is@aber.ac.uk
Website: Hugh Owen Library

Lampeter Library
Market Street
Lampeter SA48 7DR UK
Telephone: 01570 423606
Email: pedrllb@ceredigion.gov.uk
Website: Lampeter Library

Llandysul Library
Canolfan Ceredigion
Llandysul SA44 4QS UK
Telephone: 01545 574236
Email: tysullb@ceredigion.gov.uk
Website: Llandysul Library

National Library of Wales (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru)
Penglais Rd
Aberystwyth SY23 3BU UK
Telephone: 1970 632800
Email: gofyn@llgc.org.uk
Website: National Library of Wales

The Library is situated in Aberystwyth, on the Ceredigion coast, and must have one of the best views of any Library in the world, looking out over Cardigan Bay. The National Library of Wales' purpose is to make our culture and heritage accessible to all to learn, research, and enjoy.

New Quay Library
Uplands Square
New Quay SA45 9QH UK
Telephone: 01545 560803
Email: newquaylibrary@gmail.com
Website: New Quay Library

Museums[edit | edit source]

Ceredigion Museum (Amgueddfa Ceredigion)
Coliseum
Terrace Road
Aberystwyth SY23 2AQ UK
Telephone: 01970 633088
Email: museum@ceredigion.gov.uk
Website: Ceredigion Museum

Welcome to Ceredigion Museum, housed in a beautifully preserved Edwardian theatre. We are situated in the heart of Aberystwyth, near the seafront. The museum is home to both permanent and temporary displays that explore Ceredigion’s heritage, culture, and art. The museum is open to everyone; young, old, and everyone in between. As well as being a thriving museum we also have film nights, performances, workshops, a bustling café serving delicious local produce, and a museum shop.

Lampeter Museum (Amgueddfa Llambed)
Old Porters Lodge
College Street
Lampeter SA48 7ED UK
Telephone: 01570 422769
Email: selwynwalters@btinternet.com
Website: Lampeter Museum

An independent museum established and administered by Hanes Llambed (Lampeter History Society).

Archives[edit | edit source]

Ceredigion Archives (Archifdy Ceredigion)
Old Town Hall
Queen's Rd
Aberystwyth SY23 2EB UK
Telephone: 1970 633697
Email: archives@ceredigion.gov.uk
Website: Ceredigion Archives

Ceredigion Archives is the record office for the county formerly known as Cardiganshire or (in Welsh) Sir Aberteifi. We collect and preserve documents about the history of Cardiganshire and make them available for research.

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 '''For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the [[Wales Archives and Libraries|Wales Archives and Libraries]] page.'''<br>
-==Archives ==
+== Record Office ==
 '''Cardiganshire Record Office'''<br>Ceredigion Archives<br>Old Town Hall<br>Queen's Rd<br>Aberystwyth SY23 2EB UK<br><br>Telephone: 1970 633697<br>
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 == Libraries ==
-*[https://www.ceredigion.gov.uk/resident/tourism-leisure/ceredigion-library/branch-locations/ '''Ceredigion Libraries Branch Locations''']
+'''Aberaeron Library'''<br>County Hall<br>Stryd y Farchnad<br>Aberaeron SA46 0AT UK<br>Telephone: 01545 572500<br>Email: [mailto:aeronllb@ceredigion.gov.uk aeronllb@ceredigion.gov.uk]<br>
+Website: [http://libraries.ceredigion.gov.uk/iguana/www.main.cls?p=344a9a15-6c22-4dae-a0a5-09f9fd22308e&v=4bd628b0-4a5d-4b0b-b655-6e3f7edbafae Aberaeron Library]
+'''Aberystwyth Library'''<br>Canolfan Alun R. Edwards<br>Queen's Square<br>Aberystwyth SY23 2EB UK<br>Telephone: 01970 633717<br>
+Email: [mailto:ystwythllb@ceredigion.gov.uk ystwythllb@ceredigion.gov.uk]<br>
+Website: [http://libraries.ceredigion.gov.uk/iguana/www.main.cls?p=344a9a15-6c22-4dae-a0a5-09f9fd22308e&v=8b61b01e-acaa-4483-9062-8c8cb4ee8d87 Aberystwyth Library]
+'''Cardigan Library'''<br>Council Offices<br>Morgan St<br>Cardigan SA43 1DG UK<br>Telephone: 1545 574110<br>Email: [mailto:teifillb@ceredigion.gov.uk teifillb@ceredigion.gov.uk]<br>
+Website: [http://libraries.ceredigion.gov.uk/iguana/www.main.cls?p=344a9a15-6c22-4dae-a0a5-09f9fd22308e&v=63f576c2-2364-4911-8d0d-9c2cd07cbc84 Cardigan Library]
+'''Hugh Owen Library'''<br>Aberystwyth University<br>Hugh Owen Library<br>Penglais, Aberystwyth SY23 3DZ UK<br>Telephone: 01970 622400<br>Email: [mailto:is@aber.ac.uk is@aber.ac.uk]<br>
+Website: [https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/library-services/hughowen/ Hugh Owen Library]
+'''Lampeter Library'''<br>Market Street<br>Lampeter SA48 7DR UK<br>Telephone: 01570 423606<br>Email: [mailto:pedrllb@ceredigion.gov.uk pedrllb@ceredigion.gov.uk]<br>
+Website: [http://libraries.ceredigion.gov.uk/iguana/www.main.cls?p=344a9a15-6c22-4dae-a0a5-09f9fd22308e&v=c4e5b41b-5538-457d-ad2e-a0202640c53f Lampeter Library]
+'''Llandysul Library'''<br>Canolfan Ceredigion<br>Llandysul SA44 4QS UK<br>Telephone: 01545 574236<br>Email: [mailto:tysullb@ceredigion.gov.uk tysullb@ceredigion.gov.uk]<br>
+Website: [http://libraries.ceredigion.gov.uk/iguana/www.main.cls?p=344a9a15-6c22-4dae-a0a5-09f9fd22308e&v=99c9da74-d68b-4cd9-86ec-4c9756d32c6c Llandysul Library]
+'''National Library of Wales (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru)'''<br>Penglais Rd<br>Aberystwyth SY23 3BU UK<br>Telephone: 1970 632800<br>
+Email: [mailto:gofyn@llgc.org.uk gofyn@llgc.org.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.library.wales/ National Library of Wales]
+:The Library is situated in Aberystwyth, on the Ceredigion coast, and must have one of the best views of any Library in the world, looking out over Cardigan Bay.  The National Library of Wales' purpose is to make our culture and heritage accessible to all to learn, research, and enjoy.
+'''New Quay Library'''<br>Uplands Square<br>New Quay SA45 9QH UK<br>Telephone: 01545 560803<br>Email: [mailto:newquaylibrary@gmail.com newquaylibrary@gmail.com]<br>
+Website: [http://libraries.ceredigion.gov.uk/iguana/www.main.cls?p=344a9a15-6c22-4dae-a0a5-09f9fd22308e&v=4a1282a7-6698-414a-ab7c-f7163ae9c011 New Quay Library]
 == Museums ==
-'''Ceredigion Museum (Amgueddfa Ceredigion)'''<br>Coliseum<br>Terrace Road<br>Aberystwyth SY23 2AQ UK<br><br>Telephone: 01970 633088<br>
-Email: [mailto:museum@ceredigion.gov.uk museum@ceredigion.gov.uk]<br>[http://www.ceredigionmuseum.wales/ Website]
+'''Ceredigion Museum (Amgueddfa Ceredigion)'''<br>Coliseum<br>Terrace Road<br>Aberystwyth SY23 2AQ UK<br>Telephone: 01970 633088<br>
-::The museum is home to both permanent and temporary displays that explore Ceredigion’s heritage, culture, and art. The museum is open to everyone; young, old, and everyone in between.  As well as being a thriving museum we also have film nights, performances, workshops, a bustling café serving delicious local produce, and a museum shop.
+Email: [mailto:museum@ceredigion.gov.uk museum@ceredigion.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.ceredigionmuseum.wales/ Ceredigion Museum]
-==Civil Registration Offices==
-The [https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/ '''General Register Office'''] holds a central copy of all birth, marriage, and death registrations in England. These certificates can be ordered from their [https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/ '''website'''] (a login is required but it is free to register and search).
+:Welcome to Ceredigion Museum, housed in a beautifully preserved Edwardian theatre. We are situated in the heart of Aberystwyth, near the seafront.  The museum is home to both permanent and temporary displays that explore Ceredigion’s heritage, culture, and art. The museum is open to everyone; young, old, and everyone in between.  As well as being a thriving museum we also have film nights, performances, workshops, a bustling café serving delicious local produce, and a museum shop.
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-Sometimes research might be required to determine where a town or parish was in a former registration district, or even its current district.  For a list of the '''historic and current registration districts and their parishes''', see [https://www.ukbmd.org.uk/reg/cgn.html Registration Districts in Cardiganshire].
+'''Lampeter Museum (Amgueddfa Llambed)'''<br>Old Porters Lodge<br>College Street<br>Lampeter SA48 7ED UK<br>Telephone: 01570 422769<br>
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+Email: [mailto:selwynwalters@btinternet.com selwynwalters@btinternet.com]<br>Website: [http://www.hanesllambed.org.uk/ Lampeter Museum]
-Sometimes additional help is available from local registrars. For example, proof of death and close family relationship can make more recent records available. Visit or correspond with:<br>
-<br>
+:An independent museum established and administered by Hanes Llambed (Lampeter History Society).
-'''Ceredigion Registration Service'''<br>
-*[https://www.ceredigion.gov.uk/resident/births-deaths-marriages-civil-partnerships/contact-details/ '''Contact Details''']<br>
+== Archives ==
-*[https://www.ceredigion.gov.uk/resident/births-deaths-marriages-civil-partnerships/copy-certificates/ '''Copy of a Birth, Death, Marriage and Civil Partnership Certificate''']
+'''Ceredigion Archives (Archifdy Ceredigion)'''<br>Old Town Hall<br>Queen's Rd<br>Aberystwyth SY23 2EB UK<br>Telephone: 1970 633697<br>
+Email: [mailto:archives@ceredigion.gov.uk archives@ceredigion.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.archifdy-ceredigion.org.uk/ Ceredigion Archives]
+:Ceredigion Archives is the record office for the county formerly known as Cardiganshire or (in Welsh) Sir Aberteifi.  We collect and preserve documents about the history of Cardiganshire and make them available for research.
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