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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.

Archives[edit | edit source]

Anglesey Record Office
Anglesey Archives
Industrial Estate Road
Bryn Cefni Industrial Estate
Llangefni LL77 7JA, UK

Telephone: 1248 751930
Email: archives@ynysmon.gov.uk
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Records held by the Archive include parish registers, non-conformist registers, census returns, wills and testaments, land tax records, maps and plans, photographs, newspapers, education records, local government records, quarter session records, crew lists for ships registered at Beaumaris, and other public and private collections.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

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Museums[edit | edit source]

Swtan Heritage Museum
Dilwyn
Church Bay LL65 4ET UK
Telephone: 1407 730186
Email: swtan@hotmail.co.uk
Website: Swtan Heritage Museum

Swtan (pronounced Su-tan) is a fully restored example of a 17th century Welsh cottage with a thatched roof. It is situated on the beautiful north west coast of Anglesey, in the picturesque village of Church Bay (Porth Swtan).

Holyhead Maritime Museum (Amgueddfa Arforol Caergybi)
1 Walthew Ave
Holyhead LL65 1AF UK
Telephone: 01407 769745
Email: lindahadley28@yahoo.com
Website: Holyhead Maritime Museum

Situated at picturesque Newry Beach, the museum is a fascinating family experience. Take a step back in time at the oldest lifeboat station in Wales. Learn about shipwrecks, gallant rescues, and pirates. Find out what it was like to sail on the Irish Sea 100 years ago. Visit our WW2 Air Raid Shelter and marvel at our collection of WW1 and WW2 memorabilia. You can even test out our authentic Air Raid Siren!

The Old Court House Museum
Beaumaris Gaol and Courthouse Museum
Steeple Lane
Beaumaris LL58 8EP UK
Telephone: 01248 810921
Website: The Old Court House Museum

The courthouse was constructed in 1614, and renovated in the 19th century. Here visitors can walk through the large rectangular courtroom, stand in the original dock, and view the splendour of the grand jury room.

Copper Kingdom Centre
Amlwch Port LL68 9DB UK
Telephone: 1407 830298
Email: admin@copperkingdom.co.uk
Website

The Copper Kingdom Centre is located on the quayside in the picturesque fishing harbour of Amlwch port. This awarding-winning centre tells the tales of the transformation of the district.

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 :Situated at picturesque Newry Beach, the museum is a fascinating family experience. Take a step back in time at the oldest lifeboat station in Wales.  Learn about shipwrecks, gallant rescues, and pirates. Find out what it was like to sail on the Irish Sea 100 years ago. Visit our WW2 Air Raid Shelter and marvel at our collection of WW1 and WW2 memorabilia. You can even test out our authentic Air Raid Siren!
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 '''The Old Court House Museum'''<br>Beaumaris Gaol and Courthouse Museum<br>Steeple Lane<br>Beaumaris LL58 8EP UK<br>Telephone: 01248 810921<br>
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