#national museum cardiff

[danieleneandermancini]

PREZIOSI MANUFATTI ROMANI RINVENUTI A LLANDDYFNAN, GALLES SETTENTRIONALE

PREZIOSI MANUFATTI ROMANI RINVENUTI AD LLANDDYFNANN, GALLES SETTENTRIONALE Due bracciali in lega di rame (Treasure Case 23.68), casualmente rinvenuti nella comunità di Llanddyfnan, nella Contea di Anglesey, nel Galles settentrionale, sono stati consegnati a Sean Derby con il Dyfed Archaeological Trust, prima di essere portati in per l'inventariazione e l'interpretazione da parte di curatori esperti dell'Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales presso il...

Due bracciali in lega di rame (Treasure Case 23.68), casualmente rinvenuti nella comunità di Llanddyfnan, nella Contea di Anglesey, nel Galles settentrionale, sono stati consegnati a Sean Derby con il Dyfed Archaeological Trust, prima di essere portati in per l’inventariazione e l’interpretazione da parte di curatori esperti dell’Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales presso il National Museum…

[easterneuropeanbabe]

Claude Monet - water lilies

🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷

[gingeremo]

[propalahramota]

Met a celebrity yesterday

[llyfrenfys]

Cool event happening in St Fagans on the 22nd of July!

I'm in Aberystwyth and sadly can't go, but if you're in the area I'd highly recommend you take the tour with Oska and Reg- I worked with them a while back when I was an ACP in the Trawsnewid project and their tour is sure to be great! (They also run a really cool art collective called S.P.A.F. collective which I also reccomend checking out!)

The tour is 14+, bilingual (printed materials) and pay what you can - it's happening at 12-2pm on the 22nd of July 2023.

[thesilicontribesman]

Pieces discovered at Llangors Crannog may be a royal tunic over 1,000 years old.

In early medieval times, the crannog, an island constructed in the lake, was the site of a royal llys or court.

Conservators have analysed these fragments and found that they are made of linen and silk. The tunic was once decorated with birds, lions and vine leaves.

St. Fagans National Museum of History, nr. Cardiff, Wales

[life-imitates-art-far-more]

Jean-François Millet (1814-1875) "Gust of Wind" (c. 1872) Oil on canvas Realism Located in the National Museum Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales

[inkdrinkerworld]

For the Halloween thing, 14 with Remus Lupin 💖

Autumn is in full swing when Remus asks you out. You’d both been tiptoeing around your affection for each other for months, and as the cold swept in, Remus found his courage.

You’re walking around Cardiff, the leaves orange and yellow and falling off the trees.

Remus had taken you to the national museum there, then to a cafe where you’d gotten a hot chocolate and a slice of walnut cake. Remus had gotten a hot, black coffee and an extra slice of walnut cake for ‘himself.’

He’s walking you back home, more than a little mesmerized by you and the way frost comes from every word you say.

“What did you think of the woolly mammoth? Do you really think they existed?” You turn to Remus as you ask the question, your eyes round with wonder as you take a sip of your hot chocolate.

Remus weighs his answer, “I think they may have, I have doubts about their tusks being the real deal though.”

You smile, “So do I! They’re ivory just like elephants so I think we’d have harvested them all before they went extinct.”

Remus takes a sip of his coffee to hide the smile that wants to split his face at your excitement.

You go off on a little tangent, talking about the animals of old and how you think they died before the Ice Age, your hand moving wildly as if to punctuate your excitement.

By the time you reach your doorstep, your cheeks are cold and your body is buzzing with happiness.

Remus feels the same.

“I had a really lovely time,” Remus says softly, eyes holding your own as you stand on your top step to be just taller than him.

“So did I. You’re very welcome company, Remus.” He smiles this time, his scar glinting a little under the sun.

Before he can say anything, a couple leaves fall from the tree on the pavement, tangling themselves in his hair.

“Oh.” You gasp, walking a little closer to him. “You have a leaf in your hair,” your hand reaches up slowly in case he doesn’t want you to touch him.

When Remus doesn’t move, more from fondness that’s melted and mixed with adoration, you pluck the leaves from his sandy hair.

“There,” you smile as you hold the leaf up, a pretty auburn colour that goes with his sweater.

If Remus wasn’t smitten before, he is now. His heart all warm as you show him the leaf.

“Thanks dove,” he kisses your knuckles, reveling in the way your breath hitches. “Maybe we can meet next week to watch that movie you’re looking forward to.”

You nod, “I’d love that. Thanks for walking me home, Rem.”

Like he’d ever miss the chance to prolong your date.

[thunderstruck9]

Caroline Walker (British, 1982), Conditioning, 2019. Oil on linen, 215 x 155 cm. National Museum, Cardiff

[queerwelsh]

Vigils for Brianna Ghey in Wales:

Wednesday 15th February - Queens Square, Wrexham at 5pm

Wednesday 15th February - Castle Square, Swansea at 6pm

Thursday 16th February - Tree of Life outside National Museum Cardiff, 7pm

Friday 17th February - Meet at Fulton House, Swansea at 4:45pm

Friday 17th February - Aberystwyth Bandstand at 6pm

[bobnichollsart]

My 25 years of palaeoart chronology...

In 2016 I visited the National Museum Wales (Cardiff) and met a palaeoart treasure, Dura Antiquior, by Henry De la Beche (1830). More anon...

[pangur-and-grim]

Spotted in the wild (aka the gift shop of the National Museum in Cardiff) yesterday! It’s a really incredibly beautiful book, especially in person.

that's so cool, thanks for showing me!

[aimeedaisies]

The Princess Royal’s Official Engagements in October 2024

01/10 As Court Member of the Fishmongers’ Company, visited a Food Technology Class at Bingley Grammar School. 🐟🏫

As President of the UK Fashion and Textile Association, visited SIL Group’s Fibre Processing Mill at Ladywell Mills in Bradford. 🧵🧣

Visited Viking Arms Limited in Harrogate. ⚔️🏹🗡️

02/10 Visited Blackburn Meadows Bio-Mass Power Plant in Tinsley, Sheffield. 🍃🔋

Visited Sheffield Forgemasters. 🔥⚒️

Visited Loadhog at the Hog Works. 🚛🚚

Opened the University of Sheffield’s Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre. 🧬

03/10 As President of Carers Trust, attended the Short Breaks Wales Conference at Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground in Cardiff. 🦽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

As Colonel of The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons), attended the Annual Dinner at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel in Knightsbridge, London. 💂🍽️

04/10 As Vice Patron of the British Horse Society attended the Changing Lives Through Horses Forum at Saddlers' Hall in London. 🐎

08/10 As President of the Royal Yachting Association, opened Warsash Sailing Club’s renovated Clubhouse. ⛵️🍾

As Patron of Catch22, visited the Orion Centre in Havant, Hampshire. 🫂

Sir Tim represented Princess Anne at the Memorial Service for Mrs Julia Rausing (Philanthropist) which was held in St James’s Church in London. ⛪️

09/10 Attended the Annual National Service for Seafarers in St. Paul's Cathedral. ⛪️⚓️

10/10 As Patron of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, attended the Annual Scientific Conference at the Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead. 💊

As Patron of the Butler Trust, visited North Tyneside Youth Justice System in North Shields. 🔗

Opened a renovated manufacturing facility in North Shields. 🏢

11/10 As Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps, Marine Society and Sea Cadets, opened Midlands Boat Station in Birmingham. 🫡⛵️

As Chancellor of Harper Adams University, opened the Digital Learning Hub at the Quad in Telford. 🖥️💻🎮

As Patron of YSS Limited, visited the Criminal Justice Service at the Shropshire Golf Centre in Telford. 👩‍⚖️

14/10 As Guardian of Give Them A Sporting Chance and the Chaffinch Trust, held Management Board and Team Meetings at Gatcombe Park. 💼

15/10 With Sir Tim as Royal Patron of the Motor Neurone Disease Association, attended the “Countdown to Cure” Reception at the Royal College of Nursing in London. 💊

With Sir Tim As Patron of the Remembrance Trust, attended a Dinner at the Beefsteak Club in London. 🌹

16/10 As Royal Patron of the Security Institute, attended the Annual Conference at the Royal Society of Medicine. 🚨🔒

As Master of the Corporation of Trinity House, attended a Civic Luncheon at Trinity House. 🍽️

As Royal Patron of WISE, attended the Annual Conference at IET London: Savoy Place. 🧩

17/10 As Patron of the Cathedral Church of Saint German Peel Development Appeal attended a Thanksgiving Service in St German’s Cathedral, Peel, Isle of Man. 🇮🇲⛪️

Visited the Manx National Heritage “All at Sea” Exhibition at the House of Manannan in Peel, Isle of Man. 🇮🇲 🌊

As Grand Master of the Royal Victorian Order, attended Evensong and a Reception at The King’s Chapel of the Savoy in London. ⛪️🍾

As President of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, attended a Reception to mark the 250th Anniversary of RSA House. ���

Unofficial Sir Tim, as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Science Museum Group, attended the launch of the Manchester Science Festival at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester. 🧪🧬🔭

18/10 On behalf of The King, held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace. 🎖️

Attended a performance by the Spanish Riding School of Vienna at OVO Arena in Wembley. 🇦🇹🇪🇸🐎

19/10 With Sir Tim Attended British Champions Day at Ascot Racecourse. 🏆🐎

22/10 As Master of the Corporation of Trinity House, chaired the Quarterly Meeting of the Court and attended a Luncheon at Trinity House. 💼

As Patron of UK Coaching, held a Reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate Olympic and Paralympic Coaching. 🇬🇧🏅

23/10 Attended a Bicentenary Commemorative Service to recognise the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. 🚒🧯👨‍🚒

As Royal Patron of Leuchie Forever Fund, held a Benefactors’ Dinner at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. 🍽️

24/10 Re-opened the Rowan Glen Factory at Palnure, near Newton Stewart. 🍶

As Patron of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, opened the new wing at West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven. 🏥

With Sir Tim As Patron of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, attended the Trafalgar Night Dinner at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. ⚓️🫡🍽️

25/10 Opened the British Standards Institution International Electrotechnical Commission Annual Meeting at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. ����󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🔋

28/10 Attended the Prison Advice and Care Trust’s 125th Anniversary National Volunteer Awards at St John’s Church in London. 🏆

29/10 On behalf of The King, held morning and afternoon investitures at Windsor Castle.🎖️

31/10 Visited the Robotic Surgery Unit at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. 🤖🏥

Attended a Reception for the Pride of Somerset Youth Awards winners at Bridgwater and Taunton College. 🏆

Was installed as Chancellor of Health Sciences University before launching the University in Bournemouth. 🎓

As Patron of Save the Children UK, attended the Autumn in the City Dinner at the Savoy in London. 🍽️

Total official engagements for Anne in September: 58

2024 total so far: 371

Total official engagements accompanied/represented by Tim in September: 5

2024 total so far: 91

FYl - due to certain royal family members being off ill/in recovery I won't be posting everyone's engagement counts out of respect, I am continuing to count them and release the totals at the end of the year.

[centuriespast]

Girl in a Blue Dress Gwen John (1876–1939) National Museum Cardiff

[propalahramota]

This who you're being mean to btw

[llyfrenfys]

PLEASE TELL US ABOUT Y DDRAIG TRAWS!

Certainly! I'm more than happy to oblige.

First though I'm gonna need to tldr: the history of Y Ddraig Goch before we get onto the (accidentally) canonically trans part.

A brief history of Y Ddraig Goch:

(The modern Welsh flag)

Y Ddraig Goch first appears in the tales of the Mabinogi (Charlotte Guest version) in the tale of Lludd and Llefelys where it is fighting a white dragon. The fight is also described/expanded upon in the c. 829 AD text Historia Brittonum (attributed to Nennius) - where the red dragon represents Wales and the white dragon represents the Anglo-Saxons. In the story the red dragon triumphs over the white. Of course, Geoffrey of Monmouth also covers the story c. 1136 in Historia Regnum Brittaniae in which he introduces the concept of the red dragon heralding the arrival of King Arthur.

Geoffrey of Monmouth claims Arthur used a banner featuring a golden dragon. But we also know the accuracy of Monmouth can be questionable at times. Owain Glyndŵr did use a banner with a golden dragon called Y Ddraig Aur - raised in 1401 at Caernarfon - Glyndŵr chose this banner as a nod to the supposed banner of Arthur and his father.

Later on the Tudor monarchs (being a Welsh family) adopted a red dragon on a white and green background in their heraldry. Eventually Y Ddraig Goch on a white and green background became the official badge of Wales in 1800. The design became the official flag of Wales in 1959.

Y Ddraig Traws:

Now for the thing you're all here for -

So, as outlined, the history of the dragon as a national symbol of Wales goes back a long way. If we're just talking post-1959, there's some interesting implications for Y Ddraig Goch's depiction.

This is what the Welsh flag (and Y Ddraig Goch) looked like in 1959 when it was officially adopted as the flag of Wales. It looks broadly the same as the first flag and has some common features - such as not having a penis (or, as in the correct heraldic terminology - a pizzle). Meanwhile, in the arms of the Tudors (specifically Henry VII)

(Tudor dragon with pizzle) vs (dragon on the flag of Cardiff - pizzleless)

the penis is almost always included. So much to the point that the present royal family still includes the penis. While pretty much 0 depictions of the dragon in Wales include a penis. So you could interpret this as the dragon is seen as male only by the British royal family and as female everywhere else (which kinda implies that at some point the Tudor dragon had an mtf transition in Wales and she keeps getting misgendered by the royal family every time she is depicted in (mostly) England).

So much to the point that in 1995 this pound coin was made by the Royal Mint featuring the pizzle on the dragon with all four feet touching the ground as opposed to standing up (passant rather than rampant).

But in Wales you'd be hard pressed to see a pizzled dragon anywhere. Ergo, we can only conclude Y Ddraig Goch is trans and she transitioned in Wales and keeps getting misgendered in England.

[note: This is mostly tongue in cheek - but I do think it's fun to extrapolate that the Welsh dragon is trans because of the differences in depiction between Wales and England. Like many things Welsh, it is misrepresented by England and the idea of the Welsh dragon being misgendered only in England is, I think, a good metaphor for a whole lot of English treatment of Wales.]

Unrelatedly, there is a gay Welsh flag held at the National Museum of Wales which has a very wonky dragon which I find very endearing.

(cleaned up version I made)

So much so I made it an emoji in my Welsh bilingual LGBTQIA+ Discord (requirements for joining are - be 16+, either speak or are learning Welsh and identify as LGBTQIA+ in some way. Dm for link!).

(triaist ti 'you tried' emoji)

~ Completely unrelatedly ~ never forget the time someone was trying to homophobic to me by suggesting that I was disrespecting all the soldiers who died 'for the Welsh flag' by making it rainbow colours and not red - arguing that any change of colour of the dragon was disrespectful. Reader, my bus pass at the time for Mid Wales Travel had a purple dragon on it.