Cultures and memories

Taith Sgowt i Gaerdydd
Elen Owens, Grŵp Sgowtiaid Cyntaf Porthaethwy

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An Explorer's trip to Cardiff

Fourteen year old Elen Owens is a student at St Gerard’s School in Bangor, and a member of the Menai Bridge Scouts group. Here, she talks about her recent visit to the Senedd in Cardiff for the HLF’s First World War: then and now event.
Dr Roisin Higgins who is leading the Dear Mrs Pennyman project
Dr Roisin Higgins who is leading the Dear Mrs Pennyman project

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Dear Mrs Pennyman

Dr Roisín Higgins explores the project that is sharing recently discovered stories of women who lost loved ones during the First World War.
Richard Bellamy, Pennaeth CDL yng Nghyrmu
Richard Bellamy, Pennaeth CDL yng Nghyrmu

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Diving in to heritage at Pontypridd Lido

Last week the much-loved Pontypridd Lido re-opened after almost a quarter of a century. Our new Head of HLF Wales, Richard Bellamy, explains why its story is so important to him.
Painting depicting the Battle of Waterloo
Painting depicting the Battle of Waterloo

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Bringing Waterloo to Life

As the nation marks the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo, David Huse, CEO of Waterloo 200, talks about why it’s so important the battle is remembered.