Excavations at Eliseg's Pillar

Chester and Bangor Universities are conducting archaeological excavations on the site of Eliseg's Pillar in a programme organised in collaboration with Llangollen Museum. On Saturday 31st July there will be an open day at Valle Crucis Abbey where there will be lots of family fun (storytellers, re-enactors, children's activities) as well as trips up to the excavation site and information about the dig.

Remembering Those Who Made the Sacrifice During the Wars

Llangollen Museum has received a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund for a community programme to research the histories of the men and women of Llangollen and the surrounding area that are commemorated on the war memorials. Click below to see what we are doing and to find out how you can help.

Virtual Artefacts Touring Exhibition

Llangollen Museum, working in partnership with a number of other museums across north Wales and the borders and local companies specialising in 3D imaging, have been successful in obtaining funding from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation to create a new programme 'Bringing the Artefacts Back to the People'. Click below to find out more.

Your Town Your Story

The Llangollen Oral History Group is carrying out a reminiscences project funded by Cadwyn Clwyd. Do you have, or know anyone who has, stories or tales about Llangollen and the area in the past? If so click below to see how you can have your memories preserved for posterity.

Discover a little of the fascinating history of this unique area in the borderlands of Wales. The Llangollen Museum site will let you find out about the people and places, stories myths and legends, shops and businesses and many other aspects of the history.

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