Celebrate Welsh Hidden Treasures
September 14, 2007
A series of pencil drawings of the Aberdare Valley have been commended as Welsh “hidden treasures”.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is delighted and proud to be the owners of the 1827-1828 drawings, which are the work of Emma and Lucy Bacon, daughters of the celebrated ironmaster Anthony Bacon.
Previously homed in Aberdare Library and now in the possession of the Cynon Valley Museum, the pictures are so special, they were short listed from numerous entries from across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales in the Hidden Treasures Brought To Life competition.
While the Welsh section of the competition was won by Conwy, which will now have its “hidden treasures” placed online for the nation to enjoy, the competition has once again highlighted the heritage, history and culture that is held across Rhondda Cynon Taf for all to enjoy.
Gill Evans, Head of the Libraries and Museum Service, said: “Being in the finals of this prestigious national competition was a huge honour for Rhondda Cynon Taf, its libraries and museums.
“The pencil drawings of the Bacon sisters are just one example of the huge array of local heritage and history artefacts we have on offer in this county. And, best of all, it is available for many people to enjoy.”
To find out more about the historical and cultural materials in our libraries and museums, contact Nick Kelland (01685 880054) or visit www.rhondda-cynon-taf.gov.uk/libraries .
The Hidden Treasures Brought to Life competition was launched in Spring this year and aims to put treasures held in public libraries online. The winning entries, one each from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, will be placed online for the nation to enjoy.
* Photograph by Angel Norris
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