The Cardiff Story
The Cardiff Story, The Old Library, Trinity Street,
Cardiff
Cardiff
CF10 1BH
Wales
Website
Telephone
029 2078 8334
In our fun, free and interactive galleries, discover how Cardiff was transformed from the small market town of the 1300s, to one of the world's biggest ports in the 1900s, to the cool, cosmopolitan capital we know today. The museum, in the beautiful and historic Old Library building, is rich in stories, objects, photographs and film telling the history of Cardiff through the eyes of those who created the city – its people.
Venue Type:
Museum, Gallery
The Cardiff Story, The Old Library, Trinity Street,
Cardiff
Cardiff
CF10 1BH
Wales
Website
Telephone
029 2078 8334
The Adamsdown Museum
The theme is Adamsdown - past, present and future. A call went out for people who lived, worked and studied in Adamsdown to contribute their own art work from photography, film or sculpture. Themed-workshops took place in two local schools (Tredegarville Church in Wales Primary and Adamsdown Primary), and contributions from the local Homework Club, knit and natter group, STAR camera club, and Adamsdown Arts Association members have resulted in a colourful range of pieces, created by all ages.
If you'd like more information about the Adamsdown Museum, Adamsdown Arts Association or the Adamsdown Communities First Project please contact 02920 460 899 or call into The Resource Centre, 10G Moira Terrace, Adamsdown, Cardiff.
Suitable for
- Any age
Languages
- Welsh
Where
The Cardiff Story, The Old Library, Cardiff CF10 1BH
Website
Stories from Ely Hospital
The Ely Hospital Inquiry was published by the 1969. The inquiry was headed by Geoffrey Howe following terrible revelations of ill-treatment of patients by a whistle blower in the News of the World.
Now, over 40 years later, former residents mainly living in Cardiff are coming out to tell their stories about what life was like living or working in Ely Hospital. They are making their stories public through an exhibition at The Cardiff Story Museum from 16th January 2012
Cardiff People First, an organisation run by and for people with a learning disability, started the project in May 2011, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. They could see that people were still eager to talk about Ely Hospital and felt it was important that the voices of people with a learning disability were heard. Many people who lived and worked at Ely Hospital have now passed away and it was important to capture the memories of those who still talk about their lives at Ely Hospital.
During the exhibition we are running a programme of workshops including Learning Disability Awareness Sessions, and we will be joined by University Lecturers including Dr Colin Young of Cardiff University and Dr Robert Jenkins of University of Glamorgan. Mark Drakeford Assembly Member will be running a workshop on The Ely Hospital Inquiry of 1969.
For information about the exhibition and the associated workshops, please contact Cardiff People First on 029 2023 1555
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Languages
- Welsh
Where
The Cardiff Story
Website
The Cardiff Story, The Old Library, Trinity Street,
Cardiff
Cardiff
CF10 1BH
Wales
Website
Telephone
029 2078 8334
Creative Craft
Drop in to the Cardiff Story Museum for some family fun at this creative craft
session. Make a stylish mask of a racoon, a monkey or a lioness, just like the
animals on Cardiff Castle’s animal wall.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
- Any age
When
2-4pm
Where
The Learning Suite
Website
Creative Craft
Drop in to the Cardiff Story Museum for some family fun at this creative craft
session. Make a stylish mask of a racoon, a monkey or a lioness, just like the
animals on Cardiff Castle’s animal wall.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 0-4
- 7-10
- 11-13
- Any age
- Especially for children
When
11am-1pm
Where
The Learning Suite
Website
‘Talking Heads' - An Evening of True Stories
From life changing events, people, places and moments - all stories will aim to get in the spirit of celebrating LGBT History month Cymru.
Doors open at 7pm, ‘Talking Heads' to start at 7.30pm
Please note - This event is not ticketed, but seats will be allocated on a first come basis.
Suitable for
- 18+
- 16-17
- Not suitable for children
When
7-9pm
Where
The Cardiff Story
Admission
For more information please contact - Lucie Connors, Lucie.Connors@cardiff.gov.uk / 02920 788336
Website
http://www.cardiffstory.com/content.asp?nav=174,238&parent_directory_id=2
The Cardiff Story, The Old Library, Trinity Street,
Cardiff
Cardiff
CF10 1BH
Wales
Website
Telephone
029 2078 8334
Getting there
The Old Library is situated on the Hayes in Cardiff city centre. The main entrance is on Trinity Street, opposite Howells' department store.
Bus: the most convenient bus stops for the Old Library are in Westgate Street and Bute Terrace. The Central Bus station is about 10 minutes’ walk away.
Train: Cardiff Central is a five minute walk away, and Queen Street around 10 minutes’ walk.
Taxi: after 11am the closest place to be dropped off by taxi is on Wharton Street, 50 yards from the Museum entrance.
Park and Ride: The city centre Park & Ride service is also available, details here.
Parking: Click here for the latest information on city centre parking. For a map showing all city centre car parks, click here.
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