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  • This inscribed stone dates from the 6th century and was found at the ruin of Capel Bronwen, in the parish of Llantrisant, Anglesey. Stones of this nature were generally erected as tombstones or memorials. This stone is particularly important not only for its unusual length (147cms) and detail but because it is a rare example of an inscription which commemorates a woman. However, the majority of the inscription relates to her husband who was a priest and possibly a bishop. This demonstrates that there was an organised church in existence in 6th century Anglesey. The Latin inscription is carved on the face and the side and reads as follows: '... iva, a most holy woman lies here, who was the very loving wife of Bivatigirnus, servant of God, bishop (?priest), and disciple of Paulinus, by race a ...docian, and an example to all his fellow citizens and relatives, both in character (and) in rule of life, (as also) of wisdom (which is better) than gold or gems'. To view the 3 lines of inscription on the right-hand side of the stone, click on the 'additional item' which is linked to this main image. Source: V. E. Nash-Williams, 'The Early Christian Monuments of Wales' (University of Wales Press, Cardiff, 1950).
Llantrisant Stone, late 6th century [image 1 of 2]
  • The engineer Thomas Telford (1757-1834) used this chair at the George Hotel, Bangor, where he stayed during the construction of the Menai Bridge, 1819-1826.
Chair used by Thomas Telford at the George Hotel, Bangor, 1819-1826
  • An oak-panelled dower chest. Chests were generally used to hold clothes or bed-linen and upon marriage, women were presented with linen and blankets in a wooden chest which became known as the 'dower chest'. The lid of this chest is carved with the letters and date 'L.A.K.A, 1671'. These were the initials of Lewis Anwyl and Katherine Anwyl, Parc, Llanfrothen, who married in 1671.
Dower chest, dated 1671
  • Dining table and chairs from Ynysgain, Cricieth, the home of the Jones and Pughe Jones families between 1501-1890.
Dining table and chairs from Ynysgain, Cricieth
  • This early eighteenth-century clock features a brass face dial with the inscription 'Morgan Price of Gerthi Blyog, 1734'.
Long-case clock made by Morgan Price, Gerddi Bluog, Harlech, 1734 [image 1 of 2]
Untitled watercolour painting by Amy Brazil, late 19th century