RCAHMW

1. Visit Us at Eisteddfod y Garreg Las: 1–8 August

   We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors to the Royal Commission’s stand (1005–1006) at this year’s National Eisteddfod in Llantwd, Pembrokeshire. Set within the remarkable ‘Garreg Las’ landscape, the area is renowned for the internationally famous Preseli Bluestones and is rich in archaeology and history. This year is especially significant as it marks 850 years since […]

2. Inspiring the Next Generation of Archaeologists

   The Council for British Archaeology’s Festival of Archaeology, taking place this month (18 July–2 August) is a wonderful opportunity to encourage young people to discover Wales’s rich archaeological heritage and the stories hidden within our landscapes. At the Commission, inspiring future archaeologists is an important part of our work. Whether through community excavations, digital resources, […]

3. Educate, Agitate, Organise: Elizabeth Andrews and the Completion of the Monumental Welsh Women Campaign

   On 25 June 2026, the fifth and final statue commissioned by the Monumental Welsh Women campaign was unveiled at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum, the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery near Pontypridd. The bronze sculpture commemorates Elizabeth Andrews (1882–1960), one of the most influential Welsh political activists of the twentieth century and a lifelong champion of workers’, […]

4. 20 Years On: The Architecture of Senedd Cymru

   This year the Senedd building celebrates its twentieth anniversary. On 7 May, the people of Wales went to the polls to elect who sits within the Senedd. This year’s election was the seventh since the introduction of devolution in 1999, but the first to the newly expanded Senedd of ninety-six members. In this short blog, […]

5. Step Behind Closed Doors This Summer: Join Us for Commission-Led Tours of Cadw’s Hidden Treasures 

   Once again this summer, there will be a great opportunity to explore some of Wales’s most atmospheric historic Cadw sites – places that are usually opened only on special occasions. In a special partnership between Cadw and the Royal Commission, these unique “Walk and Talk” events invite you behind the doors of three remarkable heritage sites. More than just a tour, these visits are a chance to take part in relaxed, informal conversations […]