The Story of Guto Nyth Bran
New Year’s Eve, known in Wales as Nos Galan, is usually celebrated in the traditional English way, but in a part of Cynon Valley, the night is observed with a unique event. Held at Llanwonno and [...]
Thank You To All Of Our Supporters
Thank You to All Of Our Supporters As we approach Christmas and 2021, Cynon Valley Museum, would like to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who has given support to us amidst the [...]
The Life of Bernard Baldwin, Founder of the Nos Galan Races – Part 2
Welcome back to the second part of the Bernard Baldwin blogs! This article is inspired by the objects from the Cynon Valley Museum collection, which are featured throughout. They concern the [...]
Collecting 2020
The Cynon Valley Museum tells the story of the Cynon Valley from the distant past to the present day; it is the story of our community. As we continue through time we must continue collecting, so [...]
The Life of Bernard Baldwin, Founder of the Nos Galan Races – Part 1
This article is inspired by the objects from the Cynon Valley Museum collection, which will be featured throughout. They concern an event, the Nos Galan Race, founded by Bernard Baldwin in 1958. [...]
Cynon Valley Museum Temporary Closure
Cynon Valley Museum has Closed Following Welsh Government Guidance Cynon Valley Museum has now closed following changes to Welsh Government guidance relating to museums. Currently we [...]
