The Society
Officers
Brycheiniog
Digitalisation
Oral Archive Project
Sir John Lloyd Lecture
Schools History Project
New Acquisitions
Officers
Brycheiniog
Digitalisation
Oral Archive Project
Sir John Lloyd Lecture
Schools History Project
New Acquisitions
Brecknock Society and Museum Friends
Cymdeithas Brycheiniog a Chyfeillion yr Amgueddfa
Cymdeithas Brycheiniog a Chyfeillion yr Amgueddfa
Charity Registration No.518041 Rhif Cofrestru Elusennol
The Brecknock Society was formed in 1928 and founded the first county museum in the former Glamorgan Street Chapel. In 1951, the management of the museum was transferred to the then Breconshire County Council and a Friends of the Museum was formed.
Reconstruction of an Assize Court Session in situ at Brecknock Museum.
In 1974 the museum was taken over by Powys County Council and was moved to the present premises in the Shire Hall and old Assize Court building at Captain’s Walk. In 1986 the two societies joined forces as the Brecknock Society and Museum Friends.
The Society has as its aim the promotion of the study and understanding of the Archaeology, History, Geology, Natural History, the Arts and Literature of Wales, especially the historic county of Brecknock.
The activities of the Society include:
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assisting the development of the Brecknock Museum and Art Gallery, by purchasing equipment and artefacts, and to lobby on its behalf;
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overseeing the Schools History competition and the archive project;
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promoting the biennial Roland Mathias Literary Prize;
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arranging monthly lectures during the winter, including the notable Sir John Lloyd Memorial Lecture
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organising visits and field trips to historic sites in Brecknock and beyond during the summer;
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publishing our Journal ‘Brycheiniog’
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Programme 2009 -
Sunday 26th April 2009 -
Annual Henry Vaughan Memorial Service
Llansanffraed Church 4.00pm
Tuesday 19th May 2009 -
Afternoon Visit to Crickhowell
Meet at Clarence Hall 2.30pm
Saturday 6th June 2009 -
6pm Chairman’s Invitation to his Home,
Aberyail, Llangynidr,
followed by Supper £8 per head.
Limited Numbers, please book with Secretary
Tuesday 14th July 2009 -
6pm Guided Visit to Ty Illtud Chambered Tomb
Meet at A40 Layby in Llanhamlach
Tuesday 15th September 2009
7pm St Illtud -
Illustrated Talk by Brynach Parri
Guildhall, Brecon
Monday 12th October 2009 -
2.30pm Service to God and Country -
Mrs Susan Ballance on notable members of the Garnons-
Tuesday 17 November 2009
7pm David Pryce of Merthyr Cynog 1762-
‘Dissipation to Distinction’
Talk by Ken Jones
Monday 15 February 2010
2.30 Treasure from St Mary’s
Illustrated Talk by Dr Mark Redknap
Brecknock Museum
Friday 19th March 2010 -
Sir John Lloyd Memorial Lecture
Guildhall Brecon 7.30pm
The Roman Presence in Brecknock
Dr J L Davies
Tickets Free, but must be booked in advance
Monday 12 April
Annual General Meeting Brecknock Museum
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