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, which is now on sale. 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 -
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 Romans in Breconshire
Dr J L Davies, Aberystwyth University
Tickets Free, but must be booked in advance from the secretary, Miss Helen Gichard, c/o Brecknock Museum. Priority booking for members closes 21st February. Volume XLI of Brycheiniog will be available at this lecture. Price £12.
Monday 12 April
Annual General Meeting Brecknock Museum
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