Dangos 211 canlyniad

First line: It stands alone. Written 'travelling back from Gordon Bottomley's (Silverdale)'. Manuscript draft in pencil.

First line: Today I want the sky. Written in Steep. Typescript. Lacks beginning, lines 25-34 only.

First line: The sorrow of true love is a great sorrow. Written at Lydd. Manuscript copy in ink in Helen Thomas' hand.

First line: Harry, you know at night. Written in Steep. Typescript.

Edward Thomas' pocket watch, on his person when he died at Arras, early 20th century.

Edward Thomas' button from the Artist's Rifles uniform, given to Myfanwy Thomas by Joyce Herbert. With a note by Myfanwy Thomas attached [1914-1917].

Souvenirs of the war of 1914-18, including Christmas and other cards from troops on active service, programmes of concerts given to the troops, particularly to Welsh units, a copy of a farewell address given on November 19, 1918, by Brigadier-General H. E. ap Rhys Pryce on relinquishing the command of the 113th Infantry Brigade, and cognate material collected by J. W. P. Parry, Aberystwyth.

Letters and other papers, 1915-1916, relating to the Aberystwyth Weekly Comforts for Fighters Fund.

A transcript of the diary, 26 July 1914-22 April 1916, of a soldier from Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, serving with the Royal Engineers in the First World War, including a record of his experiences on active service in the Dardanelles.
On the basis of information supplied by Mr Gwyn Jenkins, Talybont, January 2012, the writer of the diary has been identified as Hubert Cole, a Sapper with the 1st Welsh Field Company Royal Engineers. He married Kate Eveline Webb at St Luke's Bayswater on 1 November 1914.

Letter from Edward Thomas to Helen Thomas, sent from Field Post Office - envelope only, postmarked 7 Apr 1917.

First line: November's days are thirty. Written in Steep. Typescript.

Some reminiscences of Ellis Humphrey Evans ('Hedd Wyn') under training at the military camp at Litherland, Lancashire, by a friend and fellow-soldier, J. B. Thomas, Seven Sisters.

The diary of soldier Thomas Davenport Twist (Tommy Twist), 1915, who served with the Welsh Regiment during the First World War until he was wounded, and documents relating to his military career and other papers. He was born and brought up in Lancashire, England, and moved to Ammanford. A brief typescript biography and transcriptions of his diary and documents have been included with the items.

A letter, 1917, in Welsh written by H. Iorwerth Hughes to his parents from Salonika, whilst serving in the First World War.

Atgofion am y Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf, 1914-1918 gan T. Salisbury Jones. Rhwng byrddau. Rhoddwyd gan Mrs T. Salisbury Jones, Penmaenmawr, Mehefin 1969.

Circular from Alfred T. Davies, Board of Education. Asks that the recipient consult and help circulate the enclosed booklet from the British Prisoners of War Book Scheme (Educational), and assist their efforts where possible.

Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Alfred T. Davies, Board of Education. Explains that his letter to J. F. Roberts of 13 Mar was forwarded to himself as present holder of the office of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales. Informs that he has signed the statement sent by Professor Gilbert Murray on 23 Feb. Notes that resolutions of Senate are not valid until confirmed by the University Court, which will not meet until July. Add that Senate were in favour, and is confident that the Court will take the same position. Will ask the Executive Committee of the Court to take action on behalf of the Court, in their upcoming meeting on 20 Apr.

Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Miss M. O. Davies, S. R. C. [Students' Representative Council?], requesting a list of students who have received parental permission to volunteer, and confirmation of the length of time the students will volunteer for, in respect of those who had not already provided this information.

Letter from Elizabeth Benson, Secretary of the Women's National Land Service Corps, to Principal E. H. Griffiths, confirming that names of volunteers are not required, only numbers, in order to establish how large an area will be planted for the coming year. Suggests staff volunteers could be accomodated separately, and be reassured that they would not find themselves working under the direction of one of the students.

Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Mrs. M. E. Marshall of the British Prisoners of War Book Scheme (Educational), noting that he has attempted to raise funds with little success in the past, but will continue to endeavour to help.