23rd November 2022 witnessed a very special event in the history of the Temple of Peace, celebrating the history of the Temple of Peace – as WCIA’s supporters, volunteers and alumni welcomed descendants of the 3 figures who led the original opening of the Temple: founder David Davies, Architect Percy […]
Georgia Wood is an Archaeology student with Cardiff University, who undertook a paid heritage placement with WCIA over summer 2022. Here Georgia reflects on her work experience. As Digital Archives Officer at the Temple of Peace, the primary goals of my placement were to make the Temple archives more accessible […]
Minnie James from Dowlais, Merthyr opened Wales’ Temple of Peace on 23 November 1938, representing war bereaved mothers of Wales and the world. She had lost 3 sons in the war – David, Thomas and Jack James – and led a procession of 24 women at the opening whose anguish […]
Media Release: Join WCIA on 23rd November for a ‘Peacemakers Reunion’ across the generations – with descendants from the Temple’s 1938 opening Join WCIA next Wednesday 23rd November for a personal and moving evening to mark the 84th anniversary of the Temple of Peace’s opening by ‘Mother of Wales’ Minnie James – […]
Exhibition: November 1st – 15th, subject to opening hours Venue: Grangetown Pavilion, Cardiff Join Hub Cymru Africa from November 1st for this exciting exhibition where you can see, hear and experience the stories behind the objects. This pop up exhibition provides a snapshot of Welsh engagement with global solidarity, cultural, political […]
Reproduced from Chris Olsen’s Blog. On the beautiful campus of Cardiff University sits one of the most recognisable buildings in the city, the Temple of Peace. The Temple’s iconic, art deco, neoclassical architecture has been used for the filming of many popular fantasy adaptations for stage and screen, from Doctor Who and Sherlock to […]
Georgia Osborne undertook an Insights Placement with WCIA over Summer 2022 through Cardiff University’s Centre for Student Life, with funding support from the Davies Family Charity, Santander Foundation and Academi Heddwch. Cymru. In October 2022 I completed an Internship Placement with the Welsh Centre for International Affairs, acting as Archive […]
Morgan McCarthy, a History undergraduate at Cardiff University, shares his ‘Insights Placement’ experience with WCIA over Summer 2022. Over August and September, it was a privilege to help the WCIA with their Archivethon sessions through Cardiff University’s ‘Insights’ work experience scheme. The Temple of Peace is a fascinating building, and […]
‘FAR FROM HOME’ by A48 Theatre tells the fascinating story of how seven Australian soldiers came to be buried in Cathays Cemetery in Cardiff during WWI. […]
WCIA join people across Wales & the world in paying respects on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, figurehead to many peoples of the Commonwealth across 56 nations. Her 7-decades reign from post-WW2 to 2022, has witnessed profound social changes in international affairs, human rights, peace & environmental awareness. When […]
