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2007 Bicentenary

Aberaeron's Bicentenary was celebrated in 2007. A number of events was planned throughout the year for this historic occasion which reached a climax during July and August.

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  • Bicentenary Celebrations

    Look at the provisional timetable of events and a brief history lesson about the town.

    Ecumenical service

    The Archbishop of Wales took part in an ecumenical service to launch Bicentenary week on 29 July 2007.

    Bicentenary week

    Take a photo tour as the town geared up for its Bicentenary celebrations in July 2007

    Marine Heritage Day

    The town celebrated a Marine Heritage day on 28 July 2007.

    Party in the park

    A party was held at Aberaeron's Square Field on 30 July 2007.

    Town Trail

    Lord Elystan Morgan launched Aberaeron's town trail on 30 July 2007

    Town trail plaques

    Plaques denoting historical and architectural landmarks in the town.

    Creators of Aberaeron

    Read more about the influence of the Thomas - Jones - Gwynnes on the town.

    Round Wales in a dinghy

    Roy Fenner and Nigel Wells' bid to circumnavigate Wales in a 17ft long dinghy

    Aberaeron Calling

    Gwynne Griffiths' article about Aberaeron's efforts to make radio contact with the rest of the world.

    Bible Readathon

    Find out more about the five-day Bible Readathon.

    Expo opening

    Dan Clayton Jones officially opened two exhibitions in July 2007

    Bicentenary painting

    Artist Aneurin Jones' commissioned painting to commemorate the town receiving its charter in 1807.

    Celebrating Heritage

    Plans to celebrate Aberaeron's Bicentenary in 2007 include a heritage community project - Celebrating Our Heritage.

    Gala concert

    A host of stars took part in a gala concert at the Square Field in August 2007.

    Felinfach concert

    A concert held at Theatr Felinfach in May 2007 marked Aberaeron's links with the communities of Dyffryn Aeron.

    Bicentenary Launch

    Aberaeron 2007 launched its Heritage Lottery Funded Project at the town's Memorial Hall on 1 December 2006.

    Oral History Training Day

    Eleven volunteers got involved in a training day to transcribe local people's histories.

    My Town

    Have your say about what you love or hate about Aberaeron.

    Oral History Tea

    Mair Lloyd's article about the town's Oral History Project.

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    Jon Davies, Cairo
    Great to see pictures of this week's events. Wish I could be there with the family to see it all, but glad that some of the Cairo sun has turned up instead. Hope the rest of the week goes really well.
    Thu Aug 2 09:31:59 2007

    Siān - Tycroes (Mydroilyn)
    Anyone know when the tug of war is this year?
    Tue Apr 17 09:08:05 2007

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