Kevin Plant, chair of
Archives and Records Council Wales, said: "The aim of Explore Your Archive is to inspire people to learn more about some of the amazing heritage stories on their doorstep through a variety of different experiences - I'd urge you to check out what's on at your local area and get exploring!" 10 extraordinary things to find in your local archives Annotated book of cats' whiskers, Cardiff University This hand-made book full of cats' whiskers belonged to artist Janet Gnosspelius.
The National Library of Wales gets PS250,000 to lead on web resources while the
Archives and Records Council Wales helps ensure digital heritage is accessible.
The
Archives and Records Council Wales will present its Strategy for Archives in Wales 2008 to 2010 to mark International Archives Day.