Whitland visitor centre exhibits historic document



From the start of July through to September, the Hywel Dda Centre will be ready to welcome more visitors than ever to see the copy of the historic Boston Manuscript, a book containing the Laws of King Hywel the Good (Hywel Dda), King of all Wales, who ruled during the first half of the 10th century.
The Boston Manuscript was returned to Wales recently after two centuries in America through the generous support of the Heritage Lottery Fund.
The National Library of Wales presented a facsimile of this unique manuscript to the centre.
Containing the ancient laws of Hywel Dda, it began life as a working reference book for a lawyer who travelled Wales dispensing the law.
The Hywel Dda Centre, which has a delightful series of themed gardens and a magnificent visitor reception hall, is the only centre in Europe which is dedicated to the law.
These laws, known as ‘The laws of Hywel’ were humane and generous in spirit and they led to a peaceful and well-ordered society.
The laws are illustrated on slate plaques beautifully illuminated with enamels. Each garden has its own distinct character and set of symbols, based on Celtic tree symbolism.
The designs include artwork such as etched glass, ceramics, iron work and enamels.
“People from all over the world come to visit this Centre and their appreciative comments inspire the hard working volunteers who manage the Centre. We are ready to welcome visitors with a guided tour of the Centre and are looking forward with anticipation to showing them the famous Boston Manuscript” said Ken Rees, Secretary of the management committee.
The Hywel Dda Centre is managed on a wholly charitable basis by volunteers.
The Centre will be open 5 days a week from Tuesday to Saturday between July 1 and September 6.

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