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community history. The RISW works closely with Swansea Museum, acting as an ambassador and providing financial support. The Royal Institute has a continuous intake of new members and is open to all people who are interested in promoting education and knowledge. In January 2015, Lyndon Morris stepped down from his role as President of the RISW. In the same month, the Institute appointed a new President, Jenny Sabine. Sabine has experience on the Royal Institute’s Council as well as fifteen years working for the Swansea Museum Service. Within the same year, the following council members retired from their positions: Bernice Cardy, Michael Isaac, Derek Harper, and Vernon Williams. This transition brought about a series of new elections, during which Mari Evans, Richard Porch, Howard Morgan and John Tucker gained positions at RISW.
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the facilities, including the library and museum. This policy reflected national attitudes at the time, which sought to advance female participation in the scientific community. Mrs Benson, daughter of Reverend John Collins, was subscribed to the Royal Institution of South Wales alongside her father, husband, and brother. The Institution ruled that male subscribers may introduce women from their own family, allowing them to engage in activities and programmes held by the institution. The use of the library, museum and attendance at lectures were not limited to women who subscribed or were related to male subscribers.  
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also purchases items that are displayed as part of the Museum’s collections. These include paintings by local artists and pottery pieces from neighbouring Welsh potteries. The RISW partners with Swansea Museum to provide practical assistant and expert knowledge. Members of the Institute can become involved in the Museum’s volunteer scheme which records and maintains collections, assists with visitors, programmes and events. Members who have specialist skills help the staff at Swansea Museum to respond to visitor queries, identify objects within collections and work on varied projects.
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the growth of Swansea’s scientific community, and served to distinguish South Wales as an industrial, cultural, and commercial center. The RISW offered its members the opportunity to study and become involved in a wide range of fields, with natural history and botany being the most popular amongst its upper-class subscribers.
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natural history, and mineralogy. A major part of the Royal Institution of South Wales is dedicated to education. Since its establishment in 1835, the Institution has been dedicated to delivering lectures across numerous disciplines, from the history and culture of Swansea to different branches of science.
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Whilst most of the Institution’s early subscribers were male, women also formed a small division of the membership. Female members were often listed alongside their male counterparts; however, the Institution introduced an inclusive policy that meant that women were invited to attend lectures and use
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In conjunction to its lecture programmes, the Royal Institute of South Wales holds annual events ranging from exhibition and educational activities to social evenings and university partnerships. Members can find expression through the Institution’s literary and debating society, scientific society,
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The Royal Institution of South Wales was the first organisation in Wales to promote science programmes that were sponsored by the Department of Science and Art. The Science Division afforded the Institution teachers in multiple departments of science, including geometry, geology, physics, chemistry,
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Since its transfer of ownership to the City and County of Swansea in 1990, the RISW is involved with Swansea Museum in several ways. The Royal Institute acts as an ambassador for the Museum, helping to promote its profile within local and global spheres. In 2014, the RISW held the annual conference
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Each year the Institute organises a programme for its members which include varied topics of interest. Lectures and events are run by RISW and cover historical, current, and future affairs within the local Swansea community and the broader global context. Speakers include experts from the community
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The Royal Institute makes consistent financial contributions to the Museum, supporting the cost of conservation projects, purchasing items for its collections, and raising funds for major developments. A key project included funding for a specialist restoration of books in the Museum Library. RISW
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the Institution suffered several explosions and as a result, experienced extensive damage to its roofs and windows. During this time, the exhibits were evacuated, and the building was later closed to repair and refurbish the destruction caused by the war. The Institution was established to support
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These lecture programmes reflected the prominence of industry in Swansea; its focus on geology and mineralogy was largely due to its location within a mining region with a growing industrial presence. The Institution’s success has been largely attributed to its ability to serve a broad scientific
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Today, the Royal Institute of South Wales works across several roles. Its primary objective is to share knowledge across the fields of history, contemporary affairs, science, culture, arts and technology. It maintains a strong focus on Swansea and is committed to preserving and communicating its
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The Royal Institution of South Wales, prior to its royal patronage, was originally known as the Swansea Philosophical and Literary Society. In 1835, George Grant Francis founded the society and within one week of creating its prospectus, had gained over 50 annual subscribers. Following this, two
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was founded by the Royal Institution and having opened in 1841, is the longest standing museum in Wales. A well as the museum itself, located on Oystermouth Road, it functions across several sites, including the Tramway Centre in Dylan Thomas Square, the museum’s library, and the Pontoon in the
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of the British Association of Friends of Museums across Britain to introduce representatives to the historical and cultural scene in Swansea. The RISW also holds an annual programme of lectures within Swansea Museum that are open to the public.
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In 1838, the royal patronage was approved, and Queen Victoria agreed to be the Institution’s patroness. Following this consent, the Swansea Philosophical and Literary Society was renamed as the Royal Institution of South Wales. During
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The Cultivation and Advancement of the various Branches of Natural History, as well as the Local History of the Town and Neighbourhood, the Extension and Encouragement of Literature and the Fine Arts, and the General Diffusion of
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meetings were held on Castle Bailey Street in the Town Hall, during which the Society was established by Francis and several other founders. One of these meetings was chaired by the Vicar of Swansea, Reverend W. Hewson.
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an annual magazine first published by 'Swansea Literary and Scientific Society' in 1850. In addition to reports on the society's activities it contained articles on scientific subjects, history, and antiquarianism.
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Within a year of establishing the Society, its founders applied for royal patronage. At the request of the Institution’s assembly, John Henry Vivian, Member of Parliament for Swansea (1832-1855), contacted
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It is the oldest cultural organisation of its kind in Wales and since its establishment, has worked to share knowledge across multiple disciplines including history, science, art, culture and technology.
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Research conducted by the Royal Institution of South Wales is published in an array of academic journals and newsletters, two of which were founded by the Institution itself. These include the
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The Royal Institution of South Wales holds a variety of events, activities, and functions within the spheres of history, science, technology, arts, culture and education.
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The RISW has a constant intake of new members and is open to everyone in the community. Benefits of a membership with the Royal Institute include:
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and well-known figures. The RISW also opens the Swansea History Journal to its members, who are able to contribute and publish their own work.
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to help maintain and support the museum. It was owned and directed by the Institution until 1990, when its ownership was transferred to the
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Several significant figures were involved in the establishment of the Royal Institution of South Wales. The founders included:
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Miskell, L 2003, ‘The making of a new ‘Welsh metropolis’: science, leisure and industry in early nineteenth-century Swansea’,
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Roderick, G 1973, ‘Middle class adult education and training: the royal institutions in the 19th century’,
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art society and photography society. From 2020 to early 2022, the RISW held its events and activities via
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Roderick, G 1993, ‘Technical instruction committees in South Wales, United Kingdom, 1889-1903 (part 1)’,
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The Royal Institution of South Wales publishes work in a wide range of publications, including:
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community, teaching lectures across a variety of disciplines to cater to all its members.
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Gill, D & Gee, R (1996). "Museum supplement: classical antiquities in Swansea".
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Gill, D & Gee, R 1996, ‘Museum supplement: classical antiquities in Swansea’,
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Keeping Welsh Heritage Alive: History, Heritage & Regeneration in Swansea
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Heroic Science: Swansea and the Royal Institution of South Wales 1835 - 1865
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Annual Report of the Swansea Literary and Scientific Society (Welsh Journal)
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In 1841, the Royal Institution of South Wales founded and commissioned
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The Journal of the Historical Association University of Wales Swansea
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Prior to its establishment, the Royal Institution was known as the
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Gower Journal of the Gower Society 1949, ‘The royal institution’,
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Marina. From 1975 to 1985, the Royal Institution partnered with
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in 2006 (thus avoiding confusion with an arts magazine called
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Annual Report of the Swansea Literary and Scientific Society:
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Annual Report of the Swansea Literary and Scientific Society
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to maintain the safety of its staff and members during the
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Involvement in social events such as the annual book fair
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The former Royal Institution of South Wales building on
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Access to events and activities run by the Institute
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