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Aberystwyth / United Kingdom

Aberystwyth , Welsh: [abɛˈrəstʊɨθ] ; literally 'Mouth of the Ystwyth') is a town in Ceredigion, Wales, located near the confluence of the River Ystwyth and the Afon Rheidol. Aberystwyth is in the historic county of Cardiganshire. Since the late 19th century, it has been a major Welsh educational centre, with the establishment of a university college in 1872. At the 2001 census, the population of the town was 15,935. This reduced to 13,040 at the 2011 Census. During nine months of the year, there is an influx of students.Including the suburbs of Llanbadarn Fawr, the population is 16,420, the built-up area having a population of 18,749.

Ceredigion Museum

Aberystwyth / United Kingdom

Ceredigion Museum is a museum in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales.

Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection

Aberystwyth / United Kingdom

The Aberystwyth University Ceramic Collection & Archive is located in Aberystwyth, Wales. It holds one of the major collections of studio ceramics in Britain and is particularly noted for its studio pottery of the period 1920–1940. The permanent and temporary exhibitions from the collection are on display in the Ceramic Gallery in Aberystwyth Arts Centre and the archive office is located in the School of Art, Aberystwyth University. The Ceramic Bulletin is produced every two years by the university and it features news of activities including exhibitions, new acquisitions, research, awards and grants.

Ceredigion County Council

Aberystwyth / United Kingdom

Ceredigion County Council is the governing body for the county of Ceredigion, since 1996 one of the unitary authorities of Wales. Its former offices in Aberystwyth were housed in the former hotel Swyddfa'r Sir. The council is now based in Aberaeron.