Learning Resources
Explore the Sir Gâr Story through our collection of learning resources designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and discovery for learners of all ages.
Whether you're a teacher planning classroom activities, an education group preparing for a visit, a home educator looking for engaging materials, or a family exploring together, you'll find resources that bring local stories to life. From fascinating objects and historic places to inspiring people and important events, the collections in our care offer unique opportunities to connect with the past and understand the world around us.
Our learning resources support the Curriculum for Wales and encourage learners to develop skills in enquiry, critical thinking, creativity and communication. Through films, activity sheets, object investigations, digital content and storytelling, we aim to make learning accessible, engaging and meaningful.
New resources will continue to be added, providing fresh ways to discover Carmarthenshire's heritage and the stories that shape our communities. We invite you to explore, learn and be inspired by the people, places and collections in our care.
Explore Llanelly Pottery
Revolution! The Industrial Age
This video tells the story of the Industrial Age in Llanelli and the effect it had on the Llanelly Pottery.
Community, Migration, and Identity
This film tells the story of how the Llanelly Pottery and its workers helped to dramatically change the town of Llanelli in the 1800s.
Lithophanes
Llanelly Pottery mostly made everyday ceramics that cost little to make and could be made in large quantities for people to buy cheaply. But one product made in the earliest days of the Pottery was of much higher quality. These were lithophanes - and this is their story.