On Wednesday 17/09/2025 Janet Finch-Saunders MS had the honour of joining with Delyth Jewell MS, and Jack Sargeant MS, Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership, to formally open the 'Not Lost in Translation' exhibition in the Senedd.
The display arranged by National Trust Cymru and sponsored by Mrs Finch-Saunders, enables attendees to step into the heart of Welsh heritage and explore Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, a 16th-century farmhouse nestled in the Wybrnant valley near Penmachno, Conwy. This historic home is the birthplace of Bishop William Morgan, whose 1588 translation of the Bible into Welsh - ‘Y Beibl Cyssegr-lan’ - ensured the survival of the Welsh language.
The exhibition explores the enduring legacy of Morgan’s work and the landscape that inspired it. The display includes ‘Y Beibl Cyssegr-lan’ (1588) alongside a selection of donated Bibles—each carrying its own unique story of faith, language, and national pride.
Commenting after formally opening the exhibition, Janet said:
“It’s been a pleasure to support the National Trust with their fantastic vision to bring Y Beibl Cyssegr-lan to the Senedd, and an honour to formally open the display.
“This landmark religious text should rightly be celebrated at the legislative heart of Wales which it continues to influence to this day.
“Bishop William Morgan’s work included the standardisation of Welsh, and as such has had a massive influence.
“Many, over centuries, deserve praise for the survival of the language, including Bishop Morgan. I am confident that the activities now taking place will help improve awareness of his contribution and the importance of the 1588 Bible”.
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