Henry Moore Maquettes Acquisition of eight plaster maquettes modelled in 1954 by the sculptor Henry Moore (1898-1986) for 22 March 1989
Gamallt Wood, Rhayader Acquisition of 13.6ha adjacent to the Gilfach Farm SSSI and Nature Reserve. 27 September 1989
Elizabethan Table Carpet Acquisition of a late Elizabethan table carpet that had been on loan to the museum since 1976. 26 April 1989
Evelyn Waugh Letters Acquisition of almost three hundred letters written by Evelyn Waugh (1903-1966) to Lady Diana Cooper 21 June 1989
Drawnet at Tenby by Ibbetson Acquisition of watercolour, 'A Drawnet at Tenby' by Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759-1817). 26 July 1989
Cup and Cover commissioned by William Beckford in 1826 Acquisition of standing cup and cover. English, London, mounts by John Harris VI, 1826-27. 20 December 1989
Devichoys Wood, Cornwall Acquisition of Devichoys Wood (40 acres) part of the large woodland complex known as Perran Woods. 26 April 1989
Cosway Salt Acquisition of a silver-gilt salt made in London in 1584-85. Made in three sections: 1. 24 May 1989
Cromford Mills Site Acquisition 3 Acquisition of a further 8 acres of land between the Mill and the river. 22 February 1989