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Jubilee Festival at Pontypool, Monmouthshire, on Easter Monday (engraving)
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Jubilee Festival at Pontypool, Monmouthshire, on Easter Monday (engraving)
1594810 Jubilee Festival at Pontypool, Monmouthshire, on Easter Monday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jubilee Festival at Pontypool, Monmouthshire, on Easter Monday. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 April 1887.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23393944
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bake Baking Cookery Cratsmanship Easter Monday Eisteddfod Festivals Gastronomer Gastronomy General View Handywork Monmouthshire North Of Wales North Wales Presentation Prizegiving Prizes Religious Festivals Roasting South Wales Welsh Craftsmen Craftswoman Pontypool
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This engraving captures the vibrant atmosphere of the Jubilee Festival at Pontypool, Monmouthshire, on Easter Monday in 1887. The scene is bustling with activity as people from all walks of life gather to celebrate this religious festival. In the foreground, we see Mrs. Gus Bevan proudly displaying her prizes while standing next to Captain Gus Bevan himself. The focal point of the image is an impressive ox being presented as a centerpiece for the festivities. The composition provides a general view of the event, showcasing various elements that make up this jubilant occasion. People can be seen engaging in different activities such as cooking and roasting food, highlighting their culinary skills and gastronomic traditions. Notable figures like Mr. David Williams, President of the festival, are also depicted amidst the crowd. This gathering serves as a platform for craftsmen and craftswomen to showcase their handywork through baking and other crafts. The Jubilee Festival holds great significance in Welsh culture and attracts participants from both South Wales and North Wales regions. It represents unity among Britons during this time period when Great Britain was part of Europe. This historic engraving offers us a glimpse into British culture during Victorian times while celebrating religious customs intertwined with local traditions unique to Pontypool and Monmouthshire.
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