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The Archdruid talking to the chaired bard, T Llew Jones of Llandysul
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The Archdruid talking to the chaired bard, T Llew Jones of Llandysul
The Archdruid talking to the chaired bard, T Llew Jones of Llandysul, during the chairing ceremony. The Eisteddfod, Ebbw Vale. 8th August 1958
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Western Mail Archive
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Ebbw Vale
Wales
Media ID 21729255
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In this photograph, we are transported back to the enchanting atmosphere of the Eisteddfod in Ebbw Vale on a summer's day in 1958. The image captures a significant moment during the chairing ceremony, as The Archdruid engages in an animated conversation with the esteemed bard T Llew Jones of Llandysul. The Archdruid, adorned in his ceremonial robes, exudes wisdom and authority as he leans forward attentively towards T Llew Jones. The chaired bard, seated comfortably on his ornate wooden chair, emanates a sense of reverence and admiration for this revered figure before him. This snapshot encapsulates not only a literary event but also celebrates Welsh traditions and cultural heritage. As poets and writers gather at this festival dedicated to literature and poetry, they pay homage to their roots while embracing creativity that knows no boundaries. T Llew Jones himself was renowned for his contributions to Welsh literature. His words painted vivid pictures of rural landscapes and celebrated the resilience of ordinary people. This interaction between two giants of Welsh writing symbolizes the passing down of knowledge from one generation to another—a torch being carried forward by those who understand its weighty significance. As we gaze upon this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are reminded that art has always been intertwined with tradition—each influencing the other in an eternal dance that shapes our collective identity.
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