Welsh National Eisteddfod. The Prince of Wales Inducted to the Gorsedd (Bardic Circle) at Pontypool

Series

Series Name
Gaumont Graphic

Issue

Issue No.
1396
Date Released
7 Aug 1924
Date Other
6 Aug 1924
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1The Last Long Hop - American Flyers Leave Kirkwall on the Final Stages of Their Flight
  2. 2The King at Cowes. The International Yachting Week at Which His Majesty is Racing His Famous Cutter ‘Britannia’
  3. 3Sons of Britain. Monument to the Heroism of the New Zealand Troops Unveiled by King Albert at Fateful Messines Ridge
  4. 4Fun Fast and Furious - Motor Cycle Gymkhana at the Crystal Palace in Aid of King’s College Hospital
  5. 5Welsh National Eisteddfod. The Prince of Wales Inducted to the Gorsedd (Bardic Circle) at Pontypool

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 5
Summary
MV Prince walking with others, raises hat to crowds. MLVs Prince (back to camera) shaking hands with druids. MLV Prince receives piece of paper. MLV (murky interior shot) Prince being inducted. MLV man grinning at camera, Prince next to him puts on mortar board, others join them.
Keywords
Royalty; Customs and traditions; Religion and belief
Locations
Wales; Pontypool
Written sources
Newsfilm Online   Used for alternative date
Library number GR
7793
Length of story (in feet)
58
Story extras:
Film clip

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