| NEWS IN A NUTSHELL Opening of the Welsh Eisteddfod. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5545 |
| Catalog #: | 252238 | |
| Clip Number: | 252238-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 35/63 | |
| Timecode: | 01:34:54 - 01:36:23 | |
| Location: | Wales | |
| Year Shot: | 1935 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BUILDINGS: Palaces / Castles CEREMONIES: Religious LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, Wales RELIGION: Druids | |
| Description: | NEWS IN A NUTSHELL Opening of the Welsh Eisteddfod. WS. tilt down Caenarvon Castle to see the outer courtyard with the Welsh Eisteddfod ceremony of the Gorsedd of the parliament of the Welsh bards. WS. a procession of Druids headed by their banner as they move into the stone circle. Behind the banner is the horn of plenty and the sacred sword. WS. the Arch Druid. WS. the Druids assembled in the courtyard as the Gorsedd trumpeter blows his challenge pan and see the Arch Druid standing on the logon stone. LS. the sacred sword is unsheathed and the arch druid calls "is it peace" to which the multitude replies "peace" WS. singing of the Welsh National Anthem. | |
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