Event    From 22/6/1792 

first meeting of the Gorsedd

Categories: Tourism / Traditions

Countries: Wales

First meeting of the Gorsedd of the Bards of the Isle of Britain.  We have to admit that the photograph is not actually of the very first meeting.

This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
first meeting of the Gorsedd

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Iolo Morganwg

The plaque of Anglesey Stone designed and carved by Morris was unveiled at mi...

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Imperial Society of Knights Bachelor

Imperial Society of Knights Bachelor

An exclusive club which only knights can join.  Founded in 1908 to enable a joint opposition to the Walker Trustees who were enforcing their entitlement to collect monies from newly created Knights...

Group, Community / Clubs, Law, Tourism / Traditions

1 memorial
Dr. Werner Kaempfen

Dr. Werner Kaempfen

Director of the Swiss National Tourist Office, Zurich.

Person, Tourism / Traditions, Switzerland

1 memorial
Coronation of King Edward VII

Coronation of King Edward VII

King Edward VII. Originally scheduled for 26 June but delayed due to the main player needing to have his appendix out, an innovative operation at the time. The elderly Archbishop Temple officiated ...

Event, Royalty, Tourism / Traditions

9 memorials
Percy Grainger

Percy Grainger

Composer and pianist, collector and arranger of folk music. Born Brighton, Melbourne, Australia. In London 1901 – 14. Very close relationship with his mother, some thought too close. Financed a...

Person, Music / songs, Tourism / Traditions, Australia, USA

1 memorial
Sir Laurence Gomme

Sir Laurence Gomme

Born 3 Cecil Street, Stepney. Clerk to the London County Council, folklorist and historian. Died at home, Buckinghamshire.

Person, History, Politics & Administration, Tourism / Traditions

1 memorial