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Medal, Cymreigyddion
Silver medal awarded as a prize at the 1838 Cymreigyddion y Fenni eisteddfod for an essay on how to encourage children to read and write in Welsh.
Cymreigyddion y Fenni is a society founded in 1833 to promote Welsh language and culture in Monmouthshire. One of the main aims of the Society was to hold eisteddfodau. These were so popular that a hall was purpose-built in Abergavenny to accommodate them. The main patron of the eisteddfodau was Lady Llanover. A wide range of competitions were held – such as poetry, essay writing, harp playing and craftwork.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
33.411.10
Acquisition
Loan
Measurements
Material
silver
Location
In store
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