Interior view showing the opening of the Cornish Gorsedd (Gorsedh Kernow) in St John's Hall

Date:
1935
Location:
St John's Hall, Alverton Road, Penzance, Cornwall
Reference:
ALB93/05/161
Type:
Photograph (Print)
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Description

The Gorsedh Kernow or Cornish Gorsedd was set up in 1928. Its aims are to "maintain the national Celtic spirit of Cornwall". The ceremony, held annually at a different location each time, is when new bards are admitted.

This image shows the opening of the ceremony, during which the Corn Gwlas, or Horn of the Nation, is sounded.

Content

This is part of the Volume: ALB93/05 Album of photographs of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly; within the Collection: ALB93 Photograph Albums

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

Keywords

Ceremony, Custom And Tradition