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.
The image shows the bards swearing fealty to Cornwall as a Celtic nation.
This is part of the Volume: ALB93/05 Album of photographs of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly; within the Collection: ALB93 Photograph Albums
Source: Historic England Archive
Ceremony, Custom And Tradition
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