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'Mabsant' Procession with Lifeboat, at Newton, Porthcawl, c.1880

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'Gwyl Mabsant' was a traditional celebration of local saints' days, held in many localities and at various times of the year, throughout Wales, well into the 19th Century. The tradition has now disappeared, but once consisted of music and dancing and general merrymaking.

Owner:
Porthcawl Museum
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Unknown
License information:
Reproduced by permission of Porthcawl Museum
Copyright Details:
Porthcawl Museum 2006
Publisher Ref:
GTJ77228
Item uploaded:
31/7/2009
Date originally created:
1880-1889
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