The Quakers, by P.B. Abery and Wallace Jones, 1909. Source: Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru/National Library of Wales.

This image is taken from the Builth Wells Historical Pageant photograph album, which includes approximately 160 photographs, newspaper cuttings and other ephemera of the majestic pageant which was performed at the grounds of Llanelwedd Hall on 11 August 1909. The photographs were taken by P B Abery and Wallace Jones. The pageant was an epic production. According to a transcript included in the album, it took a year to prepare, over a 1000 people took part in the event, and it is reported to have been witnessed by a crowd of around 5000.

Llanelwedd Parish Priest (1282). Rev. C. P. Harrison. Source: LlGC ~ NLW (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru/National Library of Wales) on Flickr.

P. B. Abery & Wallace Jones, 1909.

“Father Time” Mr. Snead-Williams (Bank Manager). Source: LlGC ~ NLW (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru/National Library of Wales) on Flickr.

P. B. Abery and Wallace Jones, 1909.

Lady Llechryd & her Daughter. (Miss Oakwell-Smith & Miss Goodwin). Source: LlGC ~ NLW (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru/National Library of Wales) on Flickr.

P. B. Abery and Wallace Jones, 1909.

Hobby Horse Brigade. Source: LlGC ~ NLW (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru/National Library of Wales) on Flickr.

P.B. Abery and Wallace Jones, 1909.

Milkmaids. Source LlGC ~ NLW (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru/National Library of Wales) on Flickr.

P.B. Abery and Wallace Jones, 1909.

“The Court Jester”. Source: LlGC ~ NLW (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru/National Library of Wales) on Flickr.

P.B. Abery and Wallace Jones, 1909.

Dancing the May Pole before Wedding Party / Milkmaids in background, Morris Dancers on left. Source: LlGC ~ NLW (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru/National Library of Wales) on Flickr.

P.B. Abery and Wallace Jones, 1909.

P.B. Abery and Wallace Jones, Three Fairies (Freda, Anstice & Patty), 1909.

Source: LlGC ~ NLW (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru/National Library of Wales) on Flickr.

This image is taken from the Builth Wells Historical Pageant photograph album, which includes approximately 160 photographs, newspaper cuttings and other ephemera of the majestic pageant which was performed at the grounds of Llanelwedd Hall on 11 August 1909. The photographs were taken by P B Abery and Wallace Jones.

The pageant was an epic production. According to a transcript included in the album, it took a year to prepare, over a 1000 people took part in the event, and it is reported to have been witnessed by a crowd of around 5000.

“Penillion Singing” (Episode VII) by LlGC ~ NLW (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru/National Library of Wales) on Flickr.

P.B. Abery & Wallace Jones, 1909. From the Builth Wells Historical Pageant album.