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.

First page of ‘Y Cymro’ for St David’s Day. Source: LlGC ~ NLW (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru/National Library of Wales) on Flickr. Photograph by Geoff Charles, 1954.

[Guardian angels (stereograph)]. Source: LlGC ~ NLW (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru/National Library of Wales) on Flickr.

John Thomas, ca. 1875.

Father Christmas comes to Shrewsbury Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital. Source: LlGC ~ NLW (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru/National Library of Wales) on Flickr.

Geoff Charles, 1950.

(Not in Wales, but taken by a great Welsh photojournalist.)

[Rhiwlas children’s Christmas pageant]. Source: LlGC ~ NLW (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru/National Library of Wales) on Flickr.

Geoff Charles, 1962.

Members of Llanelltyd Women’s Institute at their St David’s Day party. Source: LlGC ~ NLW (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru/National Library of Wales) on Flickr.

Geoff Charles, 1957.

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.

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

Geoff Charles, St. David’s Day, 1952.

Nodyn/Note: Image shows three girls in traditional Welsh costume at the School Eisteddfod.

A group of children in fancy dress. Source: LlGC ~ NLW (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru/National Library of Wales) on Flickr.

P.B. Abery, ca. 1930s.

British Legion carnival in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant. Source: LlGC ~ NLW (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru/National Library of Wales) on Flickr.

Geoff Charles, 1956.

Six men in country dress. Source: LlGC ~ NLW (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru/National Library of Wales) on Flickr.

John Thomas, ca. 1885.

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.

Miss Godby dancing to the Dirge. 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.