2-889-597 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The Rhuddlan Royal Eisteddfod Prize Medal, 1850. 'This interesting Medal has been designed and executed in gold and silver, by Mr. Aronson, of Bangor, for distribution to the successful candidates at the Rhuddlan Royal Eisteddfod and North Wales Musical Festival, to he held at Rhuddlan Castle, on the 24th [September] and three following days. The illustration shows the obverse of the Medal, with a view of the ancient Castle, which has been roofed and otherwise fitted up for the performance, at an expence of £800. The reverse of the Medal bears a portrait of the Right Honourable Lord Mostyn, President of the Festival. The Prizes will be awarded for the best poems, essays, and musical performances; for proficiency in education, and the best productions in useful arts and manufactures'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850.