The Roland Mathias Prize

Last updated: 24 November 2005

A new literary prize for Welsh writing in English was awarded for the first time in Brecon on the 23rd March 2005. Click through a series of photos from this special occasion.

Attendees gather in the Brecon Guildhall before the award ceremony. 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  The prize giving followed a successful poetry reading held by the Brecknock Society in the museum. The prize of £2000 has been funded by Roland Mathias himself and has been established in his name under the auspices of the Brecknock Society & Museum Friends.

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Gayle Thorpe Baar/Irving, Texas
What a delight to find these wonderful pictures online. Congratulations to you Roland for having this Prize named in your honor! The picture of you and Glyn together is marvelous!

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