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A dais containing a festival flame for the Bath Festival 1965

A dais containing a festival flame for the Bath Festival 1965

Image Reference: 19841
Image Date: 1965
Measurements: 18.5 x 25.5 cm
Medium: photo
Collection: Loose Photos
Library Reference: Z / X
Credit: Bath & North East Somerset Council
Library: Bath Record Office : Archives & Local Studies

Description: A relay of athletes carried a burning torch through the city, trumpeters in colourful blue outfits sounded a fanfare and the drums rolled as the final runner came through the crowd to light the flame. Arnold Goodman, chairman of the Arts Council gave the inaugural address, describing the festival as an event of international repute. The flame burned in the Abbey Church Yard for the duration of the festival.

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