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Pwllheli May Queen
Locals of Pwllheli in North Wales turn out to celebrate the crowning of their May Queen
Overview
Locals of Pwllheli in North Wales turn out to celebrate the crowning of their May Queen in this short film produced by the Gaumont company.
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