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2 unusual facts about Welsh Harp


Hendon Brewery

With the growth of the Welsh Harp as a place of entertainment, Robb expanded the business by engaging engineers to build a new brewery in The Hyde by 1855.

London Borough of Brent

Some wards share a name with the traditional areas above, others include Barnhill, Dudden Hill, Fryent, Mapesbury and Welsh Harp.


Louis Capazza

During a flight attempt in August 1892 at the Welsh Harp, England, the balloon slipped out of the net, and launched without him.


see also

Official Harpist to the Prince of Wales

In 2000, Charles, Prince of Wales revived a tradition of having Welsh harpists, which was the first time the post has been occupied since it was last granted to John Thomas in 1871 by Queen Victoria.