National Eisteddfod of Wales held in Rhyl summer of 1985
The annual festival has been held across North Wales on may occasions, having last been held in Flintshire in 2007.
In 1985 it was the turn of Rhyl and District, and this gallery shows just a fraction of the competitors and visitors.
See more: National Eisteddfod in Wrexham 1977
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• The 2025 National Eisteddfod in Wrexham takes place from August 2-9, for more details, visit: eisteddfod.wales/festival/2025
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