He said Thomas had been "judged by chapel folk" during his life but was Wales' "greatest bard for 500 years" despite not being a Welsh speaker.

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Most other displays of medieval folk tradition were in fact brought back to life in the 20th Century out of a combination of nostalgia and the urge to earn a few more tourist bucks.

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Soon after the re-start the France pack drove the seven-man Namibia pack back over their own line to hand a push-over try to Bonnaire before Chabal, who has become a French folk hero in recent months, exploded into life.

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Many city folk have an emotional attachment to a way of life they have never experienced.

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When life on the farm becomes unbearable, folk escape to the nearest town.

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The poem "O, I won't lead a homely life" was written in pencil below the score, though to an old folk tune.

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In addition to these medical treatments, it turns out that a lot of old folk wisdom actually turns out to be true in regards to how to feel better in life.

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