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Wednesday, 27 April 2005, 16:33 GMT 17:33 UK

In Pictures: Gwynfor Evans' funeral

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Hundreds gathered outside to pay their respects

Crowds at Gwynfor Evans' funeral

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"The amount of people who have gathered at his funeral is a reflection of how much people thought of Gwynfor Evans" - student Rhys Williams from Cardiff

Gwynfor Evans' funeral

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"He had the knack of getting his message across without raising his voice" - Dulcie James from Aberystwyth

The bearers carry Gwynfor Evans' coffin

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"When I was in school most children had names of football players on their satchels, but after 1966 I had Gwynfor's name on mine" - farmer Glyn Roberts from Betws-y-Coed

Gwynfor Evans' funeral

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The coffin was draped in a Welsh flag

Gwynfor Evans' funeral

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The hearse leaving for a private ceremony after the public service

Gwynfor Evans' funeral

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There was a spontaneous round of applause as the funeral cortege left the chapel

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