Ivan Rabey

Arthur Ivan Rabey was best known as a Cornish historian and author from St Columb Major in Cornwall. He was also a journalist, broadcaster and local politician. In 1974 he was created a bard of The Cornish Gorseth and took the bardic name "Gwas Colum" meaning servant of St Columb.[1] He died on 21 January 2008, aged 76, following a long illness.[2][3]

Works (selected)

References

  1. Gorseth Kernow - The Gorseth of Cornwall: Byrth Noweth/New Bards, 1970-1979
  2. Passion for St Columb and its silver ball article from The Newquay Voice by Katri Iivonen, describing Ivan Rabey,s life and the funeral, 30 January 2008.
  3. Lasting Tribute website: Announcement of the death of Arthur Ivan Rabey.
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