National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales preserves and celebrates the sound and moving image heritage of Wales, making it accessible to a wide range of users for enjoyment and learning. Its film collection reflects every aspect of the nation’s social, cultural and working life across the 20th century, giving a fascinating insight into Welsh filmmaking, both amateur and professional.
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Pedair Priodas
Four Anglesey weddings well conveying the atmosphere of that special day, with shots of the couples before/after the ceremony, the guests (and their hats) and local spectators.
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Overview
John Glyn Jones, the son of a sea captain who, returning to dry land, ran a general store in Nefyn, initially had ideas of becoming a professional viola player but became a doctor (a GP), as his mother wished, and lived in Brynsiencyn. Having inherited film-making equipment from his uncle Robert [always known as Robin] J Jones of Nefyn, a pharmacist, he filmed a number of local, as well as family events from the 1950s to the 1970s. Two young girls seen in this film went on to become writers: Annes Glynn, eldest daughter of the film-maker, and Mary Annes Payne who is seen as a young bridesmaid in wedding no. 4.
John Glyn Jones, the son of a sea captain who, returning to dry land, ran a general store in Nefyn, initially had ideas of becoming a professional viola player but became a doctor (a GP), as his mother wished, and lived in Brynsiencyn. Having inherited film-making equipment from his uncle Robert [always known as Robin] J Jones of Nefyn, a pharmacist, he filmed a number of local, as well as family events from the 1950s to the 1970s. Two young girls seen in this film went on to become writers of note: Annes Glynn, eldest daughter of the film-maker, and Mary Annes Payne who is seen as a young bridesmaid in wedding no. 4.
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