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.
This film is part of Free
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.