Nefyn 1937

From the collection of

Archif Sgrin a Sain Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library of Wales Screen and Sound Archive
Established in 2001, the National Library of Wales Screen and Sound Archive holds an unrivalled collection of films, TV and radio broadcasts, video tapes and sound recordings relating to Wales and the Welsh, from 1898 to the present day. The collection spans multiples formats and genres, both professional and amateur.

Nefyn 1937


At death's door? Visit Nefyn's pharmacist's shop for a reviving tincture!

The Nefyn pharmacist, Robin Jones [officially Robert J Jones] films his community – including a woman in a horse-drawn carriage and an al fresco violin or viola player – and has a bit of sport with what a pharmacy can do for those at death's door! He also joins golfers at the Morfa Nefyn golf course, including his nephew John Glyn Jones (from Nefyn, he became a GP in Brynsiencyn) who inherited his film-making equipment and continued filming community - and family - events.

Robin Jones is seen playing golf himself, appearing in the last few minutes, wearing a pale blouson jacket, pale shirt and striped tie and a dark jumper. He was probably filmed by his nephew who wears a beret. John Glyn Jones' father, Evan Jones, a sea captain, is also present, wearing a trilby hat. John played the viola and had thought of pursuing it as a career. It may be that the violin or viola player seen on this reel was his teacher.


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