Stanley Phillips Photography

Hello

I am connected to the Jones and Howell families from the St Clears area. I would be very interested in any photographs of Ira Jones and the rest of his family that may be in the collection. What is the best way of checking the availability of any photographs relating to this family?

Thanks
Helen

Hello. I visited you earlier this year and purchased your book and DVD. Have you produced another book?

Thanks,

Kath Jones,
Nottingham

I have a contact in Australia whose ancestors lived in Seion Lodge in the early 1900's. I was wondering if there were any photos of Joseph Davies, a mason, b.1850, or of Seion Lodge? Also is there anywhere locally to buy the book as I cannot make the opening times of the exhibition.
Thank you, Elizabeth

Could you tell me if the exhibition is still open in St Clears? Stanley Phillips was my mother's cousin & I have vivid memories of his shop & his kindness & hope to visit at the end of October but fear that the exhibition may be closed. Hoping to hear from you soon
Thank you,
Judy Kadifachi

Very interesting and very well displayed. Nice to have old stories told by grandparents, great grandparents now seen in picture form and people now not with us anymore can be seen by a younger generation. Thank You. Barbara Shelley

Very interesting and well presented. Lynn Davies

Congratulations on an excellent presentation of the history of St. Clears over the past century. Griffiths Blaencorse

Visiting the church flower festival with a second visit to Stella's exhibition. Wonderful that these archives have been saved for future generations. Annette Jayman, Laugharne

Wonderful experience to see both today?s flower festival and yesterday?s history of the common man. Hugh and Marianne, Gilfach

I enjoyed my afternoon in St Clears. Jennifer John

Most enjoyable. Gwyneth John

Keep this history going. It?s excellent work. Haulwen Roberts

Wonderful to keep the old photos, excellent. Bethan Phillips

Fantastic display of old St Clears. Eirlys Phillips

Dear Stella and team. Thank you so much for your wonderful welcome to my husband and I today. What a wonderful and important collection of photographs and artefacts from the St Clears past. My grandfather Dr. Hughes was the G.P. for many years and seeing Green Gables and the church was so moving. An emotional hour, bless you. Will keep in touch love Louise and Rod.

How wonderful to see old St Clears and the wealth of other photos and memorabilia. A fine collection of past times and events. Jim and Selina Crawford.

Interesting display of photographs and collection on display. Congratulations to all who have worked hard over the past weeks. This afternoon we enjoyed looking at the old photographs as my father and his brothers and sisters lived in Penpych. David and Daphne Powell (Myrddin Powell?s son).

Very interesting enjoyed looking at photos and chatting with everyone. Robert and Bethan Hughes.

Very enjoyable. Glenys Pearce.

Very interesting display. M Jones.

Very interesting and well worth a visit. Joyce Kirkwood.

Very enjoyable exhibition. Ann Thomas, Jean Davies, Carol Leeds, Eira Evans, Christine Parker.

Very enjoyable. John, Scarborough.

An interesting afternoon. Kathryn Stevens.

All to be treasured. Catherine Mathews.

Very enjoyable collection of photographs. The tea was lovely as well. Sally Harries.

Enjoyed looking at all the photos as well as the tea. Jane Morris.

A warm welcome and it was good to see all the old photographs. Elizabeth Evans.

Very interesting and enjoyable. M Phillips.

Very enjoyable exhibition and tea. A Thomas.

How lucky you are in St Clears to have a wealth of history caught on camera. M Llewellyn.

Thank you for educating me about St Clears. I never realised what an interesting history it had. A Hilton.

Very interesting the history and the photographs. The residents are very friendly and courteous. Mike and Gillian, Gerddi mair.

Thank You. B Jenkins

Beautiful flowers, such imagination, lovely tea in a great setting. A Evans.

Very interesting display. R Jones.

Wonderful display and lovely tea and cakes. Gwenllian Moses.

Lovely cakes. Nan and Peter, Carmarthen.


Thank you for the very good exhibition. Chiggy, Tenby.

Wonderful display. Lots of hard work assembling it all, congratulations. David and Maireen James, Laugharne.

Really enjoyed looking at the photographs. Lovely tea and beautiful flowers also. Diana Thomas, Dolerwydd, Whitland.

The history of St Clears vividly captured on camera. A lovely display. Ivy Thomas, Whitland

Very enjoyable. Sheila Wilson.

What a wealth of history. Brought back a lot of memories. The floral festival was magnificent. Hetty

What a wonderful exhibition. It was lovely to speak t people who knew my auntie Mary from Green Park. My mother was Sophie Jane Yeomans who lived in the hermitage. Pru Jarvis, Rugby.

What an excellent exhibit and a lot of hard work. Well done. E Thomas, Llanllwch & London

What a wonderful evening you have put on for our society. Friends of Carmarthenshire Archives. Shared so many memories for our members who live locally. If only every town had such an archive. Llongyfarchiadau Alan a Stella, Noel King, Chairman.

Fascinating insight into old S Clears. Very interesting and enjoyable for myself and my visiting friends from Cumbria. Carolyn Manning.

Excellent resource. Huw Rees, St Clears children?s home, 1960?s.

Excellent exhibition and a wealth of information. Marianne and Meilir Harries.

Well done to Stella and Alan and of course as a visitor of St Clears from one years of age to forty three years of age. I stayed at the Pentre and it was lovely to see so many familiar scenes and faces from a living history of real people and places. Diolch yn fawr, David Atwell, Bodmin.

Thank you for a wonderful, memorable and moving piece of history of St Clears. Lyndsey Dunford Harries (daughter of Roger and Francis Harries).

What a fascinating look at the past of St Clears. Wonderful Characters. Some of whom I remember. Thank you Stella and the family on sharing your father?s wonderful talent, which people will appreciate for many years to come. Francis Elizabeth Harries.

Excellent. It is marvellous that all this local history has been saved for posterity. Val and Noel Davies. Swansea.

Hello!
I've been to St Clears to look for the exhibition, but couldn't find it unfortunately. So, I'm hoping to contact you directly to ask whether there are photos of the weather or its effects, e.g. floods in the collection?
I'm a PhD students at Aberystwyth University and am studying the effects of the weather on West Wales, and would be very grateful if you could answer my enquiry.

Many thanks,
Cerys

hi, i've started a facebook campain to reopen st clears train station and would like to feature pictures old pictures of it, i was just wondering whether the stiwdio featured any pictures, also what are the opening times of the stiwdio?

Helo Stella,
Just been having a look at the website, the exhibition looks fabulous ~ congratulations! Have you thought about placing a link on Ancestry or Roots Chat (Family History Sites) ... I'm sure there would be a lot of interest in your collection!

Llinos x

I am currently a resident artist at Oriel Myrddin, Carmarthen co-ordinating weave workshops. Whilst there I have been undertaking research on the history of the building, the former Arts School from 1854 - 1978. I have discovered photographs of students working at the school by William John D. Evans who lived at Osbourne House, St. Clears.

I wondered if he had any connections with Stanley Phillips or if there is any further information on his practice in St. Clears? I am also trying to source any other photographic documentation of the Carmarthen Art School and whether there is imagery taken by Stanley Phillips?

May I add that this research will culminate into a body of new art work.

Thank you
Ainsley Hillard

I was very interested to see the item on the news recently about the discovery of these old photographs etc.
My grandparents were born & spent all their lives in St Clears - born 1889 & 1896. I have a large framed photograph of Bethlehem chapel surounded by all the men who went to WW1. It was presented to my grandfather Jonah Griffiths - I assume all the men in the photograph were also presented with one. I also have a similar photograph showing his brother Willy Griffiths, who died in WW1 -showing him with his ship. Both are signed Stanley Phillip. I am looking forward to coming down to see the exhibition. If you are interested in borrowing these photographs for the exhibition, you're welcome - but as they are quite large let me know and I can bring them with me.
I also have 3 other photographs with the name Stanley Phillips on although I have no idea who 2 of them are of.
I lived in St Clears myself in the mid 1950s - with my grandparents in Castle Cottage.
Look forward to attending the exhibition soon
Regards
Sandra Wintle

Just seen your book with Caroline Anthony, she is going to get me one, mind you sign it for me Stella,

Arlene xx

Thank you so much for sharing your father's photography with us all here at Americymru! You have created a wonderful website in memory of your father.

I am a Freelance Photographer, a member of the Welsh League of Arizona and a Welsh language learner. I have been to Wales three times, 2002, 2003 and 2006. I hope to be back there next summer to see North Wales for the first time.

You will see that there are a number of very talented actors, musicians, artists and photographers here on this site, as well as many who are associated with Welsh organizations. Of course, there are others who are of Welsh descent who own a business and have websites and those who are just interested in learning more about their Welsh heritage.

I have been to Carmarthen on Market Day in 2002 with a friend from Pontarddulais and again visited Carmarthen with a friend from Llangadog i 2006.

Cymru am Byth!
Wales Forever!

Tam Ryan

Would you consider adding a link for my Wales DVD website to your links page? www.walesdvd.com I will be adding a link to your website to my Links page today. Thank you very much Diolch yn fawr iawn, Tam Ryan, P.O. Box 20941 Mesa, Arizona 85277

Please could you tell me where I can purchase this lovely book, & how much is it.

Thank you, Stella and Alan, for meeting me recently whilst I was on holiday in St Clears.

My mother grew up in St Clears in the 1920s and 1930s and I'm hoping to bring her back to see your exhibition.

She has lots of happy memories of her time there, and it would be wonderful if you have found some photos of her and her brother, mother and father. Her mother taught at Glasfryn School and her father was a railway station master. Hope to see you again later this year.

hello, hope your well, its sunday 15 feb, yesterday i watched your DVD's on my laptop with you, they were really good, this site looks good as well, you have done a great job.

hope you enjoy the rest of the crusie, and your TV interviews back home in Wales, glad i could be of some help, speak soon

James x

just opened your web.you look great,looking forwards to seeing you both in the near future.love and best wishes. IanandValerie

Hi Stellar, received your Xmas card and took up the offer to view your web site which I have found to be very interesting. Just returned from Tunisia after a weeks break which reminded me of the time we met in Cyprus as it was about this time of year.
I wish you luck with your book and I hope everyone is keeping OK. Will be in touch later.
Eric.

Please to find the website very profesional and informative. Looking forward to seeing the book.
Best Wishes to you all
Bev, Gwyn, Rachel, (Rhyd y Gros) Sian & Andy (Hope)
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It was a pleasure to work on the book with Stanley's daughter Stella. Stanley Phillips has at last been recognised for his photographic work in St Clears. There are a lot of his images floating around and being used without any credits. It is hoped that this will be corrected in time.

The importance of his work should not be underestimated. St Clears has a rich legacy om images which should be treasured for generations to come. He was a man ahead of his time.

Extremely interesting and deserving of all the attention that has been generated. Lyn, Luke & Tim Davies

Every community should have one! Anon

Excellent ? Very interesting, it is good to see that all the history is being kept alive for all to see, Thanks, Carol & Paul Hardy, Chelmsford, Essex

Very interesting to see the past preserved and thanks you for bringing it to the public, very enjoyable, S M Hughes & Terry Hughes

A great history of St Clears, interesting photos and good audio interviews ? multimedia, Miranda Hughes, Michael J Smith

So very impressive, Anne John

Thank you Stella for your information on St Clears. We are growing fonder of this village on our 14th year visiting, Judith Rees & Craig Wood

What an enjoyable experience, thank you, Kevin

I have been meaning to call, I am glad I did, Richard Griffith, Laugharne

We have enjoyed the exhibition, excellent sound quality on films, we have met people who are linked to our family it helps our research into the history of our family, Best wishes with the good work you are doing in keeping your photographs etc for future generations. Best Wishes Peter & Merlys Williams, Swansea

A most interesting display of photographs, so nice to see the memories kept for future generations, well done, do keep enlarging this exhibition, Betty Davies, St Clears

I am happy you be here in St Clears. It is truly like coming home for me, I am so proud to be American but also so proud of my Welsh history, Diolch yn Fawr, Mrs Feller and family, U.S.A.

Excellent, well worth a visit, Ellen Corcoran

Excellent, thanks for all the help with the family history, Ian & Margaret, Adelaide, Australia

Excellent, Gerwyn Williams, Whitland

A treasure trove of memories, Chris, Blaenpant

A wonderful archive of twentieth century history of St Clears, E Shute, St Clears

A wonderful display and a superb effort by everyone involved. The people of St Clears have something to be really proud of. Long may it flourish. Liz & Graham Willey, Battle, East Sussex

An interesting display even for someone like myself who knows little of St Clears. I hope you are able to find a permanent home for such an interesting and historical exhibition. Keith Davies, Newport.

Well worth a visit. Maii Evans

A wonderful collection of films and photographs of St Clears. Full credit for rescuing this collection for the benefit of past and present occupants of St Clears a small town where my father Dr. David Hughes spent many happy years.

It was very good. A lot of history about St Clears in one room. Cheryl & Huw Davies, Maengwyn House

A fantastic experience, Vaughan Powell, ex Cloth Hall, St Clears

Wonderful history lesson, thank you very much, Jordan, London

A wonderful exhibition, Stanley Phillips is a grandfather to be proud of, Anne-Marie Mitchell

Excellent, Angharad Reed, nee Walters


Brought back fond memories of my birthplace. Still enjoy visiting, Ann Walters, nee Stubbings

Initially a reluctant visitor but extremely glad I came. Nostalgic, heartstring pulling and informative. Well done to all involved. Loved the music to the films. Mike Rees, Ammanford

Well done to everyone for keeping St Clear?s history alive. A town I have loved coming home to. Judith Eynon ? Hill

Excellent two hours spent at your exhibition, saw the films, met some friends, and enjoyed every minute, S Davies

Diolch yn fawr am ddangos y lluniau sydd wedi ei cadw am flynyddoedd ac yn werth fawr iawn. M Thomas

So many happy memories of many times spent in St Clears at 30 Station Road with my aunty Margaret Thomas. My mother was born in Mair Villas and was the accompanist to St Clears male voice choir. Wonderful to meet Stella and reminisce about so many things from the past. I could go on forever. Alma Edwrds, Newport

Many congratulations Stella on all you have achieved in putting together such a fascinatinmg exhibitionI?m looking forward to following your progress on the internet. Its been wonderful to see photos and film of people and places that I?ve heard my father talk about all my life. Thank you. Rosemary Layman, Sydney, Australia

Great to see some old pictures and videos taken by my great great uncle Stanley, fab idea Stella. Saeed & Bethan, Cardiff

What a fantastic collection of film and old photos of St Clears. We have just enjoyed an hour or more in this lovely gallery. Reg & Enid Lewis

A fantastic collection of memories photos and film. Such a shame that some film was lost. It is wonderful to be able to see the history of the village-treasured memories from the past that never should be forgotten, John Walsh

Fascinating exhibition of local history. An hour and a half has just flown by. Inspired us to make a video recording of older members of the family. Well done to those involved. Darren and Ivy Thomas & Marcus Murell, Narberth

Congratulations on creating a great exhibition. Keep up the good work and good luck for the future. Ceri Morgan, Tongwynlais

Very good exhibition. It needs more than one visit. Well-done Stella. Ann Stewart

Lovely to learn about the people and history of St Clears. A fascinating exhibition, extremely well done and congratulations, Dave Stewart

Brought my childhood back to me. Stella was most helpful to talk me through the years. David Parry Jones

Fascinating and deserves financial support. St Clears should be the capital of Carmarthenshire. This is our second visit. Graham Willey, East Sussex

My wife and I have enjoyed all the help we were given about the ships that came into St Clears many many years ago. Hope that all goes well in the future. Colin & Sue Rees, Swansea.

Came to see photos and exhibition looking for any family connections as my grandmother Phoebe Thomas was born in St Clears. On looking through the visitor?s book we found Alun Edwards from Newport. I was flower girl at his brother?s wedding. Remember his parents and now know where my grandmother and Saer family originated. Many thanks to Stella for all her help and input. Also today we met relatives Iris and Brian Saer, More news to come. Maureen Evans nee Williams.

Excellent display, Nigel Williams

Lovely display, great to look back, many thanks Stella, John Cole

Wonderful visit, will come again, Dave, London

A marvellous morning, we thoroughly enjoyed seeing the photos and film, thank you, Beti Wyn James & children of Ysgol Griffth Jones

The pictures and films were amazing, really interesting to see the past, Siriol Davies

Tak for et fantastic tillagellis I tiden og hitorien, K Morgan, Denmark

What a wonderful exhibition, it gives Goosebumps to see life, as it was so long ago in this lovely village. Fantastic exhibition. Best wishes, Samantha McCarthy, Copenhagen, Denmark


Fantastic exhibition, so much work has been put in so we can all share these memories. Thanks. Claire McCarthy, Pontardawe

Many thanks for this trip down memory lane. John Morgan, Llandeilo

A wonderful archive of the town, T Phillips

How wonderful that all these photographs have been found so that we the present generation can share in the memories. Marilyn Morgan

Very reminiscent of rural Ireland in the same era. So much now changed as with Wales. Keep up the good work. Finde O?Sullivan, Cambridge & Ireland

Wonderful building, ideal for a gallery space. Belinda Bean, London

Wonderful exhibition hopefully it will be displayed permanently in the town. Carrie Lewis

Very interesting to see old St Clears. Congratulations on your hard work. Anne & John Evans

Well-presented and interesting exhibition. Jane Jones

A very enjoyable exhibition, well worth a visit. Caroline Stewart


Really interesting and a good variety of people and events captured in a time gone by. Also very interesting to see the historical items. Emma, Carmarthen

Brings back memories of St Clears of old. Freda Phillips, Eric Harries

Well worth a visit, very interesting, Peter & jean Jones

Great to see photos of village life, a wonderful visual record. Very well done, we enjoyed our afternoon looking at all the memories. Iris & Don Jones

Very good work. Enjoyed the afternoon. Shirley Walters

A fantastic collection of photographs-local history which should be envied by national and local archives alike. Good luck for a long and prosperous future, Cerys Jones, Aberystwyth University

So interesting to find a lot of local history that can be cherished for years to come. Best of luck, Gerry & lindy Heap.

Excellent. It is marvellous that all this local history has been saved for posterity. Val & Noel Davies, Swansea.


Excellent display, thoroughly researched, a wonderful asset to our town. Rev Bryan Witt

Wonderful exhibition, great insight into the history and life of this town.
Liz Pendelbury, Chester

Fascinating and educational. Thank you for bringing the history of St. Clears alive for our school
Oakfield Montessori School

A joy to see. Thank You
Ros Davies

Excellent, Edward James Williams

First Class, Phillip ?Gorwel?

Excellent, N. Evans

A pleasure, David Phillips

Very Interesting, Lindy Phillips

Very enjoyable, Mary Bowen Rees

Great to be taken back in time, Ron Anthony

Interesting, M Thomas

Very informative, A Eynon

Wonderful, J & H Noble

Lovely to see the photos, Amy David

Ardderchog, R John

Very interesting, B Daniels

Extremely interesting, lovely to know old values still count.
Roy & Kath Johnson, Somerset