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Since posting news of the research into Ifor & Joy Thomas (Guildford School of P hotography) we have been delighted with the response which is already in. Several members of the family are now…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by rita tait Mar 14, 2010.
If anyone knows anything about Joy & Ifor Thomas, former photography teachers at Guildford in the 50s will they please get in touch.
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Started this discussion. Last reply by rita tait Feb 25, 2010.
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Posted on December 2, 2009 at 17:59 — 2 Comments
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Thanks for such a quick response Rita. Sorry to hit you at such a busy time. I hope the festival went well. Given your message, I am guessing you have a fairly heavy involvement?
I am researching 1950s British photography for an MA dissertation. Specifically, I want to look at Picture Post and Jane Bown of The Observer to suggest a transition in photographic practice during the 1950s, from staff photographer to freelance, from photojournalist/documentary to a more subjective independent photography. I hope to place this in a broader context by looking at the practice of a few other photographers of the time, the debate surrounding the Combined Societies, and the wider context of "subjective photography in Europe and the USA.
As part of my inquiry, I want to understand how aspiring photographers of the period developed their approach - what were they were looking at for inspiration and what were they learning 'in training'? Jane Bown of course was trained by Ifor Thomas at Guildford - hence my present interest. I have posted some more specific questions on the BPH discussion pages at http://britishphotohistory.ning.com/forum/topics/british-photographic-education?xg_source=activity
If you or Jack have any answers to offer, I'd be really grateful.
I will also be heading up to the National Media Museum in Bradford shortly, to see what I can find in the journals. If I come across anything relating to Ifor and Joy, I will of course let you know.
I understand you need some R&R after the festival so please don't feel pressured by my request for help. I will give you a breather before phoning.
Thanks again - hope to talk to you soon.
Damian.
Wondered if you had any chance to cotact your friends yet ?
I am trying to work out when I can get to Hereford to visit the museum, would be great if I could meet with them at the same time.
best regards
Jeff
From your descrition this seems to be some sort of Bee meter. The box should be brown, have metal corners and have the price of 5/- on it. There are a whole series of Bee meters, what your husband has is part of a group desgined for different makes of cameras, so I would efinitely like to have a photo of it.
kind regards
Jeff
By the way, I live in Guildford, anythins I can do to help your research ?
kind regards
Jeff
Chris
I have a suggestion for your research if you would like to contact me offline.
Best wishes, Mark Haworth-Booth markhaworthbooth@gmail.com