Comments on: Stan Jones Of Mile End https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/09/22/stan-jones-of-mile-end/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Fri, 27 Sep 2019 07:27:03 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Chris https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/09/22/stan-jones-of-mile-end/#comment-1316024 Fri, 27 Sep 2019 07:27:03 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176643#comment-1316024 What a breath of fresh air Stan is. Perfect antidote to the madness going on at the moment. People could learn a lot from his humility

]]> By: Achim https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/09/22/stan-jones-of-mile-end/#comment-1315830 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 13:44:27 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176643#comment-1315830 A wonderful story about Stan’s life! Thanks a lot!

Love & Peace
ACHIM

]]> By: Denise Murphy https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/09/22/stan-jones-of-mile-end/#comment-1315638 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 06:43:38 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176643#comment-1315638 A very interesting read glorious account in pictures of Stans life
I lived in Coborn Road and often had the pleasure of wishing Stan
Good morning Thank you xx

]]> By: Amanda https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/09/22/stan-jones-of-mile-end/#comment-1315495 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 11:00:16 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176643#comment-1315495 I agree, Stan must go to the ball !
If anyone could highlight this inspiring, contented life to the appropriate quarters, it would be the GA.

80 years in the same house and 48 in the same job plus plenty of interests. . There may be many more stories from the folk he met through his 24 hour home photography service.
Lovely to see a salute from Stephen & Marina, respective neighbours.

Longevity and loyal service is in the family make up.
His parents also looked close and contented in mid and later life. The camera rarely lies.

A mention for Ethel’s show stopping detailed wedding attire and satin shoes.
Her gossamer veil appears to be Chantilly lace and the bordered hemline of the chiffon gown, perhaps guipure? All topped with romantic orange blossom. What a special girl.

And the hat on Brighton beach – wow!
Small wonder Stan remarked that his father had to pay all the bills and “feed her keep her in clothes” once they’d married.

And yes Stan’s dog bringing the headline led me to Wikipedia’s story of Ruth Ellis, the last female to be executed in Britain.
Her life a truly tragic contrast to Stan’s wonderfully satisfying contentment.
A lesson indeed.

]]> By: Irene https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/09/22/stan-jones-of-mile-end/#comment-1315451 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 05:31:59 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176643#comment-1315451 Thank you for the fascinating insight into this piece of social history. A most enjoyable read .

]]> By: Ria https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/09/22/stan-jones-of-mile-end/#comment-1315407 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:46:49 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176643#comment-1315407 Thank you Stan for your fascinating photographs and interesting history.

I particularly liked the photo of the Art Deco gates at the end of the garden with the stationary train. Copies of your photographs could be made for the Local Borough Council for social and local history if you don’t object. Also Brighton and Hove for the scenes of Brighton. I also agree with Delia Folkard’s comments.

Rather shocking headline on the newspaper the dog is carrying. Was the model Ruth Ellis?

It must be comforting and secure to still have your childhood home. I do hope you make lots of new friends and receive an invitation to meet the Queen if you so desire.

The Gentle Author, my favourite blog.

]]> By: Marina https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/09/22/stan-jones-of-mile-end/#comment-1315393 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:31:24 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176643#comment-1315393 Lovely Stan
I’ll be sure to look out for you, and have a chat, you’re an inspiration to us all. An incredible life and an exceptional photographer. Look forward to catching up with you in person, Marina at no 81

]]> By: Delia Folkard https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/09/22/stan-jones-of-mile-end/#comment-1315390 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:08:42 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176643#comment-1315390 Just when you think that GA might be running out of interesting characters to interview, up pops another one in the form of the amazing Stan. His photos are a wonderful record for the future. The one I find particularly fascinating is in the shop fitters window with the mix of nude female mannequins, Disney characters and children. It is quite surreal and could easily have a place in some modern art gallery or even Tate Modern!! Good luck Stan x

]]> By: Linda Granfield https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/09/22/stan-jones-of-mile-end/#comment-1315389 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:07:58 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176643#comment-1315389 A precious bit of history from a delightful man.

Yes, that invite to the Queen’s garden party would be wonderful. Imagine what Her Majesty would think seeing those two photos of the decorated house?!

Stan’s photos are terrific. The mannequins and window–any others that would make another GA book?

]]> By: Marcia Howard https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/09/22/stan-jones-of-mile-end/#comment-1315383 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:25:53 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176643#comment-1315383 What an amazing man with a unique life. I hope his has been a happy one. It somewhat saddened me to think he might still be lonely as he’d been as a child, but I’d be honoured to meet him. I loved the photos, and Stan clearly looks after himself and his interesting home too. And wise words from Pauline Taylor above. I endorse them all. Loved the laden Christmas tree too!

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