S1: E5 Carole M. Hopkin

Elizabeth Hopkin, Jo Herman Chats with the Miners

In the fifth episode, I interview Carole M. Hopkin about her grandfather's photography, Llew E. Morgan, her mother, Elizabeth Hopkin's paintings and their friend Josef Herman.

We discuss the lively political and cultural nature of Ystradgynlais - a rich hub for Herman to settle in. Visitors included the politician Keir Hardie and the author David Martin. Herman contributed a unique creative energy to the village and gave lectures at the Welfare Hall. He joined the local camera club and admired Llew’s photography. Elizabeth captures this atmosphere and brings her own whimsical humour to the subject matter. We also talk about Carole’s memories of Herman in Edith Street, London and his brushes with David Bomberg and selling on Bond Street.