Phil Collection (page 4)

American trombonist and teacher Phil Wilson, London, 1985. Artist: Denis Williams
American trombonist and teacher Phil Wilson, London, 1985

American trombonist and teacher Phil Wilson playing the piano, London, 1985. Artist
American trombonist and teacher Phil Wilson playing the piano, London, 1985

Saxophonist Phil Todd playing at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire. Michael Garrick on piano is just visible in the background

Guitarist Phil Lee at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire. Artist: Denis Williams
Guitarist Phil Lee at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire

Phil Lee (guitar) and Michael Garrick (piano) playing at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire

Guitarist Phil Lee playing at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire

Jazz at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, January 1984. Artist: Denis Williams
Jazz at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, January 1984. Roy Williams (trombone), Clive Thacker (drums), Pete Blannin (double bass), Phil Day (saxophone) and John Coverdale (guitar)

Saxophonist Phil Day playing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, January 1984. Artist
Saxophonist Phil Day playing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, January 1984

Phil Bates and the tenor saxophone of Spike Robinson at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 1986
Bassist Phil Bates and the tenor saxophone of Spike Robinson at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 11 September 1986

Jazz at Knebworth, Hertfordshire, 1982. Artist: Denis Williams
Jazz at Knebworth, Hertfordshire, 1982: Benny Goodman (clarinet), Phil Flanigan (bass), Chris Flory (guitar), Scott Hamilton (tenor saxophone) and Warren Vache (trumpet) on stage

Phil Day playing tenor saxophone at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 19 October 2003

Phil Brown, Roger Lewin and Sarah Jane Hassell, Hawth Crawley, West Sussex, Oct 2015

Benny Goodman watching Phil Flanigan and Chris Flory, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, 1982
Benny Goodman watching Phil Flanigan (bass) and Chris Flory (guitar) play, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, 1982

Phil Donkin, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Phil Donkin, BBC Big Band, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2011

Phil Robson, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Phil Robson with Christine Tobin, Scarborough Jazz festival, 2011

Phil Robson and Christine Tobin, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Phil Robson-Christine Tobin, Scarborough Jazz Festival, 2011

Phil Robson, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Phil Robsons Six Strings ad the Beat, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2008

Androcles and the Lion by George Bernard Shaw
Androcles and the Lion, a play by George Bernard Shaw. For Wallacks Theatre, New York, January 1915. O P Heggie, shown here as Androcles, had played the part in London. Phil Dwyer played the lion

Mrs Thelma Gray, dog breeder
Thelma Gray (Mrs Phil Gray, nee Thelma Evans) with four of her beautiful white Alsatians. Thelma Gray was a noted dog breeder, including of Rozavel Welsh Pembrokeshire corgis

Mistaken identity - Very short man and a tall young woman " You Naughty Boy, you ll fall over!" " Oh...." Date: circa 1890s

Lunatic Asylum humour - Upside down wheelbarrow
Visitor to Dottieville Lunatic Asylum which is undergoing structural improvements (to harmless lunatic who is extremely busy wheeling a barrow upside down)

Despairing man with his head in his hands
" The Mind and visage oft are things apart; a smiling face oft masks a breaking heart." - character study by Phil May of a man in the deepest throes of despair. Date: circa 1890s

Hic Jacet - Here Lies - drunken man collapsed in gutter
(hic!) jacet (translated from the Latin: " Here Lies" ) - a drunken Londoner collapsed in gutter, his umbrella and hat discarded onto the street in his stupor. Date: circa 1890s

Albert Chevalier - English Comedian and Actor
Albert Onesime Britannicus Gwathveoyd Louis Chevalier (18611923) - English comedian and actor. Had a successful music hall career as a singer of coster songs of his own invention. Date: 1892

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"Phil: A Multifaceted Journey through Time and Talent" Step into the bustling Platform of Notting Hill Gate Underground Station, where Phil stands amidst the flurry of commuters, a symbol of resilience in the face of London's daily rush. In The Green Dining-room at South Kensington Museum, c1870, an unknown creator captures a moment frozen in time. Could this be Phil enjoying a quiet meal or perhaps immersing himself in art? Moving on to Chancery Lane Underground Station, we find Phil standing tall once again. His presence exudes determination and purpose as he navigates the labyrinthine tunnels beneath the city streets. But there is more to Phil than meets the eye. In Welsh rugby player Phil Bennett, we witness strength and skill on the field; while England cricketer Phil Tufnell showcases finesse with every swing of his bat. Music takes center stage as "Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay" resonates through our minds - Lottie Collins' enchanting voice echoing across generations. Perhaps it was this tune that brought joy to Phil's heart during simpler times. Yet humor intertwines with reality as Irish Drunk Pat stumbles upon his drinking logic. Amidst laughter and confusion, one can't help but wonder if even sober moments hold surprises for us all - like a drunk man amazed by beer instead of coffee in his tankard. May / Phil / Vanity Fair 95 introduces us to another facet of our enigmatic protagonist. Was he featured within those glossy pages? An intriguing mystery unfolds before us. Whitby, Yorkshire presents a portrait study capturing the essence of a Fisherman - could this be our very own adventurous soul named Phil? And Howth, Ireland reveals an Acrylic masterpiece on canvas board from 2001 - an artistic expression that speaks volumes about its creator's depth and passion. Lastly, Alec (Sir Affable) Knowles emerges onto our stage.