R. A. Jones

R. A. Jones
MBE
Born
Robert Arthur Jones

(1849-11-20)20 November 1849
Everton, Liverpool
Died23 May 1925(1925-05-23) (aged 75)
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
OccupationJeweller
Known forJeweller
Philanthropist
Children2
AwardsMBE (1920)

Robert Arthur Jones (20 November 1849 – 23 May 1925) was born in Liverpool but moved to Southend-on-Sea after working for a clock and watchmaker in Manchester. In 1890 he set up his jewellery business on Southend's High Street. He went on to become one of the most important benefactors of the town.

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