R. A. Jones

Robert Arthur Jones (20 November 1849 – 23 May 1925)[1] 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.[2]

  1. ^ R A Jones' gravestone inscription. Prittlewell Priory.
  2. ^ "Bring Southend's R A Jones clock back to life". Echo. 17 March 2012. Retrieved 14 March 2013.