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Early lifeThomas Jones was born at Llandrindod Wells just at the time when the wells were being popularised as health giving venues for tired urban dwellers. His family moved from Llandrindod to the relatively secluded estate of Pencerrig, just a few miles from Builth Wells.The Jones family were important Dissenters, having built and administered a small chapel at Llandrindod called Cae bach, which still exists today as a lively worshipping community. The young Thomas was taught by a Dissenting minister before enrolling at Christ's College, Brecon. After a time in Brecon, Jones matriculated in 1759 as a commoner in Jesus College, Oxford. His two years at the University confirmed his ambition to become an artist rather than a churchman or scholar. He was fortunate that his father recognised his talent and interest in art. That support was crucial for his early development, and for his career in London. |
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