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Tommy Jones stone plaque

Commemorative plaque
Tommy Jones stone plaque
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This stone commemorative plaque records: This marks the spot where the body of Tommy Jones aged was found. He lost his way between the Cwm-llwych Farm and the Lowin on the night of August 4th 1900. After an anxious search of 29 days discovered. Erected by voluntary subscriptions. W Powell Price Mayor of Brecon 1901 Recorded plaque organisation: Mayor of Brecon.
Tommy Jones was a young boy whose disappearance and subsequent discovery after an extensive search highlighted the dangers faced by children in rural areas at the turn of the 20th century. His case garnered significant local attention, leading to a plaque being erected through community fundraising efforts.

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