Mary Jones 1864

So much has attached itself to Mary Jones that it is hard to disentangle myth and reality. But what is undoubtedly true is that, for a while, she was the most famous Welsh woman throughout the developing world.

Grave Tales from Wales 8 min read Jun 26, 2023

Bryn Crug, Tywyn, Gwynedd

Mary Jones His The True Onour of thie Bible. Bought in the Year 1800 Aged 16th

So much has attached itself to Mary Jones that it is hard to disentangle myth and reality. But what is undoubtedly true is that, for a while, she was the most famous Welsh woman throughout the developing world. Her story was an inspiration, an example. The little Welsh girl without a Bible, who walked 25 miles to Bala, in her bare feet, to get one.