Here was a man who took his poetry out onto the streets and didn't give a fuck about the consequences.
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/obituary-horace-charles-jones-1198810.html
http://babylonwales.blogspot.com/2006/04/charles-jones-epitaph-for-poet.html
http://cy.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horace_Charles_Jones
Brewer's Rogues, Villains and Eccentrics by William Donaldson
I first met him thanks to Carolyn Jacobs in the early 90's. We had an epistolary exchange and I visited him and Deliah several times in Alma Street-Merthyr Tydfil.
ReplyDeleteHe was 70 years older than me, but relevant, virulent and pugnacious as a young gentleman can be. He is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable man I have met in my life... and I miss him.
Karim
Hi Karim my email is jonmurfin64@gmail.com if possible I would like to ask you some questions about Horace Charles Jones thanks
DeleteHi , I think I am related to Horace on my mother’s side I would be very grateful if you know anyone still alive who knew Horace maybe a relative as I’m putting together a family tree , thanks Jon email jonmurfin64@gmail.com
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