William Jenkyn Thomas
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William Jenkyn Thomas (born 1870 - died 1959) was a Welsh author best known for his The Welsh Fairy Book. He was an undergraduate student at the University of Cambridge and in addition to his writings worked as a lectuer, teach and Headmaster. He was the first Head Master at Aberdare Intermediate School (1896-905) and was headmaster (1905-1935) at Hackney Downs School.[1][2][3]
Selected publications
Thomas, W. J. (1894). Penillion telyn, Rhan 1. Caernarfon: Gwymni y Cyhoeddwys Cymreig.
Thomas, W. J. (1870). Cambrensia: A literary reading book for Welsh schools. London: Edward Arnold.
Thomas, W. J. (1907). The Welsh fairy book. London: Fisher Unwin.
References
- ↑ http://archive.spectator.co.uk/article/7th-december-1907/9/the-welsh-fairy-book-by-w-jenkyn-thomas-t-fisher
- ↑ http://www.abgs.org.uk/teachers/headmasters/wjt/wjt.htm
- ↑ http://wbo.llgc.org.uk/en/s2-THOM-JEN-1870.html?query=William+Jenkyn+Thomas&field=name Jones, Evan (no date) THOMAS , WILLIAM JENKYN (1870 - 1959), Welsh Biography Online , The Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion (Accessed Nov 2013)
