Glyn Harries Jones, 1955 - 1956 and 1964 - 1965

Jones was a schoolmaster who first stood for election to Bilston Council in 1947. He was a Labour Party representative for the Town Hall Ward but was defeated in the elections by his Conservative opponent, Edward Beards. He successfully stood again in 1950. During his career he represented both the New Town and Ettingshall Wards. Soon after becoming mayor in 1955, Jones accompanied Bob Edwards MP to the opening ceremony of the Sons of Rest Pavillion in Hickman Park, Bilston, built in honour of those who had died during the World Wars. He was re-elected as mayor in 1964, making him the second of the Bilston mayors to hold the position in two separate municipal years, the other being EW Bold. On the 27th July 1964, Jones was present at the opening ceremony of the Bilston Public Swimming Baths.

Photograph Index: BILSTON EVENTS. Opening Ceremony of Public Swimming Baths