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James Davies & Co’s

Llanelly Directory & Local Guide - 1897

James Davies & Co's Llanelly Directory and Local Guide, including all villages adjacent to Llanelly, was published in 1897 at a cost of 3s 6d and is another comprehensive source of local history. The Directory records that the population in 1897 was approximately 27,000 with the number of houses given as 5,400.

The Directory can be seen at Llanelli Reference Library.

Within the pages of the Directory are shown many streets that have long since disappeared – Station Road and Stepney Street are still there but Crooked Road, Marsh Terrace, Custom House Bank, St David’s Lane and Swanfield Place are no longer.

The selection given here is an insight to the  occupations of the residents of that era. The proximity to the tinplate works, railway station and coal yard is reflected in the occupations of the residents

Crooked Road – Wern

1 Margaret Thomas Widow

2 William Morgan Tinplater

3 William Hughes Tinplater

4 David Evans Tailor

5 Fred Arthur Haulier

6 Evan Francis Invalid

7 David John Thomas Tinplater

8 Edwin Davies Engineer

9 Vacant

10 David Evans Labourer

11 William Rees Tinplater

13 Hannah Lewis Widow

15 Evan Edwards Tinplater

17 William Owens Labourer

19 Evan Thomas Collier

21 James Overy Labourer

23 John Thomas Shoemaker

25 John Rottenbery Labourer

27 William John Collier

29 Mary Harries Widow

31 William Davies Shovel Worker

35 Frances Roberts Widow

37 Frances John Widow

39 Ann Richards Widow

33 William Davies Labourer

42 William Bowen Labourer

Marsh Terrace – Tyisha

1 Herman Nurse Coal Merchant

2 James Havard Inspector

3 Thos. Monger Shearer

4 David Jenkins Collier

5 Wm Henry Protheroe Manager

6 Philip Bevan Tinman

8 T Edwards Coal Merchant

9 Tom Daniel Jones Foreman

10 John Banks Engine driver

11 Frank Evans Signalman

12 John Hughes Rollerman

13 Wm Dummer Foreman

14 John Lewis Manager

Custom House Bank, Seaside

1 John Evans Labourer

2 Thomas Grant Labourer

3 Miss Harriett Williams Spinster

4 David Jones Labourer

5 John Davies Labourer

6 Thos. Pitt Chemical Worker

7 Daniel Richards Plumber

8 John Treharne Pilot

9 Evan Kelly Seaman

10 Thos. Bowen Platelayer

11 Wm James Thomas Labourer

12 Thos. Prosser Labourer

13 Thos John Labourer on dredger

14 David Muir Plumber

15 Sarah Davies Widow

16 Wm Griffith Thomas Furnaceman

18 Wm Thomas Lead Smelter

20 David Treharne Labourer

22 Mary Williams Spinster

24 John John Sailor

25 John Arnold Sailor

26 David Thomas Shoemaker

27 John Griffiths Mason

35 Mrs Murphy Widow

St David’s Lane, Seaside

1 Elizabeth Richards Widow

2 George Benjamin Edwards Sailor

3 Arthur Funnell Painter

4 Mary Nurse Widow

5 David Harries Labourer

6 Samuel John Furnaceman

7 Wm Lawrence Mate

8 Daniel Jones Moulder

9 Tom Griffiths Labourer

11 Wm Morgans Mate

13 Charles Shaw Widow

12 Thos. Thomas Blocklayer

10 Thomas Lewis Fireman

Banks

Stepney Street

Metropolitan Bank of England & Wales (later Midland & HSBC)

Lloyds Bank (later Lloyds TSB)

Glamorganshire Bank

Vaughan Street

London & Provincial Bank Vaughan Street (later Barclays)

Stepney Street – the commercial heart of the town

1 E Colliver & Son Boot & Shoe Dealers

2 R C Jenkins Cambrian Hotel Licensed Victualler

3 Phillips Bros. Gent’s Mercers

3a D G Rees Solicitor

8 & 6 K Wynch Waterloo House Draper

4 Bowen & Morris Confectioner

5 E Morgan Prudential Chambers

7 J Wesley Jones Chemist &c

7a J Marker Tobacconist, International

9 G Auckland Boot & Shoe Dealer

10 G Oliver Boot & Shoe Dealers

11 Home & Colonial Tea Co Grocer

12 Davies Bros. Tailors

13 D James & Sons Outfitters

14 Pegler & Son Grocer

15 D Evans Bradford House General Draper

16 J Lewis Ironmonger

17 Masters & Co. Outfitters

18 Quinine Bitters Manufacturing Co.

18a Morgan W James Chemist

19 D Evans Stepney House General Draper;

D Griffiths Market Entrance Grocer

Thomas Bros. Market Entrance Boot & Shoe Dealers

S Dunn Market Entrance Fish Merchant and Fruiterer

20 Cash & Co. Boot & Shoe Dealers

21 Lloyds Bank

22 Lipton Grocer & Provision Merchant

23 Eastmans Ltd. Cyprus House Butchers

24 Henry Harries Centre Hotel Licensed Victualler

25 C Mutter Hairdresser & Newsagent

26 Davies Bros. Outfitters

27/29 Owen Jones & Co. Le Bon Marche General Drapers

28 Phillip Davies Northgate Hotel Licensed Victualler

30 J Jeffreys & Son Pork Butchers

60 Thompson & Shackell Ltd Central Pianoforte Warehouse

31 D Mansel & Co. Golden Fleece General Drapers

32 James G Thomas Bank Manager Glamorganshire Banking Co. Ltd.

33 D C Parry Grocer & Provision Dealer

34 J Wade Chemist

35 J Harries & Co. Boot & Shoe Dealers

36 Thomas Bros. Furniture Dealers

37 C Mason Collins Goldsmith Hall Watchmaker & Jeweller

38 Kammerer & Co. Jewellers &c.

39 Llanelly Hosiery Co.

40 H Davies & Son Grocers

41 T Jones Saddle & Harness Maker

42 Geo Jackson Butter & Cheese Dealer

43 C H Lane Watchmaker & Jeweller

44 David John Bookseller & Stationer

46 Rees & Co. Drapers

47 J Griffiths Ceylon Tea Shop

48 David & Co. Drapers

50 T Griffiths Luton House Draper

51 Star Tea Co. Grocers &c.

52 Stead & Simpson Boot & Shoe Dealers

56 Rd Davies & Co. Emporium General Drapers

64 Mrs Leonard Grand Commercial Temperance Hotel

58 T William The Temple Draper

62 W H Lewis York House Draper

66 Boots Cash Chemists

68 J Davies Waverley Temperance Hotel

70 J Hughes Tailor & Draper

72 Mrs Thomas Confectioner

74 J Davies York Hotel Licensed Victualler

Swanfield Place

1 Mary Thomas Widow

2 Thos. Jenkins Fitter

3 Mary Evans Widow

4 Wm Evans Town Crier

5 David Jenkins Stoker

6 Donald Cameron Labourer

Swan Street – (late Gilbert Road)

1 Thomas Williams Engineer

1 David Bassett Carpenter

1a John Davies Collier

2 Martha James Widow

2 Elizabeth Roberts Widow

2a Thomas Williams Engineer

3 C Davies Widow

3 Wm Vaughan Smith

4 Daniel Davies Farm Labourer

4 Henry Lewis Wheelwright

5 Rachel Thomas Spinster

6 Margaret Jones Widow

5 Wm Morgan Washman

7 Thomas Tench Carpenter

8 Edmund Jackson Pothouse Manager

9 Daniel Hughes Copperman

10 David Thomas Guard

11 Thos. Nicholas Insurance Agent

12 Hannah Davies Widow

13 Wm Phillip Rees Mason

14 John Roberts Copperman

15 John Jones Mason

16 David Watkins Copperman

17 Llewellyn Hughes Fitter

18 Thos Dewsberry Clerk

19 Wm Thomas Labourer

21 Thos Protheroe Under Manager

22. Joseph Billet Architect

23 Thos Hughes Copperman

24 Rev Richard Bevan Curate

25 David Thomas Coal Merchant

26 Fred Wm Sutherns Cooper

27 David John Mason

28 Thos Arthur Tinplater

29 David Jones Engineer Brecon Arms

Station Road – another commercial centre leading from Avenue Villas to the GWR Station

Thomas Herbert Avenue Villas

Dr J L Davies Avenue Villas

Dr D J Williams Greenfield House

Captain D M Scott Greenfields, Superintendent of Police

Dr Richard Samuel Greenfield

William Rowe White Hall Inn (now Barnums)

D K Jones Grocer

L Clement Teacher of Music

H Jones Shoemaker

E Adams Grocer

E J Hitchings Grocer

Pugh & Son Cabinet Maker (now Pugh Brothers (House Furnishers) Limited Cowell Street)

R Wherle Pawnbroker & Outfitter (Wehrle)

W Bowen Waterloo Inn, Licensed Victualler

H E Poole Auctioneer & Valuer

T Thomas Photographic Artist

C M Davies Bookseller, Stationer & Music Seller

Gomer Davies Butcher

W J Morris Rolling Mill Inn

W Richards Grocer

4 J Morris Grocer & Baker, Steam Bakery

6 G Roberts Bristol House, Ironmonger

8 J Thomas & Co. Booksellers, Stationers & Music Sellers

10 W Rees Art Studio & Photographer

11 T Brabyn Davies General Furnishing, Ironmonger & Cycle Agent

12 J Reynolds Clog & Boot Manufacturer & Second-hand Clothes Dealer

13 J Bowen Grocer

14 Jimmy Thomas Manager Defiance & Motor Co. Branch

15 T Lewis & Sons Cabinet Makers & Ironmongers

16 Geo Austin Butcher

16 T Phillips Confectioner

17. Berry & Co. China & Eathenware Dealers

18 James Nash Confectioner

19 A Thomas Miller

20 D Thomas Flannel & Woollen Merchant

21 R Connick Tailor

22 Rhys Lloyd Hairdresser

22a Mary Williams Widow

23 Wm Morris Watchmaker & Jeweller

23a David Davies Carpenter

24 Griffith Lewis Vine Tree Licensed Victualler

25 Alfred Thompson Copper Worker

26 John Morgan Tailor & Gents’ Mercer

27 William Davies Cabinet Maker

28 Jane Thomas Widow

29 Miss Jones

30 H Mainwaring Hairdresser

30 Thomas Mainwaring Coal Merchant

31 E L Williams Hosier & Baby Linen Drapery

32 George Jenkins Pemberton Arms, Licensed Victualler

33 Millar Rees Painters & Decorators

34 S Pearse Fruiterer

85 John Ryan Oddfellows Inn, Licensed Victualler

35 David Morgan Brewer’s Traveller

36 Hargreaves & Jones Refreshment Rooms

37 S Tudor Yeast Dealer

38 J Luxton Billposter, Toy & Fancy Warehouse

39 Thos Morgan Picture Frame Maker, Blinds Maker & Undertaker

40 Thomas Davies Family Butcher

41 Theophilus Williams Green Grocer

42 Evan Jones Dispensing Chemist (later moved to the corner of Lakefield Road (Shop y Clock) & then Cowell Street)

42 Percival Morrell (sic) Morel Sovran Depot (sic)

43 David Thomas Grocer

Western Tinplate Works Limited (formerly Marshfield Iron Works)

44 T Howells Station Hotel (Marshfield Tap) Licensed Victualler

46 J Hughes Fancy Draper

48 T P Jones Contractor & Builders’ Merchant

50 T Edwin Stevens Hairdresser

51 John Thomas Builders’ Merchant

52 John Hopkins Retired Engineer

53 D Harries Builders’ Merchant & Ironmonger

54 R Evans & Sons Saddlers

55 The Importers Co. Ltd. Branch

56 E Lewis Tobacconist

57 Llanelly & District Nursing Association Rooms

58 C Hughes Tailor & Draper

59 J Harries Maes Tywi

60 D Walters Boot & Shoe Repairer

62 H Steel Parry Photographic Artist

63 Evan Evans Accountant

64 W Finch Manager Fish & Game Supply Store

D John Blacksmith

J Evans Coachbuilder

65 B Rees Accountant

67 S Davies Jewellers and Watchmakers

68 D Williams Boot & Shoe Repairer

69 J Peters Eureka House

61 J Rosser Atacama House [Atacamite is a basic chloride of copper and Atacama is in Chile]

70 E T Rees Hairdresser

71 Rabbiotti Bros. Ice Cream Vendors

73 W Jones & Co. Dresden Bakery

74 C Aubrey Refreshment Rooms

75 John Thomas Apple Tree Inn Licensed Victualler

76 Evans & Co. Iron & Steel Merchants & Consulting Engineers

77 E Barnes Forresters Arms Licensed Victualler

78/80 David Jones Draper, Outfitter & House Furnisher

79 Mrs H Vaughan Melbourne Inn Licensed Victualler

82 E M Pemberton Manger Temperance Hotel

83 A Lewis Railway Hotel, Licensed Victualler (Railway Tavern)

84 T Thomas Confectioner & Hairdresser

86 Henry Thomas Station Hotel, Licensed Victualler (Miramar)

Old Lodge Stone Works

Old Lodge Tinplate Co. Ltd. (formerly Ironworks)

George Smith Baker & Confectioner

Frank M Thomas Engraver

William Evans Painter & House Decorator

D Jones Augustus Traveller

R Brown Boot & Clog Maker

Greenfield Baptist Chapel

Williams & Sons Castle Buildings

Llanelly Co-operative Stores Castle Buildings

J McVicar Glencairn Draper

Thomas Jones Castlefield Merchant

Mrs J A Jones Castle Hill

Dr Edgar Davies Castle Hill

Llanelly Trade Directory Advertisements, 1897

The TRADE DIRECTORY published in 1897 is full of information about the people and businesses of the town at the end of the 19th century.

Reproduction of some of the advertisements in this section is poor in some instances as the original documents could not be copied directly due to their fragile nature. However they do provide an insight to products and services available at the time.

Trade Directories & Local Guides

Trade Directories & Local Guides

Note

Not to be confused with the Falcon Inn which was at the bottom of

Thomas Street and was converted into a Drapery, Haberdashery.

Trade Directories & Local Guides

Trade Directories & Local Guides