Pigot 1835

The information in this section is an edited version taken from

Llanelli - Birth of a Town a CdRom by William and Benita Rees

Pigot’s & Co’s Directory (South Wales) - 1835

Llanelly & Neighbourhood

Llanelly is a respectable market and borough town in the parish of its name, hundred of Carnwallan, and county of Carmarthen; 217 miles w from London, 15 s s e from Carmarthen, 11 w by s from Swansea, and 8 s e from Kidwelly; eligibly situate on a port or creek, of the Bristol Channel; and where the custom-house for the county of Carmarthen is established.

Of late years this town has wonderfully increased in importance, in trade, and in population – and the improvement in its appearance has kept place with its prosperity: many old and unsightly habitations have been removed, and new ones erected on their site, with ranges of handsome shops; and two new convenient market-houses have also been built, which are well attended on the market days.

This town and its neighbourhood has long been celebrated for its bituminous or binding coal, stone-coal, culm, and fire-clay, of which great quantities are shipped to various distant parts; and the abundance and excellence of these minerals has induced wealthy and spirited individuals to establish copper, iron, lead and firebrick works, upon most extensive scales: the copper smelting works of the “Nevell and Copper Company,” as well as those of Messrs Glascott, employ a great number of hands.

The several important establishments are the source from which the present flourishing trade of the port is derived; to accommodate which, four commodious docks have been made, furnished with convenient loading stages, and the copperworks dock has a wet dock sunk to the depth of thirteen feet at the lowest neaptides.

The Railway Company’s dock is considered the best graving-dock in the principality; from one end of it, a breakwater stretches out of great extent, which enables vessels to ride in perfect safety. Each of these docks has a reservoir for scouring it; and there is also a public reservoir for cleansing the harbour and channel.

Two steam-tugs are actively employed in towing vessels and lighters into the harbour.

The town is governed by a portrieve and an unlimited number of burgesses, to whom estates of considerable value belong – the rental of which is directed by Act of Parliament, to be expended in improving the town and port.

Llanelly shares with Carmarthen in the privilege of returning one member to parliament: the present one (elected in January, 1835) is David Lewis, Esq. [Note David Morris defeated David Lewis, Squire of Stradey, in 1837.]

The places of worship are the Parish Church and chapels for Baptists, Independents, and Wesleyan methodists. The church which is dedicated to St Elly, and stands in the centre of the town, is an ancient structure, with a tower. The living is a vicarage in the patronage of Rees Gorey Thomas, Esq., the present incumbent is the Rev. Ebenezer Morris. The markets, which are exceedingly well supplied are held on Thursday and Saturday, the former being the chartered day, and both are toll free.

The fairs take place on Ascension Thursday, and the 30th of September.

The parish of Llanelly (which comprises the hamlets of BERWICK, BOROUGH GLYN, HENGOED and WESTOAC contained in 1821 5,649 inhabitants and in 1831, 7,646.

Post Office

John Morgan, Post Master – Letters from LONDON arrive every night at nine and are despatched every night at half-past ten

– Letters from CARMARTHEN arrive every morning at half past six, and are despatched every evening at six

– Letters from KIDWELLY, arrive every evening at twenty minutes before six and are despatched every morning at seven.

Nobility, Gentry & Clergy

Biddulph Francis, Esq. Llangennech

Buckley Reverend James Cilfig House

Chambers Wm. Esq. Llanelly House

Chambers Wm. Jun. Esq. Llanelly House

Cornish – Esq. Clyn-y-Gwernen

Dundas Sir William, Bart. Llanelly

Dunkin Robert, Esq. Llanelly

Lewis David, Esq. Stradey

Morris, Rev Ebenezer Church st

Nevill, Richard Janion, Esq. Llangennech Park

Pemberton, Colonel New Lodge

Rhys, John Hughes, Esq. Kilmanllyd

Roberts, Martyn John, Esq., Llanelly

Thomas, Rees Goring, Esq. Gellywernen

Vaughan, Hon. John Penlan

Webb, William, Esq. Llanelly

Wedge, Joshua T. Esq. Pen y Vai

Wray – Esq. Thornhill

Academies & Schools

Brown, Louisa Jane

Evans, John

Grylls (Day)

Morris, Eleazar

NATIONAL SCHOOL

– Miss King Mistress

– Williams, William

Attorneys

Brown, Frederick Lewis

Davies, John

Gibbs, Meyler

Mansfield, Charles

Williams, Hugh

Bakers & Flour Dealers

Burgess, William

Challes, Jacob

Griffiths, Thos. (& confectioner)

Griffiths, William

Morgan, Henry

Williams, Eleazar

Bankers

Nevill, R J & Co., (draw on Sir Jas Esdaile and Co. London).

Blacksmiths

Bowen, Morgan

Evans, Henry

Evans, William

Morgan, Edward

Morgan, Henry

Block & Pump Makers

Hearson, Richard

Mansfield John

Boot & Shoe Makers

Roberts, Henry

Roberts, John

Roberts, William

Butchers

Davies, Mary,

Rees, Rees

Rees, Richard

Rees, Robert

Rees, William

Cabinet Makers

Bennet, John

Bowen, William

Morris, David

Chymist & Druggists

Broom, George (& stationery, printer and sub-distributer of stamps)

Pridham, Thomas

Coal Proprietors & Merchants

Addison, Thomas (merchant)

Buckley, Henry Child and James

Dunkin, Robert (merchant)

Guthrie, James and Broom

Nevill, Richard Janion

Simons, William (merchant)

Webb, William

Coopers

Hooper, James

Phillips, George

Coppersmelters

Glascott, Mary, George & Thomas

Nevill and Copper Company (and manufacturers)

Curriers & Leather Cutters

Bowen, Griffith (cutter)

Morgan, William (cutter)

Snead, Charles (cutter)

Thomas, Thomas and William

Earthenware Dealers

Brown, John

Humphreys, Thomas William

Fire & Office Agents

GUARDIAN, Morgan Williams

SUN, Charles Nevill

Grocers & Drapers (See also Shopkeepers &c)

Bowen, John, Church st

Bowser, Edwin

Burgess, William

Burgess, William Edwards

Davies and Rees

Davies, Catherine

Hall and Dakin

Hearson, Richard

Howell, Griffith

Thomas, David

Thomas, Elizabeth and Ann

Thomas, John

Thomas, William

Williams, Daniel

Williams, Eleazar

Inns

Falcon (and posting house), William Stanley

Thomas Arms (and posting house), Elizabeth Hulm

Iron Founders & Engineers

Waddle, Hugh

Yalden & David

Ironmongers

Hughes, David

Roberts, John

Thomas, William

Joiners & Carpenters

Davies, David

Davies, William

Griffiths, Thomas

Jones, John

Lewis, Daniel

Lewis, John

Morgan, David

Maltsters

Buckley, Henry Child and James (and millers)

Burgess, William

Carver, Daniel (and miller)

Hall and Dawkin

Howell, Griffith

Thomas, Thomas and William

Milliners & Dressmakers

Davies, Lucy

Humphreys, Ann (straw hat maker)

Humphreys, Margaret

Lugg, Mary Ann

Rule, Maria

Tregerthen, Sarah

Painters

Chalinder, Henry

Sweet, John

Pilots

Bowen, David, Llanelly

Bowen, William Llanelly

Bowen, William Penclawdd

Cadwallader, Thomas Loughor

Christopher, Daniel Llanelly

David, Elias Penclawdd

Evans, Daniel Llanelly

Evans, John Llanelly

Evans, John Jun. Llanelly

Gibbs, John Broughton Bay

Gay, John Llanelly

Harvey, Griffith Llanelly

Hopkin, D Llanelly

Howell, Thomas Penclawdd

Hugh, John Penclawdd

Hugh, Philip Llanelly

Hugh, Philip Jun Llanelly

John, John Llanelly

Lewis, James Pembrey

Lewis, Robert Pembrey

Lewis, Samuel Broughton Bay

Lewis, William Llanelly

Lewis, William Pembrey

Morgan, John Penclawdd

Morgan, Walter Llanelly

Perrot, David Llanelly

Perrot, Thomas Llanelly

Randall, Francis Pembrey

Richards, David Llanelly

Richards, William Llanelly

Roberts, William Llanelly

Thomas, Morgan Llanelly

Thomas, Richard Llanelly

Williams, William Pembrey

Winch, H Loughor

Saddlers

Griffiths, Christopher

Jenkins, Charles

Jenkins, John

Williams, Thomas

Ship Brokers

Evans, George

Nevill, Charles

Raby, Alexander

Ship Builders

Mansfield, John, Sea side

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