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Pigot's National Commercial Directory 1835 - Dolgelly

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Contributed by Alwyn Humphreys © Copyright 2004

DOLGELLY

Is a respectable market town and township in the parish of its name, hundred of Tal y Bont and Mowddwy, in the county of Merioneth. 213 miles NW from London, 68 SE. from Holyhead, 62 SW from Chester, 10 W. from Dinas Mowddwy, and the like distance E. from Barmouth.

Pleasantly situated on the south bank of the river Wynion which is navigable for large boats to within about a mile of the town; and at the foot of the Cadir Idris a celebrated mountain towering to the height of 2,914 feet above the level of the sea forming an object of great attractions to visitors. The manufacture of a coarse kind of woollen cloth called 'Welch webs, or 'white plains,' undyed, and chiefly exported is carried out here extensively. The tanning and currying of leather, and glove making are also branches of some consequence and the general trade of the place is benefited by its situation of thoroughfare, having excellent roads diverging from hence to Carnarvon and Holyhead, and to Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury. Three good inns, two of which are posting-houses will be found to possess every accommodation required by the traveller or visitor.

G. H. Vaughan Esq., is lord of the manor - at his customary courts certain officers are appointed and the assizes for the county are held here in the Town-hall a neat building, as are sessions at Easter and Michaelmas. The places of worship are the parish church a neatly built, modern edifice and four chapels for dissenters. The living of Dolgelly is a rectory in the patronage of the crown, and Incumbency of the Rev Henry Weir-White. A free grammar school liberally endowed, and one upon the national plan supported by subscription are the principal charities Many beautiful seats & handsome residences are scattered throughout the neighbourhood of this town, augmenting the charms of the naturally romantic and pleasing scenery with which this district abounds. The markets are held on Tuesdays and Saturdays and the fairs on the 20th of February, 21st of April, 11th of May, 27th - of June, 13th of August, 20th of September, 19th of October, 22nd of November and 16th of December chiefly for black cattle and sheep. The parish contained, in 1821, 3,588 inhabitants; and in 1831 4,087. - The township of Dolgelly contained in 1821, 2,093, but., it made no separate return at the last census (1831)
POST OFFICE, Queen-square, Jane Owen, post mistress - Letters from all parts (Barmouth excepted) arrive every evening at nine, and are despatched every morning at five - Letters from Barmouth arrive every morning at five, and are despatched every evening at nine.
NOBILITY, GENTRY, AND CLERGY

Anwyl E. P. esq. Bryn Mair

Anwyl Capt. William, Bryn Adda

Baldwin Henry, esq., Bryn-yr-Odyn

Edwards, Hugh, esq., Bortwnog

Edwards John, esq., Tyn-y-Coed

Edwards John, esq., Dolserey

Edwards Lewis Owen, esq., Glanarran

Evans David, esq., Lion St

Fowden Reginald, esq., Arthog

Hallowes Francis, esq., Coed

Harfod Chass. Gray, esq., Bryntirion

Hartley Thomas esq., Llwyn

Jones Miss Elizabeth, Penbryn

Jones Hugh, esq., Hengwrt Uwchaf

Lees J.F., esq., Bryn-y-gwin uwchaf

Lewis John Henry, esq., Dolgun Hall

Owen Mrs. - Brynbela

Owen the Missess South st.

Owen Edward, esq., Garthanghared

Owen Mrs Elizabeth South st.

Owen Mrs H South st.

Owen Mrs Rees South st.

Owen Rice Jones esq., Blaenan

Philips Rev George Garthmaelan

Pugh Mrs. - Cae Ceirch

Pugh Rev David Bridge st

Pugh Lewis esq., Tyn-y-Celyn

Pugh Robert esq., Helygog

Reveley Hugh, esq., Bryn-y-gwin

Richards Richard esq., Caerynwch

Roberts Miss. - Doleuycheogryd

Roberts Mrs Fras. Bryn-y-ffynon

Roberts Robert Prys Dolgelly

Spooner Captain - Rock cottage

Stevens Thos. Jones esq., Frohewlog

Vaughan Robert Williames esq., Nannau [M.P. Nannau - Vaughan Sir Robert Williames, bart ]

White Rev Henry Weir (Rector) Penbryn

Williams Evan esq., Bron-y-Gadair

Williams Lewis esq., Fronwnion

ACADEMIES & SCHOOLS

FREE GRAMMAR SCHOOL Penbryn - Rev David Pugh, master

Jones Lewis Lawnt Cottage

Keeslake Susanna, Mount Plesant

NATIONAL SCHOOL Old Town Hall - Isaac Pryce master; Elizabeth Griffiths, mistress

AGENTS

Jones Richard (to the trustees of Llanegryn charity school) Eldon Square

Oliver Henry (for Charlton Wigley & Co.) Eldon Square

Williams William (general) Eldon Square

ATTORNEYS

Jones John Mount Plesant

Owen Edward, Penbryn

Pugh John Finsbury Sq

Williams John Jones Eldon Square

Williams Rowland Lion St

AUCTIONEERS

Jones Richard Mill Lane

Payne Thomas Penbryn

BAKERS & FLOUR DEALERS

Edwards Elizabeth Lower Smithfield

Griffith Evan Meyrick St

Griffith Richard Skinner square

Griffiths Griffith, Lion St

Pugh Elizabeth Duck st

BANKERS

Jones & Williams Lombard St (draw on Sir James Esdaile & Co. London)

NORTHEN CENTERAL BANK OF ENGLAND, Eldon Row (draw on Barnetts, Hoare & Co. London)- W.G. Cassels manager

BLACKSMITHS

Humphries John, Lower Smithfield

Pugh Robert, Pen-y-bont

Roberts Evan Smithy place

Roberts Richard Drull-y-dry-bedd

Roberts William Upper Smithfield

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS & PRINTERS

Jones Richard, Eldon Row

Jones Richard, Mill Lane

Pugh John, Finsbury Sq

BOOT & SHOE MAKERS

Jones Edward, Bridge St

Morris Roger, Upper Smithfield

Owen William, Skinner square

Pugh John, Lower Smithfield

Richards Edward, Upper Smithfield

Roberts John, Eldon Square

Williams Richard, Meyrick St

BUTCHERS

Morris John, Market Place

Price James, Market Place

Rees Richard, Market Place

Richards William, Market Place

Williams Eleanor, Market Place

Williams John, Market Place COAL DEALERS

Annwyl Watkin, Eldon Square

Carrol Thomas, Eldon Square

Jones Richard, Eldon Square

COOPERS

James Evan, Duck st

Roberts Cadwallader, Bridge St

Rowlands Richard, Palace Court

CURRIERS

Edwards Edward, Upper Smithfield

Griffith Richard, Eldon Square

Jones Richard, Mill Lane

Lloyd Hugh, Queen sq

GLOVERS

Davies William Bridge St

Edwards Griffith Upper Smithfield

Jones William Lombard St

Roberts Humphrey, Lombard St

GROCERS AND DRAPERS

Annwyl Watkin (and stamp distributer) Eldon Square

Carrol Thomas Eldon Square

Davies John Penbryn

James Elizabeth Skinner square

Jarret Jarrett & Sons Trawsfynydd

Jones David Eldon Square

Jones Ellis Church st

Jones Mary, Penbryn

Jones Robert (and tallow chandler) Eldon Square

Jones Thomas (& Druggist) Eldon Row

Jones William & Hugh Queen sq

Oliver Henry Eldon Square

Owen Jane Queen sq

Price Hugh, Skinner square

Pugh Ann Upper Smithfield

Williams Robert (and tallow chandler) Queen Sq

Williams William Eldon Square

HAIR DRESSERS

Griffiths Griffith Lion St

Roberts William Bridge St

INNS

Angle (and cars to hire) Absolom Jones Eldon Square

Golden Lion (and posting) Catherine Walker Lion Street

Ship (and posting) Mary Owen Queen Sq

JOINERS & CARPENTERS

Davies Morris Eldon Square

Evans Edward, Lombard St

Jones Griffith Drull-y-dry-bedd

Pugh William Bridge St

Roberts Owen Penbryn

MALTSTERS

Jones Evan Penbryn

Owen David Mill Lane

Rees Ellis Skinner square

MILLERS

Lewis Lewis Lower Mill

William Richards & Co. Upper Mill

PAINTERS, PLUMBERS, GLAZIERS AND BRAZIERS

Jones Griffith Eldon Square

Jones Hugh, Lion St

Jones John Lombard St

Lewis Owen Eldon Row

Pugh Griffith Upper Smithfield

Williams Ellis Queen sq

Williams James Lombard St

SADDLERS AND HARNESS MAKERS

Jones John Ivy Court

Owen Lewis Lion St

Price William Eldon Square

SKINNERS

Davies William Bridge St

Jones John Waterloo Place

Jones Richard Mill Lane

Jones Robert Skinner square

Jones Thomas Lombard St

Jones William Lombard St

Pugh Griffith Upper Smithfield

STRAW HAT MAKERS

Griffith Jane Bridge St

Pugh Jane Waterloo Place

Tylor Honor Lower Smithfield

SURGEONS

Evans Lewis Meyrick St

Owen David Meyrick St

Williams Richard Skinner square

SURVEYORS

Jones Evan (of Roads) Penbryn

Payne Thomas (land) Penbryn

TAILORS

Faulks Moses Palace Court

Jones David Penbryn

Jones Humphrey, Upper Smithfield

Rowlands Hugh, Bridge St

TANNERS

Jones Robert Skinner square

Parry John Meyrick St

Williams & Rees Lower Smithfield

TAVERNS & PUBLIC HOUSES

Anchor David Jones Eldon Square

Blue Lion Jannet Evans Eldon Row

Brown Horse Griffith Williams Eldon Row

Cardmakers' Arms Morris Roberts Finsbury sq

Coach & Horses Eleanor Williams Finsbury sq

Cross Keys David Owen Mill Lane

Crown Ellis Jones Church St

Goat Owen Jones Eldon Square

King's Head Lewis James Mill Lane

Printer's Arms Richard Jones Mill Lane

Ram Griffith Tudor Upper Smithfield

Raven John Roberts Eldon Square

Red Cow Evan Jones Penbryn

Red Lion Griffith Jones Eldon Square

Rose & Crown Mary Jones Queen Sq

Shades Evan Jones Waterloo place

Skinners' Arms Richard Williams Mill Lane

Spread Eagle Jane Evans Lombard St

Star Ellis Rees Skinner sq

Unicorn David Jones Eldon Square

White Lion Robert Roberts Bridge st

White Ram David Jones Upper Smithfield

Woolpack William Jones Lion st

TIMBER MERCHANTS

Jones David Upper Smithfield

Williams Richard South street

WATCH & CLOCK MAKERS

Davies Griffith Skinner square

Owen Evan Eldon Square

WHEELWRIGHTS

Jones John Waterloo st

Richards Ebenezer Lombard St

WOOLLEN CLOTH MANUFACTURERS

Caroll Thomas Eldon Square

Griffiths Griffith Finsbury Sq

Jones & Williams Lower Smithfield

Jones Richard Mill Lane

Owen & Pugh South street

Pugh Griffith Upper Smithfield

Rees & annwyl Drull-y-dry-bedd

Williams & Williams Lower Smithfield

MISCELLANEOUS

CEFNCAM COMPANY, slate proprietors, Royal Slate Rock

Griffith Roberts hat maker Upper Smithfield

Jones David turner Church St

Jones Richard porter dealer Eldon Row

Jones Robert & Son Merchants Penbryn

Lloyd John corn dealer Bridge st

Prichard Welch & Albion, Nail Makers Drull-y-dry-bedd

Pugh Lewis lime burner, Penbryn

Roberts Martha milliner Eldon Row

COACHES

To ABERYSTWYTH the Diligence (from Barmouth) every Tuesday Morning during the bathing season, at half past ten; goes through Machynlleth

To BARMOUTH the Diligence every Tuesday afternoon at one - the Wonder (from Chester) every Tuesday and Friday at half past five - and the Duke of Wellington (from Shrewsbury) every Wednesday evening at six, both duering the summer

To CHESTER, the Wonder (from Barmouth) every Tuesday and Friday morning at half past seven; goes through Bala and Mold

To SHREWSBURY the Duke of Wellington (from Barmouth) every Wednesday morning, duering the summer, at half past seven; goes through Dinas Mowddwy, Mallwyd and Welchpool

CARRIERS

To BARMOUTH John Morris & Robert Pugh, from the Ship, every Tues & Sat

To CHESTER, Mary Owen, from her house, and Edward Lewis, from the Angel, every Saturday

To SHREWSBURY Mary Owen, from her house, every Saturday