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Carmarthen [with the village of Abergwilly and neighbourhoods]

Carmarthen, styled the 'County of the Borough of Carmarthen', is 217 miles w. from London (by Brecon), 106 w. from Bristol (by Brecon), and 112 (by Neath and Swansea), 83 w. by s. from Hereford, 116 s.w. from Worcester, and between 8 and 9 from the sea.

This ancient town is situated nearly in the centre of its county, and on the northern bank of the Towy--- a river long celebrated for its salmon, and other fisheries. It was formerly surrounded by a high wall, with fortified gates; and the castle, still an interesting ruin, rises in baronial pomp above the town; it surrendered in the civil wars to the parliamentary forces, under General Langhorne, and has subsequently been suffered to go to decay.

When Wales was first erected into a principality by the Crown of England, the Chancery and Exchequer for South Wales were kept at this place; and here, in ancient times, the Britons held their parliaments, or assemblies of wise men. This town gave birth to the British sage, Merlin, who flourished about the year 480. The buildings of the town are partly erected on a considerable elevation, from which extensive prospects are commanded. The principal streets contain a large proportion of good houses, and though not perfectly regular, they possess an aspect of comfort and respectability. Within a few years, spirited improvements have taken place; many dwellings have been modernised, the streets well paved, and the introduction of gas has superseded the ineffectual oil lamp. The buildings which will receive more particular notice are the county gaol, the market-cross, the church, and the guildhall. In the last-named structure is a fine full-length portrait of the late gallant General Sir Thomas Picton; and there is also a very handsome public monument, erected to his memory, at the entrance of the town from Pembroke. There are two well selected libraries, one of which, with a reading room, at Messrs White and Sons, in King-street, has been established upwards of twenty-eight years. Two newspapers are published here, viz the 'Carmarthen Journal' and the 'Welchman'; both appear every Friday, and have an extensive circulation; as does a Welsh magazine of considerable repute, entitled 'Seren Gomer', which is published on the first of each month.

Carmarthen is governed by a mayor, recorder, town clerk, six peers (who act as justices), and two sheriffs, all of whom are elected annually by the burgesses. The great sessions for the county are held twice in the year, the quarter sessions alternately here and at Llandilo, and a mayor's court for the town and borough once a fortnight. The mayor for the time being is lord of the manor of the town. In conjunction with Llanelly, the borough returns one member to parliament, which privilege was conferred in the reign of Henry VIII.

Carmarthen-bay, on the north side, and near the entrance of the Bristol Channel, is formed by 'Caldy Island' on the west, and the Worm's Head' on the east, distant from each other about thirteen miles. In the bay lies 'Burry-bar, within which, on both sides of the river, there is a district rich in bituminous coal, stone-coal, culm, iron ore, and limestone, extending six leagues eastward into the country, and separating the county of Carmarthen from that of Glamorgan; from these mineral advantages, Carmarthen derives substantial benefit. In the vicinity of the town, an extensive tin mill is worked by Messrs Wayne and Dunn, and in the town, two iron foundries; the whole forming valuable commodities for an export trade, which is also extensively assisted by the produce of the land; while its intercourse with Bristol and other towns, in the importation of goods of various descriptions for the supply of the neighbouring country, adds another important feature to its commerce. Vessels of three hundred tons burden can float up to the town, where there is a large and convenient quay. Flannel is manufactured here to some extent; the trade in corn and malt is respectable, and the tanning and currying of leather, and rope-making, form the occupation of several individuals.

The parish church of St Peter is a large plain edifice, with a lofty square tower at the western end; the interior, which is very neat, contains a fine-toned organ, a beautiful alter-piece, and some handsome monuments; the most remarkable of the latter is that to the memory of Rhys-ap-Thomas and his lady, said to be the largest alter-tomb in Great Britain. The living is a vicarage, in the gift of the Lord Bishop of St David's. The other places of worship are a chapel of ease, called Llanllwch church, and others of various denominations of dissenters.

The principal charities are excellent schools for the education of poor children, conducted upon the national and Lancasterian plans; also two others, endowed; a Dorcus society, for clothing the poor, supported by ladies; a philanthropic society &c. A presbyterian college was founded here in 1720, for the education of young gentlemen for the ministry.

There are several mineral springs, of powerful medicinal qualities, in the immediate vicinity of the town; and about two miles from it is 'Merlin's-hill' on which is his cave. A beautiful public walk at the upper end of the town, called 'the Parade', commands an extensive view of the vale, and the picturesque scenery in the neighbourhood, including Abergwilly, the palace of the Bishop of St David's, and the beautiful meanderings of the Towy, through a fine cultivated country.

The market-days are Wednesday and Saturday , both of which are abundantly supplied with every necessary of life; the fairs, which are for cattle, are held in almost every month in the year.

The 'County of the Borough of Carmarthen' is divided into five wards, respectively named Gell-street, King-street, Lower Franchise, St Mary-street, and Priory-street and Upper Franchise; these collectively contained, in 1831, 9,995 inhabitants; and in 1841, 9,526.

Abergwili is a village and parish, in the hundred of Elvit, not quite two miles from Carmarthen. Adjoining the south side of the village is the Bishop's Palace, the chief episcopal residence belonging to the See of St David. There are two cattle fairs held here annually, viz on the 2nd and 27th of October. By the returns for 1831, this parish contained 2,675 persons; and in 1841, 2,366.

Post Office, Spilman-street, John Matthews, Post Master.

Letters from London , Gloucester, Brecon, Crickhowell, Abergavenny, Monmouth, Llandilo and Llandovery arrive every afternoon at twenty minutes past four, and are despatched every morning at eight. --- Letters from Bristol and Swansea arrive every evening at twenty-five minutes past seven, and are despatched every morning at eighteen minutes before five.
Letters from Aberystwyth, Lampeter and Kidwelly arrive every evening at a quarter past six, and are despatched every morning at a quarter before six. --- Letters from Cardigan and Newcastle-in-Emlyn arrive every evening at nine, and are despatched every morning at a quarter past five.
Letters from Pembroke, Milford Haven Haverfordwest and Ireland arrive every morning at twent-eight minutes before five, and are despatched every evening at twent-five minutes before eight.

Nobility, Gentry and Clergy

Adams, Edward Esq; Middleton Hall
Alcock, J T Esq; Mount hill Cottage
Berry, Mrs ---; Spilman st
Bevan, Rev Archdeacon; Vicarage
Bonvill, William Esq (and coroner); Pen y Morfa
Bowen, Major ---; Picton terrace
Carver, William Esq; Wenallt
Clarke, Mrs Joanna; Priory st
Clarke, W T Esq; Picton place
Davidson, Mrs ---; Llanstephan
Davies, Captain ---; Green Hall
Davies, Mrs D P; Lammas st
Davies, Miss Jane; Guildhall square
Davies, John Esq; Lime grove
Davies, John Bankes Esq; Myrtle hill
Davies, John Lloyd Esq; King st
Davies, Mrs ---; Abergwilly
Edwards, Capt David; Rhydygorsd
Evans, Mr David; John's town
Evans, Mrs G; John's town
Evans, J Esq; Coedline
Evans, Capt Lewis; Pant y kenddy
Evans, Mrs ---; Guildhall square
Evans, R R Esq; Fernhill
Evans, Rev Thomas; Maesgwynne
Fenton, J F Esq; Roberts rest
Francis, Rev Thomas; St Peter st
Gilbert, Captain ---; Lletyrgog
Griffiths, Rev James; Llangunnor
Griffiths, John Esq; John st
Griffiths, Miss ---; John's town
Gwynne, Captain ---; Pontearreg
Gwynne, Mrs Sackville; Quay st
Harries, Mrs ---; John's town
Harvey, Miss Sarah; Lwr Market st
Hughes, Mrs ---; King st
Hughes, Mrs ---; Quay st
Hughes, Rev Joshua; Abergwilly
Hughes, W G Esq; Abercothy
Johns, Miss Eliza; Spilman st
Jones, Rev D; Upland
Jones, Miss M A ; Ystrad
Jones, Mrs ---; Lammas st
Jones, Mrs Thomas; Bailey st
Jones, Rev Thomas; Priory st
Lewis, Miss Hannah; King st
Lewis, Mrs Sarah; Abergwilly
Lloyd, William Esq; Laques
Malin, Henry Esq; Abergwilly
Mansel, Sir John Bart; Llanstephan
Meares, John Esq; Llanstephan place
Morgan, Mrs Charles; Quay st
Morris, David Esq MP; King st
Morris, Mrs ---; Parade
Morris, Samuel Esq; Parade
Morris, Mrs T; Spilman st
Morris, Thos Chas Esq; Spilman st
Morris, William Esq; Spilman st
Nichol, Rev D; Ystradurallt
Nott, George Esq; Picton terrace
Owen, Rev Jeremiah; Picton terrace
Phillips, Capt John Geo RN; Parade
Phillips, Mrs Mary Ann; Spilman st
Phillips, Grismond Esq; Cwmgwilly
Phillips, Mrs ---; King st
Price, J Lloyd Esq; Glangwilly
Price, Mrs ---; Priory st
Price, W O Esq; Castellpegin
Prytherch, Daniel Esq; Priory st
Pullin, Miss Hannah; Spilman st
Puxley, J L Esq; Lletherllistry
Reed, Mrs Elizabeth; Quay st
Rees, Mr David; Picton terrace
Rees, Mrs Evan; Priory st
Rees, Mrs Jane; John's town
Rees, Mrs ---; Church st
Ricketts, Capt Henry; Llanstephan
Rorison, Mrs Major; Picton terrace
Saunders, Miss Frances; Picton terrace
Saunders, Jno Edw Esq; Glanrhydw
Stephenson, Mrs ---; Stirling Park
Thirlwall, Right Rev Connop, Lord Bishop of St Davids Palace; Abergwilly
Thomas, Mrs Ann; Priory st
Thomas, George Esq; Quay st
Thomas, John Esq; Cwmmaur
Thomas, Mrs Major; Barn's row
Thornton, Captain ---; Spilman st
Vigor, Mrs H Stonehouse; Carmarthen
Waters, Mrs ---; Picton terrace
White, Mrs ---; King st
Williams, Rev David Archard, Picton terrace
Williams, Mr Edmund; John's town
Williams, Capt Hamlyn; Ferry House
Williams, the Misses; Quay st
Williams, Mrs---; Spring gardens
Williams, Rev Robert; Priory st

Academies and Schools

Not otherwise described are Day Schools

Barfield, Misses (boarding & day); Lammas st
Brodribb, Joseph Park (boarding & day); Picton terrace
Brown, James; Church st
Fowke, P (boarding & day); Quay st
Free School, Priory st ---Rev David Archard Williams, master
Humphreys, Misses (boarding & day); Spilman st
Jones, Misses (boarding & day); Spilman st
Lancasterian School, Cambrian place --- James Brown, master
Llewellyn, Ann (ladies' boarding day); King st
Lloyd, Rev David (boarding & day); Parade
National School, Abergwilly --- Jacob Lloyd, master
National School, Parade --- Cornelius Bland, master; Ann Adams, mistress
Presbyterian College, Lammas street
Thomas, John; Pentrepoth

Attorneys

Gardner, Richard; Queen st
Griffiths, Griffith; King st
Howell, John; Lower Market st
Hughes, Charles Henry; Quay st
Jeffries, John Budden; Spilman st
Jones, Philip Griffith (and clerk to the magistrates and treasurer of the borough); St Mary st
Lewis, Henry; Upper Market st
Lloyd, Walter; Queen st
Morris & Jones; Quay st
Rees, Richard; King st
Rogers, William; Spilman st
Simons, William; Spilman st
Thomas, George jun (and coroner for the county); Lammas st
Williams, Charles Diggle; Quay st
Williams, Hugh; Quay st
Williams, John; Quay st
Williams, Thomas; Queen's place

Auctioneers

Davies, William; Quay
Goode, George (& land agent); Upper Market st
Rees, Wm; Upper Market st
Rodway, John ( & land agent); Millbrook
Thomas, J D; Peter st

Bakers and Flour Dealers

Davies, Henry; Bridge st
Jones, Eliza; St Peter st
Llewellyn, Temperance; King st
Powell, John; King st
Thomas, David; Water st
Thomas, Thomas; King st

Bankers

Morris, David & Sons (Carmarthen Bank), Spilman street --- (draw on Sir J W Lubbock & Co, London)
Wilkins & Co, King st --- (draw on Williams, Deacon & Co, London) --- Thomas Richards, manager

Blacksmiths

Bonnor, Evan; Abergwilly
Davies, David; John's town
Davies, James; Cambrian place
Evans, John; Lammas st
Evans, Thomas; Magazine row
Evans, Thomas; Wood's row
Jones, Henry; Friar's court
Jones, John; John st
Jones, rees; Priory st
Jones, Thomas; Castle green
Lewis, William; Water st
Morgan, Thomas; Quay
Morris, John; Abergwilly
Owen, William; John's town
Rees, David; Priory st
Rees, John; Priory st
Rees, John; Lammas st
Thomas, John; St Catherine st

Bookbinders

(See also Booksellers & Stationers)

Edwards, Isaac; St Mary st
Evans, John; King st
Evans, William; Guildhall square
Lawrence, John; Chapel st

Booksellers & Stationrs

Brigstocke, John Lewis; Lammas st
Davies, John Powell; King st
Evans, Richard; Upper market st
Evans, William (and wholesale, and patent medicine vender and perfumer); Guildhall square
Jones, Josiah Thomas; Blue st
Jones, Mary; Priory st
Shackell, E W; Guildhall square
Spurrell, William; King st
Thomas, John; Priory st
White, Hannah & Sons (& wholesale ,and library and reading room, and perfumers and toy warehouse); King st

Boot and Shoe Makers

Crodin, Robert; Lower Market st
Daniell, Howell; Lammas st
Davies, Abel; Water st
Davies, Benjamin; John's town
Davies, David & Son; King st
Evans, David; Lammas st
Evans, James; King st
Evans, Thomas Vaughan; King st
Evans, William; Queen st
Jones, John; Spilman st
Lewis, David; Little Water st
Lewis, Thomas; John's town
Morgan, David; King st
Morgan, John; Bridge st
Morgan, John; Upper market st
Thomas, David; Church lane
Thomas, Richard; Cambrian place

Braziers & Tin-Plate Workers

Baldwin, William; King st
Davies, Thomas; Lammas st
James, Abraham; John st
Jones, Edward & Sons; King st
Jones, John; Jackson's court
Jones, William; Red st
Morris, David; Bridge st
Morris, John; Darkgate
Morris, John; John's town
Thomas, David; Lammas st

Brick Makers

Brigstocke, David; King st
Mason, Edward; near the Parade

Butchers

Daniel, John; Blue st
Davies, Thomas; Primrose cottage
Edwards, William; Cambrian place
Edwards, Wm Thomas; Cambrian pl
Fountain, Thomas; Water st
Griffiths, Walter; Red st
Griffiths, Thomas; Lammas st
Lewis, David; Water st
Thomas, Thomas; Cambrian place
Williams, David; Cambrian place
Williams, Thomas; Cambrian place

Cabinet Makers and Upholsterers

Davies, Isaac; King st
Edwards, Edward; Priory st
Instance, Richard; Blue st
Thomas, Jones & Co; Lammas st
Williams, John; Lammas st

China, Glass &c Dealers

Griffiths, Mary; King st
Jones, Job; Darkgate
Morris, William; Upper Market st

Chymists & Druggists

Davies, Richard Morgan; King st
Jones, Ben; Guildhall square
Jones, Edward Bowen; Lammas st
Mortimer, Daniel Lloyd; Upper Market street
Tardrew, Samuel ( and seedsman); King st
Thomas, Rees; Lammas st
Warren, Thomas & Son; King st
White, John White; Guildhall square

Coach Makers

Lewis, William; Spilman st
Williams, Henry; Spilman st

Coal Dealers

Cottrell, George; Blue st
Evans, David; Quay st
Griffiths, Benjamin; Quay
Harry, William; Magazine row
Howell, Thomas; Blue st
Humphreys, David; Quay
Jones, Thomas; Spilman st
Jones, Thomas; Conduit lane
Thomas, William; Quay

Confectioners

Chase, Richard; Darkgate
Evans, Anne; Lammas st
Evans, Mary; Lower Market st
Eynon, Mary; Lower Market st
Jones, Thomas; Queen st

Coopers

Daniel, John; Blue st
David, Daniel; Quay st
Davies, Thomas; Lammas st
Edwards, David; Blue st

Corn & Butter Merchants

Adams, John; Lammas st
Carver, William; Bridge st
Harris, Griffith; Water st
Howell, John; Priory st
Hughes, David Walter; Quay st
Jones, John (and cheese); Lammas st
Lewis & Thomas; Blue st
Lewis, Thomas; Priory st
Llewellyn, John; King st
M'Cormick, Andrew; Quay st
Morgan, James; Priory st
Phillips, John; Priory st
Thomas, William George; Lammas st
Waters, William; Little Bridge st

Curriers & Leather Sellers

Children, George; Castle hill
Jones, Charles; Lammas st
Morgan, William; Chapel st
Mortimer, James; Upper Market st
Rogers, John; Lammas st
Thomas, William (leatherseller); Red st
Williams, John; King st

Fire &c Office Agents

Argus (life), George White White; King street
Clerical, Medical and General (life), Thomas Richards; King st
Commercial and General (life), Jos Spawforth; Guildhall square
Norwich Union, George Bagnall; Guildhall square
Pelican (life), Stephen Awbery; Spilman st
Phoenix (fire), Robt Stacey; Guildhall street
Royal Exchange, David E Lewis; Spilman st
United Kingdom (life), Wm Evans; Guildhall square
West of England, Richd Spurrell; King st

Fishmongers & Dealers in Game

Cottrell, George; Blue st
Perriman, John; Queen st
Thomas, David; King st
Thomas, William; Red st

Flannel Manufacturers

Davies, Owen; John st
Davies, William; John's town
Evans, Evan; Water st
Evans, John; Lammas st
Howell, William; Trevaun hill
James, William; John's town
Jones, Isaac; Union buildings
Jones, Isaac; Friar's park
Jones, John; Priory st
Jones, Thomas; Water st
Lewis, Josiah; Priory st
Lewis, Lewis; John's town
Lewis, Thomas; Cwmareant
Lewis, William; John's town
Thomas, Lewis; Tabernacle row

Grocers and Tea Dealers

Marked thus * are also Drapers

(See also Linen Drapers; also Shopkeepers , and also Tea Dealers)

Adams, John; Lammas st
Adams John jun; Darkgate
*Bagnall, George; Guildhall square
Beynon & Davies; Lower Market st
Davies, David; Queen st
*Davies, William; Priory st
*Evans, David; Lower Water st
*Evans, Mary; Lammas st
Evans, Thomas; Upper Market st
*Harris, Griffith; Water st
Howells, Howell; Upper Market st
*Jones, Edward; Red st
*Jones, Evan; Lammas st
*Jones, John; King st
*Jones, John Williams; Lammas st
Lewis, John; Red st
*Lewis, Thomas; Priory st
Lewis, Thos Griffith; Upper market st
*Llewellyn, John; King st
Lloyd, James; St Mary st
*Morgan, John; Bridge st and King st
Needle, James jun; Queen st
Puddicombe, Eliza & Maria; Upper Market st
*Thomas, David; Water st
Thomas, David; Darkgate
*Thomas, David Richard; Lammas st
Thomas, Evan; King st
*Thomas, John; Lammas st
Thomas, Thomas; King st
*Timmins and Sons (and general warehousemen); King st
Weatherhead, Wm; Magazine row

Gunsmiths

Evans, David; Lammas st
Evans, James; King st
Lewis, Thomas jun; Lammas st

Hair Dressers

Bonville, Thomas; Conduit lane
Jones, Charles; Lammas st
Jones, William; Blue st
Symonds, John; Queen st
Thomas, Isaac; King st
Thomas, Thomas; Lammas st
Williams, James; King st

Hat Manufacturers and Hatters

Davies, John; Lower Water st
Evans, David; Lower Water st
Evans, John David; John's town
Griffiths, William; Water st
Harris, John; Little Water st
Jenkins, David; Lower Water st
Jones, David; Magazine row
Jones, John; Little Water st
Jones, William; Little Water st
Lewis, John; Water st
Lynch, William; Water st
Phillips, John; St Catherine st
Rees, James; St Catherine st
Thomas, Joseph; Priory st

Hop and Seed Dealers

(See also Maltsters)

Nicholls, David; Quay st
Thomas, William George; Lammas st

Horses & Gigs --- Owners of

For Hire

Cottrell, George; Blue st
Davies, Ann & Eliza; King st
Davies, Philip; St Peter st
Joseph, William; St Catherine st
Lewis, Margaret; St Catherine st
Olive, Jeremiah; Lammas st
Williams, William; Water st

Inns and Hotels

(See also Taverns & Public Houses)

Boar's Head (and posting house), George Phillips; Lammas st
Ivy Bush (and posting house), George Davies; Spilman st
Lion Royal Hotel (and posting), John Williams; Spilman st & Queen st
Old Ivy Bush, Ann & Eliza Davies; King st
Three Compasses (commercial), William Mason; Lammas st

Iron Founders

Jones & Phillips; Blue st
Moss, William & Son; Blue st

Ironmongers & Plumbers

Baldwin, William; King st
David & Co; Lammas st
Jones, Edward & Son; King st
Moss, William; Guildhall square
Roberts, John Nathan; Darkgate
Williams, Jno David; Lwr Market st

Joiners & Carpenters

Davies, James; John's town
Howell, John; Pentre poth
Howell, William; Priory st
Hughes, Charles; Abergwilly
James, Benjamin; Blue st
Jones, George; Lammas st
Jones, Samuel; St Peter st
Lloyd, Thomas; John's town
Morgan, David; Lammas st
Morris, John; Abergwilly
Phillips, Thomas; John's town
Rowland, John; Priory st

Libraries --- Circulating

Evans, Richard; Upper Market st
Shackell, E W; Guildhall square
White, Hannah & Sons (and reading room); King st

Linen & Woollen Drapers

(See also Grocers &c)

Davies Brothers; Upper Market st
Davies, John; Guildhall Hall
Davies, William & Thomas; Upper Market st
Jones, William Griffith; Guildhall square
Shankland, Geo & Rees; St Mary st
Stacey, Ann; Guildhall square
Thomas, Herbert; King st
Thomas, Sarah; Guildhall square
Thomas, William; Guildhall square

Maltsters

Adams, John jun; Darkgate
Jones, Thomas; Parade
Llewellyn, Lloyd; St Mary st
Morgan, James; Priory st
Norton Brothers; Spring side
Spurrell, Richard; King st
Thomas & Davies; King st
Thomas, David; Lammas st
Thomas, Esther; Little Bridge st
Thomas, William George; Lammas st

Millers

Davies, John; St Catherine st
Evans, David; White Mill
Jones, Francis; Spilman st
Thomas, William; John's town
Williams, David; Pontcarreg Mill

Milliners & Dress Makers

Evans, Sarah & Mary; King st
Harris, Sarah & Elizabeth; King st
Lewis, Eliza; Blue st
Lloyd, Sophia; St Mary st
Phillips, Ann; Spilman st
Rees, Louisa; Bridge st
Thomas & Pridham; Queen st
Thomas, Ann & Catherine; Chapel st

Newspapers

Carmarthen Journal (Friday), William Evans, sole proprietor; Guildhall square
Welchman (Friday), Wisbey and Spawforth, proprietors; Guildhall sq

Painters & Glaziers

Awbery, William; Bridge st
Brigstocke, David; King st
Davies, George; Priory st
Davies, Thomas; Spilman st
Davies, William; Priory st
Davies, William Richard; Lammas st
Lewis & Son; Wood's row
Lewis, Thomas; King st

Physicians

Bowen John; King st
Jones, Thomas; John's town
Lawrence, Henry; Picton terrace
Picton, John; Iscoed
Roberts, John; Ferry side

Plumbers

See Ironmongers & Plumbers

Porter Dealers

(See also Spirit Dealers)

Hughes, David Walter; Quay st
Jones, Ben; Guildhall square
Morgan, John; King st
Nicholls, David; Quay st
Spurrell, Richard; King st

Printers --- Letter-Press

Brigstocke, John Lewis; Lammas st
Davies, John Powell; King st
Evans, William (and copper-plate, and proprietor of the 'Carmarthen Journal'); Guildhall square
Jones, Josiah Thomas; Blue st
Jones, Mary; Priory st
Spurrell, William; King st
Thomas, John; St Peter st
Williams, David; King st

Rope Makers and Twine Spinners

Charles, David; King st
Davies, James; Lammas st
Davies, John; Lammas st
Parcell, David; Priory st

Saddlers & Harness Makers

Davies, John; Guildhall square
Isaac, Thomas; King st
James, David; Bridge st
Morgan, David; Lammas st
Pugh, Samuel; Lammas st
Thomas, Griffith; Bridge st
Williams, John; King st
Williams, John; Lammas st

Salt Merchants

Hughes, David Walter; Quay st
Jones, John; Lammas st
Thomas, Evan; King st

Shopkeepers & Dealrs in Groceries & Sundries

Clarke, David; Magazine row
Evans, Eleanor; Lammas st
Evans, Evan; Spilman st
Evans, James; Bridge st
Evans, John; John st
Harris, John; Abergwilly
Howell, Daniel; Lammas st
Humphreys, Thomas; Quay st
James, David; Bridge st
Jones, Frances; Spilman st
Jones, George; Lammas st
Jones, Isaac; King st
Jones, Isaiah; Priory st
Jones, John; Water st
Jones, Mary; Lammas st
Jones, Olivia; Lammas st
Jones, Samuel; Peter st
Jones, Thomas; Priory st
Lewis, Ann; Priory st
Lewis, David; Lower Water st
Lewis, David; Cambrian place
Lewis, Elizabeth; Priory st
Lewis, Esther; Priory st
Lewis, John; Water st
Lewis, Mary; Abergwilly
Lewis, William; Priory st
Llewellyn, John; Priory st
Morgan, David; Lammas st
Morgan, John; Blue st
Morgan, John; Upper Market st
Morris, Ann; Priory st
Rees, David; Chapel st
Rees, John; Lammas st
Rees, Richard; Victoria place
Richards, Richard; Priory st
Richards, Thomas; Priory st
Thomas, Joseph; Red st
Thomas, Joseph; King st
Thomas, Phoebe; Upper Market st
Thomas, Susannah; Priory st
Thomas, William; Quay
Williams, John; Abergwilly
Williams, Samuel; Priory st
Williams, Thomas; Lammas st

Sieve Makers

Daniel, William; John's town
Davies, Benjamin; John's town

Slate Merchants

Phillips & Lewis; Blue st

Spirit Dealers

(See also Wine & Spirit Merchants)

Davies, David; Queen st
Howells, Howell; Lammas st
Jones, Mary; Priory st
Lewis & Thomas; Lower Market st
Morgan, David; Darkgate
Morgan, William; King st
Pugh, John; St Mary st
Stewart, George; Upper Market st
Thomas, Mary Ann; Queen st
White, John White; Guildhall square
Williams, David; King st

Stone Masons

Davies, William; John's town
Jones, Thomas; Priory st
Jones, William; Quay
Lewis, John; Water st
Lewis, Thomas; Bridge st
Mainwaring, John ( and marble); Lammas st
Thomas, John; John's town
Thomas, Thomas; Shaw lane

Straw Hat Makers

Dodd, Eliza; Chapel st
Evans, Anne; Queen st
Harris, Sarah & Elizabeth; King st
Instance, Ann; Blue st
Jeremy, --- Miss; Picton terrace
Richards, Elizabeth; Guildhall square
Thomas & Pridham; King st

Surgeons

Hughes, John; King st
Jenkins, John; Lammas st
Powell, John Brookman; Guildhall square
Rowlands, James; St Peter st
Stacey, Edmund Hall; Spilman st
Watkins, Joshua Philip; Lammas st
Williams, Eleazer; Lammas st
Young, William; Nant

Surveyors -- Land &c

Evans, David (road); John st
Owen, Thomas; Parkygroes
Thomas, Alfred (and civil engineer); Wellfield
Thomas, J D (and land agent); St Peter st
Thomas, John (bridges); St Peter st

Tailors

Davies, Charles; Church lane
Davies, Henry; Bridge st
Davies, John; King st
Davies, Thomas; Church lane
Davies, William; John's town
Evans, David; Abergwilly
George, Thomas; Jackson's court
Griffiths, David; Cambrian place
Jones, David; Lammas st
Jones, Evan; Priory st
Jones, John; John st
Jones, William; Abergwilly
Joseph, Thomas; Red st
Morgan, Ann ( & draper); Upper Market st
Needle, Alfred; Queen st
Phillips, Benjamin; Lammas st
Rees, John; Lower Market st
Thomas, John; Quay st
Williams, Thomas; Lammas st

Tallow Chandlers

Hughes, John; Bridge st
James, Mary; Upper Market st
Williams, Henry; Lammas st
Wilton, Thos; Lammas st & King st

Tanners

Children, George; Castle hill
Davies, John; John's town
Jones, Charles; Lammas st
Phillips & Lewis; Blue st

Taverns & Public Houses

Albion, Richard Instance; Dame st
Angel, David Evans; Lammas st
Angel, Richard Jones; Bridge st
Bear, John Williams; Water st
Black Horse, John Jones; Lower Water st
Black Horse, Mary Anne Maddox; Lammas st
Black Lion, Richard Thomas; Abergwilly
Black Lions, James Collard; King st
Black Ox, Mary Davies; Spilman st
Black Swan, William Howell; Water st
Blue Boar, David Lewis; Water st
Boat and Anchor, Ann Williams; Priory st
Buffalo, William Rees; Upper market st
Butchers' Arms, Richard Rees; John st
Cardigan Arms, David Jones; Lwr Water st
Cart & Horses, David Evans; Priory st
Clayton Arms, Margaret Thomas; King st
Coach and Horses, Rees Rees; Spilman st
Cobourg, Richard Edwards; John st
Cock, Thomas Jones; King st
Cock, John Mainwaring; Lammas st
Coopers' Arms, David Evans; Lammas st
Cornish Arms, William Watts; John st
Cresselly Arms, Rees Protheroe; King st
Cross Hands, Benjamin James; Blue st
Cross Road, Evan Richards; Abergwilly rd
Drovers' Arms, Mary Davies; Lammas st
Duke of Buckingham, Jas Jenkins; Quay
Elephant, David Davies; Queen st
Falcon, James Phillips; Lammas st
Farmers' Arms, John Bowen; Water st
Farmers' Arms, Wm Lewis; Abergwilly
Fountain, Walter Griffiths; Red st
Fox & Terrier, John Thomas; Water st
Friends' Arms, Wm Owen; John's town
Globe, William Howell; Priory st
Golden Lion, Jeremiah Olive; Lammas st
Green Dragon, Eliz. Jenkins; Victoria place
Grey Cow, William Williams; John st
Half Moon, Jane Morris; Darkgate
Hare, David Lake Jones; Bridge st
Harp, Ben Evans; Lammas st
Hope and Anchor, Esther Richards; Quay
Horse & Jockey, Thomas Lewis; Bridge st
Jolly Tar, Thomas Humphreys; Quay
King George, William Williams; Priory st
King's Arms, Thomas Lamb; Priory st
King's Head, John Lewis; Bridge st
Lamb, Esther Jones; Red st
Lamb & Flag, Isaac Youngevans; Queen st
Lark, John Phillips; Blue st
Lord Nelson, Alice Phillips; Dame st
Masons' Arms, Henry Jones; Lammas st
Mermaid, David Collins; Lammas st
Monument Lodge, Hy Bona; Magazine row
Morgan Arms, Wm Williams; Lwr Water st
Nag's Head, David Morris; Darkgate
New Inn, Edward Morris; Lammas st
New Market House, Elizbth Parry; Red st
Old Bear, Thomas Lewis; Water st
Old Bull, Elizb. Lewis; Guildhall square
Old Saracen's Head, Evan Rees; Spilman st
Pelican, Lewis David; Bridge st
Pelican, John Rees; Lammas st
Printers' Arms, Robt. Phillips; Lammas st
Red Cow, Thomas Evans; Bridge st
Red Lion, Benjamin Jenkins; Priory st
Rope Makers' Arms, David Parcell; Priory st
Rose & Crown Inn, David Evans; Lammas st
Royal Exchange, Thos Jones; St Peter st
Royal Oak, John Thomas; John's town
Salutation, Thomas Beaynon; Spilman st
Saracen's Head, John Jones; Spilman st
Ship-a-Ground, Thomas Richards; Quay st
Ship and Castle, William Jones; Quay
Six Bells, Philip Davies; St Peter st
Sloop, Elizabeth Davies; Quay
Smiths' Arms, Thomas Evans; Lammas st
Square & Compass, John Evans; Water st
Square & Compass, David Hopkins; Pensrn
Stag & Pheasant, Ann Apsey; Spilman st
Swansea Castle, John Morse; Water st
Talbot, John Davies; Guildhall square
Three Crowns, John Evans; John st
Three Crowns, William Davies; Quay
Three Crowns, David Griffiths; Upper Market st
Three Horse Shoes, Thomas Evans; Magazine row
Three Salmons, Mary Hancock; Water st
Unicorn, Mary Kelly; Bridge st
Union Hall, Margaret Morris; Quay st
Wheat Sheaf, Richard Lewis; Abergwilly
Wheat Sheaf, James Morgan; Bridge st
White Horse, John Lawrence; Chapel st
White Horse, William Woozley; Priory st
White Lion, Hannah Williams; Queen st
White Swan, Henry James; Upper Market st

Tea Dealers

(See also Grocers and Tea Dealers)

Glencross, Roger Kirkpatrick (and draper); Cambrian place
Hill, James; Lammas st
Powell, Mary Ann; King st
Webb, Thomas Taylor; Upper Market st

Timber, Deal & Bark Merchants

Jones & Phillips; Blue st
Phillips & Lewis; Blue st
Timmins Aaron & Sons; King st

Tin-Plate Manufactrers

Wayne & Dunn, Carmarthen Tin-plate Works

Umbrella Makers

Davies, Benjamin; Lower Water st
Jones, Jonah; Magazine row

Watch & Clock Makers

Davies, Benjamin (& silversmith and jeweller); Lower Market st
Evans, Methusalem; John st
Jones, John; Lammas st
Levy, Daniel (and working jeweller and silversmith); Lammas st
Thomas, David; Lammas st
Williams, William; Upper Market st

Wharfingers

Lewis, John; Red st
Pritchard, Thomas; Steam Packet Office

Wheelwrights

Hopkins, David; Pensarn
Jones, Daniel; Priory st
Williams, Henry; Spilman st
Williams, William; Newcombe last

Whitesmiths

Evans, Jas ( & wire worker); King st
James, Hugh; Bridge st
Lewis, Thomas; Temple gardens
Rees, John; Priory st

Wine & Spirit Merchants

(See also Spirit Dealers)

Jones, Ben; Guildhall st
Lewis & Thomas; Lower Market st
Morgan, William; King st
Tardrew, Samuel; King st
Timmins & Brigstocke; St Peter st
Webb, Thos. Tailor; Upper Market st

Miscellaneous

Bush, Jas, tobacco-pipe maker; Priory st
Charles, David, paper manufcturer; King st
Davies, Thos, glove & gaiter mkr; Wood's rw
Jenkins, James; ship builder; Quay
Jones, Edwd, clerk of the peace; Guildhall
Jones, John, engraver; Dame st
Joseph, John; clog maker; Cambrian place
Llewellin, William, hair cloth manufacturer; Lammas st
Llewellyn, Wm, inspector of weights and measures for the borough; Priory st
Lewis, Jane, stay maker; Lower Market st
M'Cormick, Andw, armycontractor; Quay st
Mills, William, furniture broker; Queen st
Morse, Jas, stamp distributer; Spilman st
Norton Brothers, brewers; Spring side
Phillips, William, clerk to the board of guardians; Spilman st
Richards, Hy, organist; Guildhall square
Spurrell, George, clerk to the magistrates and to the commissioners of property tax; King st
Spurrell, Richard, clerk to the magistrates, to the commissioners of taxes, and to the lieutenancy; King st
Thomas, John, law stationer; Blue st
Wigley, Wm, machine maker; Bridge st

Public Buildings, Offices, &c

Ecclesiastical Court

Bishop --- The Right Rev Connop Thirlwall
Chancellor --- Rev Edmund Melville MA
Registrar --- John Burder Esq
Deputy Registrar (and secretary to the bishop), Mr Valentine Davis
Surrogates --- Rev David Archard Williams (principal), Hon and Rev Archdeacon Bevan MA, and the Rev Jas Griffith
Proctors --- Lewis Morris, Richard Rees, Philip Griffith Jones, John Williams, Charles Diggle Williams, & Frederick Lews Brown Esqs
Apparitor --- Richard Lewis

Union Poor-House

Auditor --- Thomas Bowen
Clerk --- William Davies Phillips
Master --- John Rae Evans
Matron --- Eliza Evans
Schoolmistress --- Sarah Thomas
Relieving Officers --- Thomas Furlong, for No 1 district; John John, for No 2 district; Edward Pugh, for No 3 district; David Lloyd, for No 4 district
Porter --- William Williams

Registrars of Births, Marriages and Deaths

Superintendent --- William Davies Phillips; Spilman st

Registrars of Marriages

John White White; Guildhall square
For Pillmaur and Llanwino Districts ---William Howells
For Lettyeary & Llandefeilog Districts --- John White

Registrars of Births and Deaths

George White White; King st
John White White; Guildhall square
For Llangendeirne District --- Thos Lewis
For Conwil District --- Joseph Lewis
For Saint Clears District, Llandowror --- David Lloyd

Borough Gaol, Cambrian place --- David Morris, governor
County Gaol, John Burnill, governor
Custom House, Quay --- Samuel Ogle, collector; Thomas Rogers, comptroller
Excise Office, Lammas st --- George A Evans, collector
Gas Works, Lone & Morfa --- Thomas Lewis, sen. manager
Guildhall, Guildhall square --- Edward Jones, clerk of the peace
Police Offices --- Borough, Hny Westlake, superintendent, Guildhall; County, Captain Scott, chief constable, Chapel st
Stamp Office, Spilman st --- James Morse, distributer

Coaches

To London, the Paul Pry, from the Ivy Bush, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at six ; goes thro' Llandilo, Llandovery, Brecon, Crickhowell, Abergavenny, Monmouth, Ross, Gloucester and Cheltenham, to Cirencester Station, thence by the Great Western Railway
To Bristol, the Royal Mail (from Pembroke) calls at the Ivy Bush Inn, every morning at half-past four; goes through Swansea, Neath, Bridgend, Cowbridge, Cardiff, Newport, and Chepstow
To Cardigan, the Royal Mail, from the Lion Royal Hotel, every morning at five; goes thro' Newcastle-in-Emlyn
To Gloucester, the Royal Mail, from the Ivy Bush, every morning at eight; goes the same route as the Paul Pry to London
To Haverfordwest, by the mail to Pembroke
To Laugharne, an Omnibus, from the Coopers' Arms, every Wednesday and Saturday afternoons
To Pembroke, the Royal Mail (from Bristol) calls at the Ivy Bush, every evening at half-past seven; goes thro' St Clears, Narberth, & Haverfordwest
To Swansea, the Picton, from the Ivy Bush, every afternoon (Sun excepted) at half-past two; goes through Kidwelly and Llanelly

Carriers

To London, William North Rees' Waggons, from his warehouse, Quay st, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
To Aberystwith & Aberayron, Thos Bowen, from the Six Bells, once a fortnight
To Birmingham, Wm North Rees' Waggons, from his warehouse, Quay st, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and thence by Rail to Manchester and Liverpool
To Brecon, Abergavenny, and Monmouth, William North Rees' Waggons, from his warehouse, Quay st, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
To Cardigan, William North Rees' Waggons, from his warehouse, Quay st, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and Margt Francis, from the Six Bells, every Wednesday
To Gloucester, Cheltenham, Worcester, and Birmingham, William North Rees' Waggons, from his warehouse, Quay st, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from whence goods are despatched to all parts of the kingdom every week
To Haverfordwest, Narberth and St Clears, Wm North Rees' Waggons, from his warehouse, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; Wm James from Lammas st, every Wednesday and Saturday; & David Evans, from his house, Lower Water st, Wed.
To Lampeter, David Owen, from the Six bells, twice a week, and the Mail Cart, from the Old Ivy Bush, every morning at five.
To Laugharne, Thomas, from the Black Horse, every Saturday
To Llandilo, --- Morgan & Rachael Davies, from the Old Ivy Bush, every Wednesday and Saturday
To Llandovery & Llandilo, Wm North Rees' Waggons, from his warehouse, Quay street, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
To Llangelor, James Davies, from the Rose and Crown, every Saturday
To Manchester & Liverpool, by Rail from Birmingham, which see
To Merthyr Tydvil, John Price, from his house, Priory st., and Thomas Evans, from the White Swan, every Thursday, and James Harris, from his house, St Catherine st, every Tuesday
To Pembroke, William North Rees' Waggons, from his warehouse, Quay st, every Monday, Wednesday, & Saturday
To St Clears, William North Rees' Waggons, from his warehouse, Quay st, every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday; David Evans, from his house, Lower water st, every Wednesday; and Thos Davies, from the Three Compasses, Sat.
To Swansea, William North Rees' Waggons, from his warehouse, Quay st, every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, and David Jones, from his house, Lower Water st, every Wednesday

Conveyance by Water

To London, Vessels about once a month
To Bristol, the Old Shipping Company's Vessels, once a week
To Gloucester, once a week
To Llanstephan, Elizabeth Evans' Boat, daily (Sunday excepted)

Steam Packet

To Bristol, the Phoenix, every Tuesday --- Thomas Pritchard, agent

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