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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 |