47 Cross Street

About the building

Source Abergavenny Local History Society Survey 1980;

The old name plate of George Bull. tobacconist, remains under the new shop front

Grade 2 listed building, timber-framed structure, basically lath and plaster. The front elevation was extended at some period by about 6-8 feet. This is indicated by the shape of the rafters.  There is a small timber-framed cradle staircase adn it is believed that the building was connected to the dress shop next door at some time.

Two full height pilasters in stucco above the ground floor.  Projecting bracketed eaves cornice with obvlong panels between brackets.  Hipped slate roof and four brick stacks (source :  Welsh Office)

 

Recent history

2019 (approx April) Tommy Brooks, Ladies Hairdresser

Temporarily a “pop-up” space for Dormy Care(new care home built on “Persimmon” site in Llanfoist (along with Premier Inn etc

Reconstruction work on ex Great George PH led to closure of co-owned properties at no.46 and 47 in early 2016

Source : Abergavenny Local History Society  Survey 1980:

From 1981 to ?  : Bill Chester, Estate Agent/Owner  (at the time of the original survey, he had recently purchased the building from Russell, Baldwin & Bright, for whom he used to work.  He then carried on the business of estate agent.  The previous owner of the building was Mrs Donald (widow) who used to occupy the flat above.

From 1967 – 1981 : Russell Baldwin & Bright, Estate Agents

From 1947 : C W Bull Kelly, House and shop

Previous occupiers

 

Other information

Adverts in Abergavenny Chronicle :

1960 : ad for “Snack Bar”  (no name) – looking for “working manageress”

1973 : ad for G Bull & Sons  – tobacconist, fancy goods – closing down sale

1974, 1978, 1980 : ads for Russell Baldwin Bright, Estate Agents

1981, 1982, 1984 : ads for John Chester, Estate Agents

1989 : ad for R J Fowler Ltd, Estate Agents

1991 : ad for Tod Security Systems

 

 

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