34 Nevill Street About the Building | Recent History | Previous Occupiers | Other Information Address: 34 Nevill Street also known as 22 Castle Street Present Occupier: Demolished Present Owner: Ground Floor: Other Floors: Date when first used by present occupier:   About the Building Site cleared for new Post Office about 1962. No 34 was on the corner of the old Nevill Street and Castle Street in a row with nos 32, 30. No 28 was incorporated into no 26 St John’s House. See sketch map below.     Recent History In 1929, when the license of the Bull Inn was withdrawn, Mr Edwards, who owned both properties (and 32-30) came to live at this shop. There is a picture of Peter Thorneycroft sitting […]

30 and 32 Nevill Street About the Building | Recent History | Previous Occupiers | Other Information Address: 30 and 32 Nevill Street Present Occupier: Demolished Present Owner: Ground Floor: Other Floors: Date when first used by present occupier:   About the Building Site cleared for new Post Office in about 1962 This was one house divided into two properties numbered 30 & 32.   Recent History   Previous Occupiers Year Name Detail Source To 1951 32: Mrs Casey 30: R J Conelley Kelly 1947 32: A L Jones Tenement & shop 1937 30: R J Conelley Bookies Runner, Commission agent Kelly 1934 30: Cardiff bookmaker Run by “Mrs Mac” Mr Edwards 1930 30: Harry Childs Barber 1926 30: Ben March who had a white […]

29 Nevill Street About the Building | Recent History | Previous Occupiers | Other Information Address: 29 Nevill Street Present Occupier: King’s Arms Public House Present Owner: Ground Floor: Restaurant & rooms Other Floors: Accommodation Date when first used by present occupier:   About the Building Built 1680 – 1700 (Louis Hurley) A typical 16-17th century coaching house. Small windows on each side of the fireplace beside the present front door are a typical early house design, seen in Pembrokeshire, Devon and the border lands of South East Wales & England. The ground floor of an originally jettied and timber front has at some time been built out to the first floor wall. The early heavy sash mouldings of the windows were replaced with lighter […]

27 Nevill Street About the Building | Recent History | Previous Occupiers | Other Information Address: 27 Nevill Street Present Occupier: Y Bwyty (previously known as Trading Post) Present Owner: Ground Floor: Coffee bar Other Floors: Accommodation Date when first used by present occupier:   About the Building Listed Building Grade II No: 2459 Grade II listed on  1 November 1974  see https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300002459-no27-nevill-street-gwent-abergavenny Originally a two storied, jettied, half-timbered house; the jetty resting on the still visible sagging beam. The front was refaced and the third storey added in about 1800 in a lively Italianate style. (source: A Tucker) The upper windows, console brackets and low pitch of the roof are of early Regency style. The first floor windows are original. 18th century hollowed elm […]

26 Nevill Street About the Building | Recent History | Previous Occupiers | Other Information Address: 26 Nevill Street/ 30 Nevill Street Present Occupier: Demolished Present Owner: Ground Floor: Other Floors: Date when first used by present occupier:   About the Building Site cleared for the new Post Office in about 1962. Known as St John’s House and incorporated no 28 also.     Recent History Text to come.   Previous Occupiers Year Name Detail Source 1947-57 Robert George Davies T Gardner Solicitor House Executors of T Gardner 1923 Mr Haycock? Kelly 1884 W Harris Tailor Kelly 1877 Rev William George Davies Owen 1875 Rev William George Davies Also Elizabeth Harris Milliner from No 17 Mer & Croc 1871 Rev William George Davies Chaplain to […]

25 Nevill Street About the Building | Recent History | Previous Occupiers | Other Information Address: 25 Nevill Street Present Occupier: Feodora Present Owner: Ground Floor: Hairdressing Studio Other Floors: Accommodation Date when first used by present occupier:   About the Building Listed Building Grade II No: 2458 Grade II listed on 1 November 1974  see https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300002458-no25-nevill-street-gwent-abergavenny The property was being renovated at the time of the original Street Survey in 1979-80. J.G. Thomas bought both nos. 25 & 27 and closed no. 25 as the roof was unsafe. After renovation it was used as Abergavenny Tile Centre (see previous occupiers below) Building date probably around 1790 – 1800. The chimney stacks are probably original stone, not brick. The waggon entrance has double pilasters showing that […]

24 Nevill Street About the Building | Recent History | Previous Occupiers | Other Information Address: 24 Nevill Street Present Occupier: Demolished about 1962 Present Owner: Ground Floor: Other Floors: Date when first used by present occupier:   About the Building Site cleared for the new Post Office in around 1962.     Recent History 1948- 1956: called “The Studio”, occupied by The Fencott School of Dancing.   Previous Occupiers Year Name Detail Source 1962 County Court Office 1947 Fencott School of dancing on upper floor 1937 Ministry of Labour, Branch Employment Office and County Court Kelly 1934 Ministry of Labour, Branch Employment Office and County Court Kelly 1930 Ministry of Labour, Branch Employment Office and County Court Car/Npt & Dis 1926 Ministry of Labour, […]

23 Nevill Street About the Building | Recent History | Previous Occupiers | Other Information Address: 23 Nevill Street Present Occupier: UHY Hacker Young Chartered Accountants Present Owner: Ground Floor: Other Floors: Date when first used by present occupier:   About the Building Listed Building Grade II No: 2457 Grade II listed on 1 November 1974  see https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300002457-no23-nevill-street-gwent-abergavenny Built sometime before 1770 (Deeds) The top windows bite into the eaves. The ground floor windows have been renewed and the door has lost its surround. Inventory from the deeds of 22 January 1816: Front door, brass knocker, lock & key, spring latch. Right hand parlour: 1 brass lock on closet door, I stock lock & key, Stove grate.  Left hand parlour: 1 iron rimmed brass lock […]

22 Nevill Street About the Building | Recent History | Previous Occupiers | Other Information Address: 22 Nevill Street Present Occupier: Demolished about 1962 Present Owner: Ground Floor: Other Floors: Date when first used by present occupier:   About the Building Very small cottages, possibly lived in by Mr Bruce who occupied the Cow Inn (no 14) Site cleared for the extension to no 18 (Charles Price House).     Recent History Text to come here.   Previous Occupiers Year Name Detail Source 1947 Tenement 1871 William Daniel? Painter, plumber, glazier Kelly 1865 William Rowley 1862 William Rowley Morris & Co 1858 Elizabeth Morse Slater 1850 Rachel Price Pigot 1834 William Brace Car/Npt & Dis 1822 William Brace Pigot     Other Information   If […]

21 Nevill Street About the Building | Recent History | Previous Occupiers | Other Information Address: 21 Nevill Street Present Occupier: Parry’s Estate Agents At the rear through entrance at side: United Joinery and Griffiths Construction Present Owner: Ground Floor: Other Floors: Date when first used by present occupier:   About the Building Listed Building Grade II No: 2456 No 21 Grade II listed on 1 November 1974   see  https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300002456-no21-nevill-street-gwent-abergavenny Probably built around 1550. Seven posts at the front of the building now enclosed in plasterwork supported seven carved (champhered) oak beams which carry through to the rear of the building. These support beautifully champhered floor joints, supporting the first floor boards.Two oak fireplaces with Tudor arches; one plain one on the first floor, one on […]