11 Frogmore Street
About the Building | Recent History | Previous Occupiers | Other Information
| Address: | 11 Frogmore Street |
| Present Occupier: | Retreat Clothing |
| Present Owner: | |
| Ground Floor: | Clothes Shop |
| Other Floors: | |
| Date when first used by present occupier: |
About the Building
Listed Building (together with No.12) Grade II No. 86848
– these buidings were Grade II listed on 21st August 1984
https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300086848-1112-frogmore-street-abergavenny
Probably 17th century in origin, refronted in the 19th century. Single stucco frontage of 3 storeys, slate roof, probably lowered, brick stack against higher gable of no 13. Three windows, 2nd floor with double hung sashes with glazing bars in plain eveals., 1st floor windows partially blocked by high, later, shop fronts. Massive fascia to right with upper stepped cornice. Rear walls of rubble with 2 storey lean-to extension. [Source: ALHS Survey 1980+].
1923 – 1980: James Baker & Sons Ltd, Shoe shop. upper floors have been renovated but were not in use in 1979. [Source: ALHS Survey 1980+]
1978: Old buildings to the rear were demolished in 1978. First floor has been re-plastered although the old cast iron grate has been retained. Original oak beams on 2nd floor. Original staircases to both floors remain.
The original mosaic “James Baker” still exists at the front door, as does the brass surround to the window.
A modern wall separates Nos. 11 & 12 on the second floor and can be seen in the middle of a window from the street. [Source: ALHS Survey 1980+]
Recent History
2020: A statement printed in the South Wales Argus declared that Retreat Clothing, Independent menswear store of Frogmore Street, Abergavenny were making scrubs for NHS Staff as part of the Helping Dress Medics Group. [ Source: South Wales Argus 11/04/2020].
Previous Occupiers
| Year | Name | Detail | Source |
| 1993 | The Cutting Room | Unisex hairdressers “at the rear of Bakers” | ALHS Survey 1980+ |
| 1989 | Bakers | Gents & Ladies clothing | ALHS Survey 1980+ |
| 1988 | Jon & Janet Bagatelle | Listed here as well as No.8 | ALHS Survey 1980+ |
| 1972 | James Baker & Sons | Shoe Shop | ALHS Survey 1980 |
| 1971 | James Baker & Sons | Retail | ALHS Survey 1980 |
| 1960 – 1968 | James Baker | Shoe Shop | ALHS Survey 1980 |
| 1959 | James Baker & Sons | Advertisement for “Smart junior assistant for boot & shoe trade” James Baker & Son | ALHS Survey 1980 |
| 1952 | James Baker & Sons | Boot & shoe maker | ALHS Survey 1980 |
| 1937 | James Baker & Sons | Boot & shoe maker | Kelly |
| 1934 | James Baker & Sons | Boot & shoe maker | Kelly |
| 1930 | James Baker & Sons | Boot & shoe maker | Car/Npt & Dis |
| 1926 | James Baker & Sons | Boot & shoe maker | Kelly |
| 1923 | James Baker & Sons | Boot & shoe maker | Kelly |
| 1920 | Hodgens & Cunliffe (moved to 12 Nevill Street) | Solicitors | Kelly |
| 1914 | Hodgens & Cunliffe (moved to 12 Nevill Street) | Solicitors | Kelly |
| 1910 | Hodgens & Cunliffe (moved to 12 Nevill Street) | Solicitors | Kelly |
| 1906 | Hodgens & Cunliffe (moved to 12 Nevill Street) | Solicitors | Kelly |
| 1901 | Benjamin Edward Hodgens | Solicitor & Clerk to Cymyoy School Board | Kelly |
| 1881 | Mrs Sarah Morgan | Grocer | 1881 Census (see Other Information) |
| 1879 | Mrs Morgan | Grocer | Thacker |
| 1877 | Mrs Sarah Morgan & George Albert Jones | Grocer & Solicitor |
Owen |
| 1875 | George Albert Jones & Mrs Sarah Morgan | Grocer & Solicitor |
Mer & Croc |
| 1871 | George Albert Jones & Mrs Sarah Morgan | Grocer & Solicitor |
Kelly |
| 1865 | George Albert Jones | Solicitor | Webster |
| 1862 | George Albert Jones | Solicitor | Morris & Co |
| 1858 | George Albert Jones | Solicitor | Slater |
| 1850 | George Albert Jones | Solicitor | Pigot |
| 1844 | George Albert Jones | Solicitor | Slater |
| 1835 | Walter Jones | Solicitor | Pigot |
Other Information
1933: Advertisement [ALHS Survey 1980]
1914: Advertisement for the sale by auction of leasehold properties referenced Messrs. Hodgens and Cunliffe, 11 Frogmore Street, Solicitors as a contact address. [Source: South Wales Gazette 12/06/1914].
1901: The property was occupied by Mary A Leigh (Age 60) who was described as living on own means. No other occupants were listed at the address. [Source: 1901 Census].
1881: The property was occupied by Mrs Sarah Morgan (Age 73) together with five Boarders and one Domestic Servant. Mrs Morgan was a widow and worked as a Grocer trading at this address. [Source: 1881 Census].
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