17 and 18 Frogmore Street
About the Building | Recent History | Previous Occupiers | Other Information
| Address: | 17 and 18 Frogmore Street |
| Present Occupier: | Coffee Lab |
| Present Owner: | James Shapland (owner of business) |
| Ground Floor: | Cafe |
| Other Floors: | |
| Date when first used by present occupier: | 9 October 2021 |
About the Building
No 18 Listed Buiding Grade II No. 86883
-this building was Grade II listed on 4th March 1952
https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300086883-18-frogmore-street-abergavenny
(With no 18) Slight projections of 2 bays on each side topped by plain pediments. The pavilion ends over the two windows are technically incorrect as it leads to an unresolved duality. Sash windows with glazing bars intact. Interesting plaster design ceiling in former Board Room on first floor. Photographs on loan to Abergavenny Museum. Described as new build in 1857, this and no 18 as a semi-detached property. (l Hurley) [ALHS Survey 1980].
1998: The property (No.17) was advertised for sale by Auction by Darlows Estate Agents. The Sale was advertised for Wednesday 23rd September 1998 at Newport Holiday Inn. The property was briefly described as a Freehold Shop premises situated in a prime trading position with two self contained flats above. Ground Floor area (Shop and ancillary sales) 2,300 sq. ft. First floor 766 sq. ft. Second Floor 674 sq. ft. No guide price was printed.[Source: Gwent Gazette 03/09/1998].
1996: The property was advertised as part an 140 lot Auction to be held at the Park Hotel, Cardiff on 26th November 1996. It was simply described as a 3 storey shop premises with a guide price of £150,000+. [Source: Cardiff Post 21/11/1996].
1990: No.17. MCC Planning No: 33064 Alt. Ref. No: DC/199o/01006. Application for New Shop Unit (First Floor) approved for F. J. Nutall Ltd.. Approval issued 05/12/1990.
1990: No. 17.MCC Planning No:32737 Alt. Ref. No: DC/1990/000646. New Shop Unit – Land at Rear of premises. Approval issued to F. J. Nutall Ltd. 30/08/1990.
1984: No.17. MCC Planning No: 22697 Alt. Ref. No: DC/1984/00720. Change of Use of first floor to Dental Surgery approval issued to J. Ashton 11/07/1984.
1834: Behind the shop, small factory & stores were built to manufacture home made boiled sweets. On new Year’s Day sweets were given to the the children of Abergavenny.[ALHS Survey 1980]
Recent History
October 2021 : Coffi Lab – a local independent, partnered with Guide Dogs UK. founded by James Shapland. Also in Monmouth and Marlborough [ALHS Survey 1980+].
2021: No.17. MCC Planning No: DM/2021/01135 Alt. Ref. No: PP- 9971735. An application for External and Internal alterations and the proposed change of use from Class A1 to mixed Class A1/A3 and for consent to display an advertisement was issued to Coffi Lab on 15/11/2021. MCC Planning No: DM/2021/ 01134 refers to the same Change of Use.
2021: No.17. MCC Planning No: DM/2021/01136 Alt. Ref. No: PP-9972145. Approval granted to Coffi Lab for the installation of a projecting sign to be hung off a new wall bracket (non illuminated) and existing fascia signage panel to receive paint decorations to match new scheme (lettering in Farrow & Ball Wevet on a background of Farrow & Ball Railings. Approval issued 15/11/21.
2016: No.17. MCC Planning No: DC/2016/00291 Alt. Ref. No: 04839948. Approval granted to Boots Opticians to: Remove existing paintwork from shopfront, repair/make good and decorate with white RAL 9010 gloss. Remove existing shutter to entrance door, make good all finishes on completion. Install new wooden entrance door to match existing, like for like, and decorate with RAL 9010 gloss. Replace existing tongue and grooved soffits to match existing like for like, and decorate with white RAL9010 gloss. Install 3 No. AC Condenser units at low level in yard at rear of property. Approval issued 06/06/2016.
2016: No.17. MCC Planning No: DC/2016/00292 Alt. Ref. No: 04839948: Approval granted to Boots Opticians to: Remove graphic from exiting fascia. Install new non-illuminated hand painted aluminium fascia panel in heritage blue RAL 5013. Install non-illuminated white lettering and non-illuminated ‘Boots’ Lozenge to fascia panel.
June 2016 – November 2019 : Boots Opticians (closed Nov 19, shop now empty)
Vacated in April 2016 by Winter Sport, sports wear shop.
Previous Occupiers
| Year | Name | Detail | Source |
| 2006 | Smartypants | Baby/Childrens’ Clothes, Maternity wear. Open 01.04.2006 | ALHS Survey 1980+ |
| 1989 | JFA Office Requirements | Office Services | ALHS Survey 1980+ |
| 1988 | Tool Centre | Power Tools & Machinery Hire | ALHS Survey 1980+ |
| 1984 | Tool Centre | Mr P B Nuttall | ALHS Survey 1980+ |
| 1981 – 1982 | Tool Centre | Builders’ Supplies | ALHS Survey 1980+ |
| 1980 | Tool Centre | Advert. states Hire Dept. at No.36 – but this seems to have been a charity shop? | ALHS Survey 1980 |
| 1979 | F. J. Nuttall | Tool Shop with offices above | ALHS Survey 1980 |
| 1970-1979 | FWC,TM & D M Scott | Confectioner | ALHS Survey 1980 |
| 1970 -1971 | David Scott | Confectionery, cigarettes (and advertising liquers) | ALHS Survey 1980 |
| 1959 | D Scott | Confectioner – Shop window smashed during fight. Owner Clifford Scott. Report 30.10.59 | ALHS Survey 1980 |
| 1937 | D Scott |
Confectioner |
Kelly |
| 1934 | D Scott | Confectioner | Kelly |
| 1930 | D Scott | Confectioner | Car/Npt & Dis |
| 1926 | D Scott | Confectioner | Kelly |
| 1923 | D Scott | Confectioner | Kelly |
| 1920 | D Scott | Confectioner & mineral water manufacturer | Kelly |
| 1914 | D Scott | Confectioner & mineral water manufacturer | Kelly |
| 1910 | D Scott | Confectioner & mineral water manufacturer | Kelly |
| 1906 | D Scott | Confectioner & mineral water manufacturer | Kelly |
| 1901 | D Scott | Confectioner & mineral water manufacturer | Kelly |
| 1895 | D Scott | Confectioner & mineral water manufacturer | Kelly |
| 1891 | D Scott | Confectioner & mineral water manufacturer | Kelly |
| 1884 | D Scott | Confectioner & mineral water manufacturer | Kelly |
| 1879 | J Scott | Confectioner & lemonade factory | Thacker |
| 1877 | J Scott | Confectioner & lemonade factory | Owen |
| 1875 | D Scott | Confectioner & lemonade factory | Mer & Croc |
| 1871 | Thomas James | Residence | Kelly |
| 1865 | Rev Bury, vicar of Abergavenny | presumed residence | Webster |
| 1862 | documents in separate file | Morris & Co | |
| 1858 | documents in separate file | Slater | |
| 1850 | documents in separate file | Pigot | |
| 1845 | documents in separate file | Pigot | |
| 1844 | documents in separate file | Slater | |
| 1841 | documents in separate file | Slater | |
| 1835 | documents in separate file | Pigot | |
| 1834 | documents in separate file | Car/Npt & Dis | |
| 1827 | Simon Andrus & Thomas Andrews | Ironmongers | Pigot |
| 1803 | John Andrews | Ironmonger | Will of James Price |
Other Information
1921: The property was occupied by Mr David Scott ( Age 38 – Son of David M. Scott) his wife Fanny(Age 37) and Mother- in- Law. Mr Scott continued to work at this address as a Confectioner and Mineral Water maker.[Source: 1921 Census].
1901: The property was occupied by David M Scott (Age 60) with his wife Sarah (Age 46), son David (Age 17) with 5 daughters, one other son and a niece. David and his son and niece all worked on the premises running a Confectionery business. [ Source 1901 Census]
1893-1895: Several “Wanted” advertisements were printed in the local press requesting applications from a Practical Milliner with six or seven years experience. Applicants were invited to write enclosing photograph to the Misses Lewis at 17 Frogmore Street. [Source: Example – South Wales Daily News 22/02/1895].
1881: No.17 was occupied by Mr Charles David (Age 66) and his wife Mary (Age 42) together with three daughters, 3 young sons and three servants. Mr David’s occupation was recorded as a Linen & Wool Draper. [Source: 1881 Census].
1881: No.18 was occupied by Mr James A. Farquhar (Age 38) and his wife Sarah (Age 34) together with four sons, one daughter, a sister-in-law and 2 servants. Mr Farquhar’s occupation was recorded as a solicitor. [Source: 1881 Census].
1850’s: Before the semi-detached houses were built in 1857, this must have been a short row or court of cottages. In 1851, these were occupied by: William Burris, nailer; William Duffield, nailer; William Evans, tailor; Henry Morgan, carpenter; Walter morgan, mason & grocer; one uninhabited; James Hanratty, hawker; Richard Kyrwood, butcher; Thomas Hesketh, master ropemaker, employing 2 boys; Elizabeth Harris, milliner.[ALHS Survey 1980].
1933: Advertisement for Scott’s Confectionery
Scott’s Tobacconists
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