32 Frogmore Street
About the Building | Recent History | Previous Occupiers | Other Information
| Address: | 32 Frogmore Street |
| Present Occupier: | Cano Barber shop [Walkby 2026 September] |
| Present Owner: | |
| Ground Floor: | Men’s hairdresser |
| Other Floors: | |
| Date when first used by present occupier: | 2021 |
About the Building
The building stands on the junction of St. Michael’s Road and Frogmore Street. Many advertisements report the address as Frogmore Street/St. Michael’s Road.
1896: The property was advertised by Messrs. Straker & Sons for sale by auction at the Angel Hotel together with the adjoining buildings of Nos. 32a and 33. The sale also included the adjacent premises of Wilberton House. The date of the sale was set for Tuesday, 17th March. The buildings were reported to be in the occupation of Messrs. Evans, Corp and Redmond and to be generating an aggregate annual income of £46 15s 0d. Each house was said to contain an entrance passage, parlour 11ft. 6in x 9ft. 7in, kitchen 11ft. 7in x 7ft. 6in, back kitchen 8ft. 4in x 8ft. 1in and large pantry. On the upper floor, four bedrooms. The rear of the properties were said to have gardens with sheds and w.c, coal houses and dust bins. There was reported to be a side entrance from Frogmore Street to the whole of the property. The total street frontage was reported to be 112ft. and was described as “admirably adapted for private residences or business premises”. [Abergavenny Chronicle 13/03/1896 P4].
Recent History
2025: Cano Barber. [Streetview 2025].
2021: Cano Barber: [Streetview 2021].
2020: From approx early 2020 : Erbil Barber Shop [ALHS Survey 1980+]
2018 May: Empty. TOD Advertised. [Streetview]
2016: Gateway Cycles [ALHS Survey 1980+]
2015 Oct: Gateway Cycles – Cycle Shop [Streetview]
Previous Occupiers
| Year | Name | Detail | Source |
| 2011 July | The Celtic Warehouse | Streetview | |
| 2008 Nov | Alison Todd | Coutere & Milliner | Streetview |
| 2003 | Gateway Cycles | Bikes/Parts for sale & hire. New shop opened by Richard Bowen & Clare Lines | Article in S. Wales Argus 12/08/2003 P34 |
| 1984 – 1996 | Abergavenny Pet Shop | Pet Supplies | Many Advertisements in Gwent Gazette e.g 31/05/1984 P10 21/11/1991 P4 24/03/1996 P32 |
| 1984 | Abergavenny Pet Shop | Pet Supplies. Tropical Fish. Business advertised for sale (See: Other Information) | Gwent Gazette 20/03/1984 P5 |
| 1969 | Knight Rentals Ltd | Television Rental and radios | Advertisement in Gwent Gazette 15/05/1969 P1 |
| 1927-31 | Welcome Cafe | Cafe | ALHS Survey 1980 |
| 1926 | Herbert Powell | Baker | Kelly |
| 1923 | Frederick Wm Hasell | Baker | Kelly |
| 1921 | Evans Sculptor Works | Monumental Mason | Kelly |
| 1912 | Evans Sculptor Works | Monumental Mason | Kelly |
| 1910 | John Edgar Evans | Monumental Mason | Kelly |
| 1906 | John Edgar Evans | Monumental Mason | Kelly |
| 1901 | John Edgar Evans | Monumental Mason | Kelly |
| 1901 | Evans Sculpture Works | Monumental Sculpture Works | Advertisement in Abergavenny Chronicle 19/03/1901 P1 |
| 1895 | John Redmond | Insurance Agent | Kelly |
| 1891 | Mrs Adela Lewis | Lodgings/Dressmaker | Kelly/1891 Census |
Other Information
1984 March: The premises and business was advertised for sale in the Gwent Gazette. The advertisement stated that the living accomodation had been completely modernised and included 2/3 bedroom flat. The Business was said to have tremendous potential and included tropical fish, pets and pet food and a newly opened dog grooming salon. [Gwent Gazette 22/03/1984 P5].
1911: The occupants of the building were Mrs Maria Evans (70) together with two sons and a daughter-in-law. Mrs Evans was a widow and her two sons were stone masons continuing the family business. [1911 Census Report].
1891: The Census Report shows the property was occupied by Mrs Adela Lewis (37) and her niece Flora Evans (Age 25) together with two boarders. Mrs Lewis was recorded as Head of the household and her occupation was stated as Dressmaker.
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