Records of Davies Brothers, 1800-1896, and of the Cardigan branch of Swansea Old Brewery & Davies' (Cardigan) Bonded Stores Ltd., 1896-1921, including ledgers, 1872-1908, day books, 1872-1918, press letter books, 1878-1919, cash books, 1879-1912, bills, 1893-1913, order books, 1898-1921, receipts, 1904-1910, records relating to orders, 1904-1920, and letters from the company's Swansea and Pembroke branches, 1905-1920, together with a group of additional papers, [19 cent., last ¼]-[1930s], 1980. Papers of John Davies, solicitor, 1804-1883, including electoral registers for the Cardigan boroughs, 1834-1839, and papers relating to the business affairs of Daniel Davies of The Bonded Stores, Cardigan, 1878-1882.
Davies Brothers (Bonded Stores) Records
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 IDRIAS
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls003844223(alternative) ANW
- Dates of Creation
- 1800-[1930s], 1980
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English English.
- Physical Description
- 0.762 cubic metres (15 boxes, 68 volumes)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The business of Davies Brothers was established around 1800 and sold bonded spirits, wines and beers to licensed premises in the Cardigan area. In 1896 the business was amalgamated with The Swansea Old Brewery and with Messrs R. George & Son of Pembroke to form The Swansea Old Brewery & Davies' (Cardigan) Bonded Stores Ltd., with branches in Swansea, Pembroke and Cardigan. Davies' Brothers were clients of John Davies of Cardigan, solicitor, who appears to have practiced 1878-1883.
Arrangement
Arranged at NLW as follows: Swansea Old Brewery & Davies' (Cardigan) papers; John Davies of Cardigan, solicitor, papers; additional papers.
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Idris Mathias; Cardigan; Donation; 1990.
Note
The business of Davies Brothers was established around 1800 and sold bonded spirits, wines and beers to licensed premises in the Cardigan area. In 1896 the business was amalgamated with The Swansea Old Brewery and with Messrs R. George & Son of Pembroke to form The Swansea Old Brewery & Davies' (Cardigan) Bonded Stores Ltd., with branches in Swansea, Pembroke and Cardigan. Davies' Brothers were clients of John Davies of Cardigan, solicitor, who appears to have practiced 1878-1883.
The following source was used in the compilation of this description: NLW, Schedule of Idris Mathias Papers.
Title based on contents of fonds.
Previous title, Idris Mathias Papers, based on donor's name.
Other Finding Aids
A hard copy of the catalogue is available at the National Library of Wales under its former title, Idris Mathias Papers.
Archivist's Note
March 2003
Compiled by Annette Strauch for the ANW project.
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright laws apply.
Appraisal Information
All records donated have been retained..
Custodial History
The archive was saved from destruction in Cardigan by the donor.
Accruals
Accruals are not expected.
Additional Information
Published
Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales