Penarth Dock, South Wales - the heritage and legacy

Volume Eight - Pre-Victorian to the Present Day - Even more aspects - More Moments Captured in Time . . .


Royal Buildings, Penarth - These buildings designed and built by Mr. Frederick Speed. Mr. Speed lived at Hazelhurst House, Plymouth Road, Penarth within the 1891 edition of Daniel Owen & Co's. Cardiff and Suburban Commercial Directory. [298] In 1909 he is listed as living at No.10 Plymouth Road and as an estate agent, builder and contractor at No.2 Royal Buildings, Stanwell Road, Penarth. [748] An advertisement for Fry's Chocolate adorns the windows of the shop nearest. The card was published by The Noah's Ark, Penarth and is held within the Penarth Dock Collection. [001]

	Royal Buildings, Penarth - Undoubtedly many businesses have operated over the years from the Royal Buildings, but this advertisement, published in 1902 provides evidence that Mr. Morse's spectacles were to be recommended. - Evening Express [135] [361] 17th June 1902.