Public Houses, Inns and Clubs

Llanhilleth Conservative & Unionist Club. In the early 1900’s the Conservatives at Llanhilleth were looking to get a club of their own and on Monday 9th January 1911 a meeting to consider the matter was held at the Llanhilleth Workmen’s Institute. Mr F. W. Pratt presided and the other gentlemen present were as follows – Mr H. T. Wooding (Conservative …

The Central Hotel – Llanhilleth. The building and licensing of the Central Hotel, Llanhilleth was one of the most confusing, complicated and protracted applications in the district. Planning began with a 99 year lease starting from 25th of March in 1903, was constructed in 1905, finally given a full licence and opened in 1909. In a newspaper report from February 1905, …

Llanhilleth Top Hotel. I am not sure of the exact construction date of the Llanhilleth Hotel, though the records of Messrs Partridge, Jones & Co shows deeds were issued on the 7th of August 1891. The construction of the Llanhilleth Hotel began shortly after. (Information obtained from the Messrs Partridge, Jones & Company files). The Contractor and Architect. Mr David …