History

Former Thomas and Evans store built 1905. Building originally contained 4 purpose built and fitted shops on ground floor, company offices above and services in basement, and was the focus for this important Rhondda firm founded 1885 which once owned at least 13 businesses in the town, elsewhere in the Rhondda and S Wales; they also owned the Welsh Hills Works mineral water factory in Porth, and were major suppliers throughout Rhondda; tea was sent to Porth from London for blending during Second World War.

Reasons for Listing

Listed for its decorative and prominent gable front, notwithstanding replacement shopfronts and truncated right wing, and for its historical interest as the head office of this important 'Valleys' firm.

External Links

• Cadwr Listing
• Wikidata Q29494718

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Recommended Books

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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
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  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Hampshire: Winchester and the North (The Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  Northamptonshire: Buildings of England Series (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  England's Post-War Listed Buildings