Andrews, Solomon, & Son Ltd

Sectors:

  • Property activities Commercial property development & management exc industrial estates
  • Distribution - retailing Department store retailing
  • Recreation activities Film production, distribution & exhibition
  • Distribution - retailing Food retailing
  • Transport equipment production Horse drawn & hand pulled vehicle & components production
  • Construction Other construction & civil engineering exc railways, roads & inland navigations
  • Property activities Residential property development & management
  • Transport services Road passenger transport services inc bus, street tram, coach & horse drawn

Notes:

Traces origins to Solomon Andrews, 1835-1908, who established a bakery business at Cardiff in 1856 which developed into a chain of grocery and confectionery shops. By early 1860s providing transport services including horse drawn bus services. 1870s acquired coach building works. Developed horse bus/tram operating companies in several parts of the UK, including Star Omnibus Co (London) Ltd. Developed important property development and construction businesses involved in both commercial and residential work, as well as extensive property, retailing, coal mining, baking, car dealership and repair, etc, interests in South Wales. Had substantial interest in David Evans & Co Ltd, Cardiff department store business, and developed Castle & Central Cinemas Ltd. Initiated development of Pwllheli. Business renamed S Andrews & Son in 1884 and incorporated 1921. Business interests continued in late 20th century although very much reduced in scale

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