David Morgan, 1833-1919. The life and times of a master draper in South Wales
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- Author(s) Morgan, Aubrey N
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 1977
- Pages 181pp; illus
- Publisher Starling Press
- Place Published Newport
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- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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Written by David Morgan's grandson who did not work in the business. Includes much about the business. Has 24 chapters which include: 'The progeniter, 1799-1875'; 'David Morgan, the founder - his youth'; 'Rhymney and the Pontlottyn shop'; 'The cash book - Rhymney, 1858'; 'Abertillery - the first expansion'; 'The great decision'; 'The creation of Cardiff'; 'The Hayes'; 'The education of Jack'; 'Life at Bryn Taff'; 'The shop'; 'The day of the sale'; 'The last winter'; 'The funeral'; 'The will'