Solomon Andrews (Pwllheli)
- Solomon Andrews (Pwllheli)
Solomon Andrews (1835 - 1908) was an entrepreneur. He was born in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. By 1851 Andrews was living in Cardiff working as a baker and confectioner. His business interests grew rapidly to include tramways, buses, draperies and collieries.
His son Francis Emile (1858-1943) joined the company and eventually became a partner.
The business became known as "Solomon Andrews and Son"
Transport
Buses
His company ran buses in:
*Belfast
*Leicester
*London
*Manchester
*Nottingham
Trams
*Cardiff
*Plymouth
*Portsmouth
*Pwllheli. The Pwllheli and Llanbedrog Tramway.
Property
Pwllheli
In Pwllheli, he was responsible for the development of the West End resort. This holiday resort included a promenade, housing, roads, a recreation ground, golf course and the West End Hotel. The stone required to build the West End was provided by a local quarry that he leased. The company constructed the Pwllheli and Llanbedrog Tramway, which carried the stone and passengers.
Retail
*David Evans. Swansea Department Store. Eventually owned by House of Fraser.
*David Evans and Co. Cardiff Department Store.
*Evan Jones and Co. Men's Outfitter's. Cardiff
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