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Details of pub: Aldergate, Ystrad Aeron

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Address/Location: Felinfach, Llanfihangel Ystrad
OS Grid Ref: SN5333754874
Opened: before 1877
Closed: 1929 Type: Pub
Summary: This property still exists and is a private residence situated on the hill between Felinfach and Temple Bar. (JD)

Notes: 1877
Open after hours (first offence) see att

1890
Mr David Thomas, Aldergate Inn, Llanfihangel Ystrad, had a pair of woollen stockings, value 2s stolen from his house at Aldergate
The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser, 17th October 1890
1900
Cycling notes. There are plenty of public houses in this part of the valley. I noticed the Gronwy Arms, the Fronfelen Arms, the Aldergate Inn, the Vale of Ayron Inn, and the Brynog Arms.
The Aberystwith Observer, 14th June 1900
1905
Petty Sessions: Aberaeron; number on list: 24; name of premises: Aldergate; Parish / Place: Ystrad; Licensee: Thomas, Mary; owner or tenant : tenant; registered owner : Jemima Jones, Glasfryn, Felinfach; free or tied: Free; tied to: [blank]; type of licence: full; on or off licence: on; number of licenced days per week: 6. (1905 list)

1908
The licence of Aldergate was transferred to Mr Evan Jones

1909
"Alleged Adulterated Whisky. E. Jones, Aldergate, Llanfihangel Ystrad, was fined 10s and costs for selling adulterated whisky to P.C. Thomas. He was also ordered to pay the Analyst's fee." CN 2 April 1909
1916
Evan Jones. Aldergate Inn, Felinfoel, Cardiganshire, was summoned for using offensive language at Llanpumpsaint Station. The defendant … was not only a publican but a sinner.
Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder, 26th August 1916

1920
Licensee, Jones, Evan
(Kelly's directory, 1920)
1929
Closed,Compensation £130 (County Licencing Committee, 1905-1938 Ceredigion Archives, Cards/QS/L/1)

Additional information

Census:

Aldergate Felinfach Censuses 1871-1911 (Aldergate_Felinfach_Census_1871-1911_1492723742.pdf) Date:

Map:

Aldergate pub, 6 inch map, 1904

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