Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales - City and Town Halls on Waymarking.com

The Llanelli Town Hall was officially opened by Mrs D A Jones, wife of Dr James Arthur Jones, the Chairman of the Llanelly Urban District Council in the presence of a host of local dignitaries and thousands of spectators on Tuesday 31 March 1896. The list of official guests at the official opening read like a ‘Who’s Who’ of Llanelli: J S Tregoning; Dr S J Roderick; J Maybery; R C Jenkins; R Guest, David Evans; John Jennings; David Randall; George Watkeys; Alderman David Evans; Joseph Joseph; Gwilym Evans; W W Brodie; J Beavan Phillips; D W Rees; Architect William Griffiths; Contractor T P Jones; Choral Society Leader John Thomas and Caterer Mrs Bazzard.

The spectators were entertained by the Town Band under the leadership of Sergeant Samuel and the official celebratory luncheon, organised by the Council, at a total cost of 2s 6d.was held at the Athenaeum. Mrs Bazzard of the adjoining Salutation Hotel provided catering for the official function. After lunch there were 32 speeches which were followed by a free concert at the Market Hall. Local artistes, assisted by the Llanelly Choral Society under the leadership of John Thomas, gave their services to entertain the guests.

1913 On Saturday August 23 1913 the formal proclamation of the Charter of Incorporation was made from the balcony of the Town Hall. This was followed by a large procession of representatives from most of the public bodies in the town and district, accompanied by four brass bands, which proceeded to Parc Howard where another meeting was held and more speeches were made.

In June 1913 Lady Howard Stepney presented the Llanelly Urban District Council with a new coat of arms and badge as a gift to the town and the people of Llanelli, in anticipation of Borough status being achieved. Sir Stafford Howard was elected the first Charter Mayor on 10 November 1913, at the first meeting of the new authority.

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Name: Llanelli Town Hall Address: Town Hall Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Wales SA15 Date of Construction: 3/31/1896 Architect: Simon Tweedey, Architects of Edinburgh. Web Site for City/Town/Municipality: [Web Link] Memorials/Commemorations/Dedications: Not listed

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