Webb MSS
GB0218.D886

Summary Information

Repository
Liam
Creator
Webb MSS.
Title
Records of Messrs. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. Brewers
ID
GB0218.D886
Date
Late 19th century-Mid 20th century
Extent
0.105 Cubic Metres
Language
English
Language of Materials note
English

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Scope and Contents note

The collection includes: minute books, 1900-1961; ledgers, journals, cash books, 1838-1962; shares ledgers etc., 1901-1948; stocks ledger, 1891-1960; property ledgers, 1859-1946; wages books, 1926-1946; title deeds, agreements, contents re. alterations, plans etc., 1839-1966; personnel agreements, 1897-1964.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Liam

Conditions Governing Access note

Usual conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use note

Usual copyright conditions apply.

Accruals note

Accruals are not expected.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

1971

Appraisal note

All records have been retained.

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Controlled Access Headings

Subject(s)

  • Breweries-Wales-Monmouthshire

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Other Finding Aids note

A hard copy catalogue is available at Gwent Archives.

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Collection Inventory

 D886 Minute Books Early 20th century-Mid 20th century 

 D886/1 Rough minute book containing directors minutes (1900-1906); general and extraordinary meetings (1901) and register of seals at rear 1901-1906 1900-1906 

 D886/2 Minute book containing directors minutes (1900-1917), general and extraordinary meetings (1901-1921), and register of seals (1913-1915). 1913-1915 

 D886/3 Minute book containing directors minutes (1917-1924), general and extraordinary meetings (1921-1928) and register of seals (1917-1924). 1917-1928 

 D886/4 Minute book containing directors minutes (1924-1934), annual general meetings (1929-1933) register of seals (1925-1927). 1924-1934 

 D886/5 Minute book containing directors minutes. 1943-1961 

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 D886 Private Ledgers Late 19th century-Mid 20th century 

 D886/6  1871-1892 

 D886/7  1882-1892 

 D886/8  1883-1892 

 D886/9  1891-1900 

 D886/10  1891-1905 

 D886/11  1900-1919 

 D886/12  1919-1932 

 D886/13  1932-1946 

 D886/14  1946-1962 

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 D886 Private Journals Late 19th century-Mid 20th century 

 D886/15  1892-1922 

 D886/16  1892-1929 

 D886/17  1929-1945 

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 D886 Private Cash Books Early 20th century-Mid 20th century 

 D886/18  1901-1921 

 D886/19  1921-1939 

 D886/20  1940-1946 

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 D886 Private Letter Books Early 20th century-Mid 20th century 

 D886/21  1930-1938 

 D886/22  1938-1943 

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 D886 Shareholders Early 20th century-Mid 20th century 

 D886/23 Debenture Trustees Minute Book 1906, 1918-1942 

 D886/24 Annual Returns Book (re shareholders) includes register of members (1901-1927), register of transfers (1905-1942), summary of capital and shares (1901-1924), register of directors or managers (1918-1948) 1901-1948 

 D886/25 Annual Returns Book 1925-1935 

 D886/26 Annual Returns Book 1935-1944 

 D886/27 Ordinary Share Certificate Book 1901 

 D886/28 Ordinary Share Certificate Book 1905-1941 

 D886/29 Ordinary Share Certificate Book 1941-1942 

 D886/30 Ordinary Share Certificate Book 1942-1943 

 D886/31 Preference Shares Certificate Book 1901 

 D886/32 Preference Shares Certificate Book 1905-1943 

 D886/33 Register of Seals 1942-1946 

 D886/34 Register of Seals 1947-1960 

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 D886 Finance Late 19th century-Mid 20th century 

 D886 Ledgers 1838-1948 

 D886/35  1838-1852 

 D886/16  1858-1859 

 D886/37  1884-1892 

 D886/38  1890-1937 

 D886/39  1919-1936 

 D886/40  1936-1948 

 D886 Cash Books 1940-1961 

 D886/41 Cash Book 1938-1940 

 D886/42 Cash Book 1940-1944 

 D886/43 Cash Payments Analysis Book 1957-1959 

 D886/44 Invoice Books 1931-1938 

 D886/45 Invoice Books 1938-1943 

 D886/46 Invoice Books 1943-1948 

 D886/47 Invoice Books 1943-1947 

 D886/48 Invoice Books 1958-1961 

 D886/50 Receipts book 1940-1944 

 D886/49 Receipts Cash Book 1947-1958 

 D886 Journals 1930-1961 

 D886/51 Journal 1930-1941 

 D886/52 Journal 1941-1949 

 D886/53 "Webbs Journal" No. 14 1959 

 D886/54 "Webbs Journal" No. 15 1959-1960 

 D886/55 "Webbs Journal" No. 16 1960 

 D886/56 "Webbs Journal" No. 18 1961 

 D886/57 Ledger Balances (including bottling balance, beer ledger, wine and spirit ledger) 1934-1939 

 D886/58 General Balances Book 1934-1954 

 D886/59 Bill Book 1943-1944 

 D886/60 Extract of Letters Book 1942-1943 

 D886 Sales 1926-1958 

 D886/61 Ledger (accounts of houses) 1926-1944 

 D886/62 Ledger (weekly takings at houses) 1926-1955 

 D886/63 Prince of Wales Hotel, Abertillery, (creditors and nominal ledgers) 1926-1942 

 D886/64 Record of Sales (at various public houses) 1935-1946 

 D886/65 Free Trade Ledger 1940-1943 

 D886/66 Tied Trade 1940-1943 

 D886/67 Sales Ledger (free) 1941-1946 

 D886/69 Managed Houses Ledger 1933-1948 

 D886/70 Managed Houses Ledger 1942-1945 

 D886/71 Managed Houses Ledger 1941-1948 

 D886/72 Bottled Goods Ledger 1940-1946 

 D886/73 Wines and Spirits Ledger 1925-1937 

 D886/74 Wines and Spirits Ledger 1943-1946 

 D886/75 Sales Statistics 1943-1958 

 D886 Production 1887-1948 

 D886/76 Bought Ledger 1919-1940 

 D887/77 Bought Ledger 1947-1948 

 D886/78 Beer Ledger 1935-1940 

 D886/79 Beer Sales Summary 1936-1944 

 D886/80 Blending and Reducing Book 1911-1942 

 D886/81 Brewing Produce Book 1887-1897 

 D886/82 Prime Cost Book 1920-1941 

 D886/83 Excise Book 1920-1942 

 D886/84 Excise Book 1937-1948 

 D886 Stocks 1891-1960 

 D886/85 Stocks Book (1923+, beer only) 1891-1960 

 D886/86 Stocks Book (individual houses) 1936-1945 

 D886/87 Goods Received Book 1950-1959 

 D886 Property 1859-1948 

 D886/88 Property Ledger 1938-1948 

 D886/89 Rents Ledgers 1859-1862 

 D886/90 Rents Ledgers 1862-1866 

 D886/91 Rents Ledgers 1914-1934 

 D886/92 Rents Ledgers 1934-1946 

 D886/93 Rent Analysis Book 1929-1940 

 D886/94 Repairs Book 1945-1946 

 D886/95 Allowances made to tenants 1927-1936 

 D886 Miscellaneous [1926-1946] 

 D886/96 Wages Book 1926-1942 

 D886/97 Wages Book 1940-1942 

 D886/98 Wages Book 1942-1946 

 D886/99 Wages Book 1941-1942 

 D886/100 Court Cases re: Webb in House of Lords (printed) Undated 

 D886/101 Photograph Album- public houses owned or supplied by Webb Undated 

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 D886 Title Deeds and Papers Relating to Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. Mid 19th century-Early 20th century 

 D886 Par. Abercarn Late 19th century-Early 20th century 

 D886 Market Tavern, Abercarn 1906 

 D886/275 Particulars of Market Tavern 13 Apr 1906 

 D886 Swan Inn, Abercarn 1887 

 D886/274 Lease 1. The Abercarn Coal Co. Ltd. 2. John Richard Webb and Tom Alexander Webb, both of Aberbeeg, wine and spirit merchants. Cites lease 1887 March 1. Mess. or public house with outbuildings yard and garden thereto belonging called "The Swan Inn" situate at Abercarn now in the occupation of Mary Ann Waters, widow as tenant together with the use of the licenses now attached. 14 years at £61 p.a. 31 Dec 1887 

 D886 Viaduct Tavern, near Crumlin 1901, 1905 

 D886/447 Lease 1. Amelia Lewis, the wife of Roger Lewis of Newbridge Hotel, Newbridge, licensed victualler; John Henry Ricketts of Mulberry House, Little Mill. 2. John Richard Webb, John Edgar Webb of Aberbeeg, brewer and wine and spirit merchant, Agnes Emily Phillips Davies, wife of The Rev. John Phillips Davies of Brookwood Hollington, St. Leonards-on-sea, co. Sussex, clerk in Holy Orders; Henry Le Brasseur of Newport, gent.; The Rev. William Bevan of Hamilton, province of Ontario, Canada, clerk in Holy Orders; Henry Crook Bevan of Blaina, surgeon; Tom Webb Bevan of Nantyglo, surgeon; Harriet Agnes Robinson, wife of James Robinson of Dwenny House, 24, Albany Road, Cardiff, surgeon (carrying on business in partnership as brewers under the style or firm of "Webb Bros. and Co." Mess. or public house called the Viaduct Tavern now in the occupation of Charles Edmund Ricketts together with the right of way for taking casks and other goods to and from the said premises over adjoining premises belonging to the lessors except all mines and minerals. 6 years at £60 p.a. Plan. 1 Dec 1901 

 D886/449 Consent to Assign 1. Charles Edmund Ricketts; John Henry Ricketts. 2. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. The above property for the residue of the unexpired term. 1 Nov 1905 

 D886/448 Assignment 1. John Richard Webb; Agnes Emily Phillips Davies, Henry Le Brasseur, John Edgar Webb. 2. The Rev. William Bevan; Henry Crook Bevan; Thomas Webb Bevan; Harriet Agnes Robinson. 3. William Reginald Valentine Webb of Elgin Tower, Minehead, co. Somerset, gent. 4. John Phillips Davies. 5. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. of premises cited in lease 1901 December 7, for the residue of the unexpired term. 9 Nov 1905 

 D886 Hafodyrynis Inn, near Crumlin 1895-1896, 1901-1902 

 D886/479 Correspondence re. J. B. Yendoll and son and Hafodyrynis Inn. 1895 

 D886/499 Correspondance re. Hafodyrynis Inn and premises 1895 

 D886/497 Plan of above premises 30 May 1896 

 D886/268 Plan of additions to above premises including stabling and cart house etc. 1901 

 D886/269 Plans of proposed additions 1901 

 D886/271 Specification for the rebuilding of as portion of the above premises May 1901 

 D886/267 File of correspondence re. alterations 1901-1902 

 D886/270 Agreement 1. Messrs. Webbs Bros. and Co., Aberbeeg, proprietors. 2. Walter Thomas Morgan, builder of Oriental Villa, Crumlin. For rebuilding a portion of the above premises. 26 Sep 1901 

 D886 Beaufort Arms Hotel, Newbridge Late 19th century-Early 20th century 

 D886/127 Agreement 1. Messrs. Webb Bros. and Co., Aberbeeg. 2. Charles Ricketts, Newbridge. To build a tap room with club room over at above premises with cellar and privy to lay drain pipes. Webbs agree to pay £295 but if the work is done in "a good and proper manner" then the company will pay Ricketts an extra £10. Attached- statement of dimensions etc. The same envelope contains receipts, bills etc. 7 items 2 Jul 1874 

 D886/205 Plan of the proposed widening scheme by the G.W.R. at Newbridge. 8 Feb 1895 

 D886/395 Notes of meeting Messrs. Webb and Great Western Railway Co. re. question of a new lease to premises on the west side of the line at Newbridge 1 Oct 1896 

 D886/206 File of correspondence re. licensing of the proposed Newbridge Hotel at Newbridge. 1896-1899 

 D886/203 Plans of proposed stabling at the new hotel at Newbridge 13 Jul 1897 

 D886/202 Copy Agreement 1. Webb Bros. and Co., Aberbeeg, brewers. 2. Roger Lewis of the Beaufort Arms Hotel, Newbridge, licensed victualler. The second party is to apply for a transfer of the license from the Newbridge Inn to other premises on the Llanover estate, Newbridge and in the event of the license not being granted then Lewis is to endeavour to obtain it at each licensing metting for a period of 5 years following. 13 Aug 1897 

 D886/215 Copy Agreement 1. Webb Bros. and Co., Aberbeeg, brewers. 2. Monmouthshire County Council. 3. Abercarn Urban District Council. Cites Great Western Railway Act, 1895, whereby a plan to widen the railway line at Newbridge was formulated. In order to do so, the Railway Co. is entitled to purchase the Beaufort Arms Hotel and the license to be transferred to a site on the west side of the railway at Newbridge on which the brewery company propose to erect a new hotel. An application has been made to the justices for the provisional transfer of the license but such application is to be opposed until there is a written confirmation of the work having been carried out. 15 Sep 1897 

 D886/200 Plan of Newbridge subway 21 Dec 1898 

 D886/214 Specification of works to be done and materials to be used in the erection and completion of the Newbridge Hotel, stabling and boundary walling at Newbridge Dec 1898 

 D886/213 Letter re. Beaufort Inn and the unpractical scheme of embanked roadways as approaches to these premises put forward by the Great Western Railway Co. 19 Jan 1899 

 D886/201 File of tenders for proposed hotel at Newbridge 11 Feb 1899 

 D886/212 Correspondence re. alterations Mar 1899 

 D886/217 Contract 1. Messrs. Webb Bros. and Co., Aberbeeg. 2. Henry Smith, plasterer, Pontywaun. £275. For slating and plastering work required to be done in the rection of a new hotel at Newbridge 19 Aug 1899 

 D886/199 File of correspondence re. Beaufort Arms licensing, granting of lease etc. and plan of proposed extention of cellarage at the Newbridge Hotel. 1899-1902 

 D886/132 Counterpart Lease 1. John Richard Webb, John Edgar Webb of Aberbeeg, brewers and wine and spirit merchants. 2. Roger Lewis of the Beaufort Arms Hotel, Newbridge, licensed victualler. Parcel of land at the junction of Cwm Dows Lane and the main road leading from Pentwynmawr to Crumlin containing 1,500sq. yds. together with the mess. hotel, coachhouse, stables and buildings, recently erected thereon known as the "Newbridge Hotel" except all timbe, trees, slate, stone, mines and minerals. 7 years at £250 p.a. 17 Mar 1900 

 D886/393 Specification of works to be done and materials to be used in rebuilding the Beaufort Arms for Webbs, from plans prepared by F. R. Bates. Sep 1900 

 D886/341 Plans of Newbridge Hotel 20 Nov 1900 

 D886/394 Contract 1. C.F. Morgan, builder of Newbridge. 2. Messrs. Webb Bros. and Co., Aberbeeg. £1,737 for rebuilding the above premises. 25 Jan 1901 

 D886/392 Statement re. rebuilding the above premises. 1901 

 D886/391 Bundle of letters re. Beaufort Arms 1901-1902 

 D886/157 Block plan of land near the above premises proposed to be leased to John Richard and Tom Alexander webb Undated 

 D886/204 Lists and cost of mantles, grates and tiles required for new hotel. Undated 

 D886/216 Contract 1. Messrs. Webb Bros. and Co., Aberbeeg. 2. John Jenkins of Clifton Road, Newport. For erection of the Newbridge hotel stabling and boundary walling at Newbridge. 21 Mar 

 D886 Greenfields House, Newbridge 1914 

 D886/421 Copy Mortgage 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Ann Elizabeth Panton Ross of 1, Burlington Street, Bath, widow. £500. Parcel of land situate at Newbridge, par. Mynyddislwyn together with the mess. stable and outbuildings erected thereon formerly in the occupation of Sarah Walters and now of Charles James Judd which said premises contain by admeasurement 1,954 sq. yards except all slate or stones and all mines of coal, iron and clay, tin, lead etc. 17 Dec 1914 

 D886/420 Particulars for entry in Company's mortgage register Dec 1914 

 D886 Par. Abersychan Late 19th century-Early 20th century 

Golynos Inn, Talywaun 1875, 1906 

 D886/408 Agreement 1. William Webb, Aberbeeg. 2. Thomas Lewis of Glansychan House, Abersychan. To allow access into Webb's yard on property adjoining and belonging to the Golonoes Inn, Talywaun to unload flour and other goods from his carts into his warehouse. 1 Jan 1875 

 D886/500 Agreement 1. James Davies, grocer, Talywaun. 2. Messrs. Webbs (Aberbeeg). 5/- p.a. for right of way by the Golynos Inn 1 Jan 1906 

 D886 Par. Abertillery Late 19th century-Early 20th century 

Bush Hotel, Abertillery Late 19th century-Early 20th century 

 D886/120 Agreement with Post master General for fixing telegraph bracket on corner of Bush Hotel, at 1/- p.a. 14 Nov 1896 

 D886/502 File of correspondence 1897-1898 

 D886/178 Counterpart Lease 1. John Richard Webb; John Edgar Webb, Agnes Emily Phillips Davies, Henry Le Brasseur. 2. Walter Tovell of the Bush Hotel. Above premises and coach house. 14 years at a variable rent commencing at £100 p.a. 8 Feb 1898 

 D886/452 Inventory and Valuation of trade, furniture, household furniture, stock in trade, outside effects, etc. Nov 1910 

 D886/417 Copy correspondence concerning minerals beneath the above property Jul 1908 

 D886/464 Valuation of stock at above premises. 6 Dec 1916 

 D886/461 Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. John Willie Thomas of the Bush Hotel, licensed victualler. To let on hire the chattels at the above premises. 22 Dec 1916 

 D886/422 Copy Mortgage 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Agnes Emily Phillips Davies, Henry Le Brasseur. Cites lease 1852 October 4 £6000 Parcel of land containing in length along the parish road leading from Abertillery towards Pontypool, 22 yards and in breadth from the said parish road 9 yards being part and parcel of a certain garden of the said Henry Morgan belonging to the Bush Inn at Abertillery, par. Aberystruth and adjoining on the s. side to the said parish road except and always reserved unto Henry Morgan a strip 3' wide along the said road for the widening thereof. 22 February 1918 Certificate of the registration of a mortgage or charge attached. 13 Feb 1918 

 D886 Cwm Hotel, Abertillery Early 20th century 

 D886/266 File of correspondence re. Six Bells Licence and the new hotel to be built at Cwm. 1900-1903 

 D886/265 Contract 1. Messrs. J. R. and T. A. Webb, Aberbeeg. 2. W. A. Sinton, Chepstow Road. For the erection of the above premises, stabling and boundary walling on the Six Bells Road at Abertillery. One item of routine correspondence attached. 9 Sep 1901 

 D886/264 Plan of the Cwm Hotel 9 Oct 1901 

 D886/428 Agreement 1. J. R. and T. A. Webb, Ltd. 2. Charles J. Judd. To accept the tenancy of the Cwm Hotel. 7 years; 5 years at £200 p.a. and 2 years at £250 p.a. 1904 March 29 Agreement by Charles J. Judd that in consideration of his rent being reduced £50 p.a. until 1906 March 25 because of the small volume of trade, but in the event of that trade not falling below its present figures then he agrees to pay a rent of £300 for the final years 15 Aug 1902 

 D886/131 Counterpart Lease 1. J. R. and T. A. Webb, Ltd. of Aberbeeg. 2. Charles James Judd of the Railway Hotel, Abertillery, licensed victualler. Hotel, coachhouse, stables and buildings recently erected at Abertillery on the N. E. of the new road from Abertillery to Six Bells and known as the "Cwm Hotel" excepting the mines and minerals and the free running of water and soil. 7 years at £200 p.a. for 5 years and £250 p.a. for 2 years. Letter attached drawing attention to the fact that by an indenture 1904 August 17, the above premises were assigned to Joshua Weeks of Maindee near Newport formerly of the Walpole Arms, Aberbeeg. 10 Nov 1902 

 D886 Ironites Inn, Abertillery Late 19th century-Early 20th century 

 D886/473 Agreement 1. Webb Bros. and Co., Aberbeeg, brewers. 2. Henry James of the Ironite Inn, licensed victualler. To supply and purchase beer 22 Oct 1897 

 D886/130 Agreement 1. J. R. and T. A. Webb Ltd. of Aberbeeg. 2. Daniel Seys Davies of Abersychan, mineral waters manufacturer. To lease mess. and premises formerly known as The Ironites Inn, together with the cottage adjoining known as Ironites Cottage, situate in Castle Street, Abertillery. £25 p.a. 8 Apr 1903 

 D886 Lamb Inn, Abertillery Early 20th century 

 D886/137 Plan showing wall to be built at above premises. 15 Feb 1906 

 D886 Mitre Inn, Abertillery Early 20th century 

 D886/115 Agreement 1. Thomas Hoskins of 6215 Marshfield Avenue, Chicago, U.S.A., butcher; John Tudor Hoskins of Abertillery, tin worker; Elizabeth Ann James, wife of Thomas James of Abertillery, collier. 2. Richard Jones Hoskins of the "Mitre Inn" beer house keeper. To let above premises with the yard and outbuilding thereto belonging together with the use of the license now attached to the premises for keeping the same open as a beer house. £60. p.a. 4 May 1900 

 D886/117 Letter from T.S. Edwards, solicitor to Messrs. Le Brasseur and Bowern, solicitors, Newport re "Mitre Inn", Abertillery. 2 Dec 1903 

 D886 Prince of Wales Inn, Abertillery Late 19th century-Early 20th century 

 D886/283 Extract of Will of the late Z.Thomas of Abertillery in which he bequeathes all his real and personal propery unto S.A. Edmunds 6 Apr 1877 

 D886/287 Copy Agreement 1. Sarah Ann Edmunds of Somerset St., Abertillery, widow. 2. John Richard Webb and Tom Alexander Webb. To lend to Sarah Ann Edmunds £500 and the second party being tenants of the said S.A. Edmunds and holding the Prince of Wales Inn, Abertillery under her, shall hold the said house free of rent until the sum of £500 is paid off. 28 Apr 1891 

 D886/282 Agreement as above. Receipts attached. Endorsed- an agreement for a further loan of £200 28 Apr 1891 

 D886/284 Agreement parties as above. To lend to S.A. Edmunds the sum of £700 and the second party to hold the Prince of Wales Inn free of rent until the sum of £700 is repaid. 1891 

 D886/285 Draft Agreement Parties as above. To advance the sum of £500. 1891 

 D886/280 Letters and receipts re. Edmunds and Webb 1891-1892 

 D886/281 File of correspondence re matter of Webb and Edmunds Jan 1893-Jun 1893 

 D886/289 Copy Schedule of deeds relating to premises in Usk and Abertillery belonging to Mrs S.A. Edmunds 19 Jun 1901 

 D886/173 Plan of above premises 22 Oct 1902 

 D886/172 Particulars of above premises (2 copies) 22 Oct 1922 

 D886/171 File of correspondence re. above premises Oct 1902 

 D886/435 Agreement 1. Webb Bros. and Co. 2. Henry Daniel Knight of Abertillery, butcher, Frank Walter Patey of the "Mount Pleasant Inn" Abertillery, licensed victualler. Providing for supply of beer at above premises. 7 Dec 1903 

 D886/148 Copy Correspondence re. above premises. Jul 1905 

 D886/483 File of correspondence re above premises 1905 

 D886/146 Copy Draft Agreement 1. Charles Frederick Edmunds of Fernleigh, 74 Beeches Road, West Bromwich, co. Staffs., engineer. 2. David Thomas Rocyn Jones, physician and surgeon; Thomas Gaen, builder, and Benjamin Francis, draper, all of Abertillery, executors of Henry Daniel Knight, late of Abertillery, meat salesman; Frank Walter Patey of abertillery, innkeeper. Compensaton for injury caused to Charles Frederick Edmunds and also various causes re improvements to the above premises. 1905 

 D886/149 Copy Agreement 1. Frank Walter Patey of the Mount Pleasant Hotel, Alma Street, Abertillery, licensed victualler. 2. J.R. and T.A. Webb Ltd. Cites articles of agreement 1903 July 14 between Henry Daniel Knight and Frank Walter Patey. With the death of H.D. Knight, F.W. Patey gives notice of his intention to purchase Knight's share in above premises. 1905 

 D886/147 2 business letters re above premises 1905, 1906 

 D886/485 File of correspondence re above premises 

 D886 Railway Inn, Abertillery Early 20th century 

 D886/257 Correspondence re above premises- specifications, cost etc. Jun 1905-Aug 1905 

 D886/258 Plans of above premises showing additions. (3 items) 1905 

 D886 Properties adjoining Railway Inn Late 18th century-Early 20th century 

 D886/460 Agreement 1. J. R. and T.A. Webb. 2. Benjamin Jones of Blaina Road, Abertillery, smith. For tenancy of a parcel of land being part of a parcel of and at the back of the Railway Hotel, together with the 2 cottages and site of the smithy and wheelwrights shed. £14 p.a. 7 Aug 1796 

 D886/477 Memorandum of Agreement to let 1. J. Duckworth (for Messrs. Carlton and Duckworth) and T.V. Davies. 2. Charles James Judd. 2 sides of wall to erect a bill posting station thereon situate next to the Railway Inn. £3 p.a. 2 Jul 1901 

 D886 Royal Oak Cottages, Abertillery Late 19th century-Early 20th century 

 D886/138 Agreement to Let 1. William Webb of Aberbeeg. 2. William Henry Jones of Garndiffaith, butcher. 3 mess. with appurts. situate in Abertillery known as the Royal Oak, cottages £25.0 per month. 25 Sep 1879 

 D886/124 Lease 1. The Rev. Daniel Griffiths of Llangranog Rectory, Llandyssul, co. Cards. clerk in Holy Orders, Robert Thomas Martin of Caerderwen, Clytha Park, Newport, gent. 2. John Richard Webb of Aberbeeg, brewer and wine and spirit merchant; Agnes Emily Phillips Davies, Henry Le Brasseur, John Edgar Webb. 3. John Phillips Davies. 4. John Edgar Webb. Parcel of land containing 550 sq. yards situate at Abertillery, par. Aberystruth together with the fully licensed Inn known as the Royal Oak Innand 3 cottages adjoining. 40 years at £4 3. 4. p.a. 1 Jun 1899 

 D886/183 Assignment 1. John Richard Webb, John Edgar Webb, Agnes Emily Phillips Davies, Henry Le Brasseur. 2. John Edgar Webb. 3. J.R. and T.A Webb Ltd. of Aberbeeg. Above premises. 40 years less 10 days from 1899 February 2 at £4 3. 4. p.a. 31 Dec 1901 

 D886/418 Counterpart Lease 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. U.D.C. Abertillery. 3 dwelling houses situate in Bush Hill adjoining thr Royal Oak Inn. 14 years at £40 p.a. 1931 December 31 Surrender 1. U.D.C. Abertillery 2. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. Portion of premises with a reduction in rent of £14 p.a. Plan. 26 May 1925 

 D886 Six Bells Hotel, Abertillery Late 19th century-Early 20th century 

 D886/256 Correspondence re: Six Bells Hotel re: a breach of the provision contained in an agreement (3 items) Jul 1897 

 D886/402 Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. William John Yendoll of the Six Bells. Since Yendoll is indebted to the co. in the sum if £340 it is agreed that the money be repaid by equal quarterly instalments of £25. 12 Mar 1912 

 D886 South Wales Inn, Abertillery Early 20th century 

 D886/344 Tenders For alterations and additions to the South Wales Inn. (4 items) Oct 1904 

 D886/184 Specification For the taking down of a certain portion of the above premises and the building of a new two storeyed block, new stabling and certain internal alterations and repairs. 1904 

 D886/425 Copy Mortgage 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Samuel Kingston of 67 Caevelin St. Llanhilleth, miner, Llewellyn Brunt of 9 Upper Court Tce., Llanhilleth, miner, Walter Wiliam Phillpots of 10 Argyle St., Abertillery, warehouseman. Cites lease 1918 March 25 £1,400 Mess. or tavern with the outbuilding yard, garden, ground and appurts.there to belonging called The South Wales Inn situate at Cwmtillery near Abertillery. For the remainder of a term of 60 years. 19 Dec 1923 

 D886/181-182 Plans Of above premises showing proposed additions to house and provision of stabling for T.R and T.A. Webb Ltd Undated 

 D886 Properties in Abertillery Late 19th century-Early 20th century 

 D886/187 Directors Report And balance sheet of the Abertillery Mrket Hall, Land and Building Co. Ltd. 1899-1903 

 D886/116 Statutory Declaration By James Hoskins of 92 Somerset St., Abertillery, pattern maker. Attached- certificates of births marriages and deaths. 2 Dec 1903 

 D886/436 Agreement 1. J.R. Webb, J.E. Webb on behalf of the owners and trustees of the Abeterllery estate. 2. Thomas Howells of 97 Oak St., Abertillery, miner. Parcel of land situate near Intermediate School, Abertillery. £2 p.a. Plan attached. 20 Feb 1905 

 D886/517 Surrender 1. G. W. R. Co. 2. J. R. Webb, T. A. Webb Piece of land containing 10 1/2p forming part of a dwelling house and premises known as Lime House, situate at Abertillery, par. Aberystruth. Plan. 19 Jan 1888 

 D886/439 Valuation Of Forge Hammer Cottages, Abertillery Dec 1902 

 D886 Crown Inn, Blaenau Gwent Early 20th century 

 D886/241 Plan of proposed new hotel at Blaenau Gwent. (3 items) 21 Aug 1901 

 D886/434 Agreement 1. James Jones of The Royal Exchange Inn, Blaenau Gwent, beerhouse keeper, The Rev. Thomas Towy Evans of Blaenau Gwent, minister of the Gospel, trustees of the will of the late Richard Jones, dec'd. 2. Webb Bros and Co. (by J. R. and J. E. Webb, the managing partners) of Aberbeeg. Mess. called The Crown Inn with the small stable adjoining the house and the back yard. £130 p.a. 7 Oct 1901 

 D886/174 Correspondance re purchase of the above premises. 1901-1903 

 D886/242 File of Correspondance re above premises. 1903-1904 

 D886/243 Specification For The Crown Inn proposed to be erected at Blaenau Gwent for Messrs. Webb Bros. and Co. and the conversion of the present inn into stables, coach house etc. Jan 1904 

 D886/445 Acknowledgement re payment of rent of lights at above premises 11 Oct 1915 

 D886 Royal Exchange, Blaenau Gwent Late 19th century-Early 20th century 

 D886/482 Draft Lease 1. Anthoy Michael Jones of Blaenau Gwent, Cwmtillery, provision and general merchant. 2. J. R. Webb and J. E. Webb wine and spirit merchants. Mess. kown as the "Royal Exchange" 14 years at £80 p.a. 5 Dec 1895 

 D886/277 Copy Opinion re The Royal Exchange 15 Aug 1905 

 D886 Brittania Tavern, Penybont Late 19th century-Early 20th century 

 D886/502 Lease 1. Leah Rogers of Penybont, near Abertylery; Edmund Rogers of the same place, executrix and executor to the will of the late Daniel Rogers. 2. Webb Bros. and Co. Above premises and appurts. now in the occupation of Samuel Wilkins. 7 years at £34 p.a. 20 Jan 1881 

 D886/505 File of Correspondance re above premises 1890 

 D886/442 Agreement 1. Mary Lewis of the Brittania Tavern. 2. Webb Bros. and Co. Above premises. 12 months at £28 p.a. 31 Mar 1904 

 D886 Old Bridge End Inn, Penybont Early 20th century 

 D886/303 Tenders re alterations and additions to the above premises. (4 items) 1904 

 D886/305 Specification for certain alterations and additions to the above premises. Nov 1904 

 D886/304 Plan of above premises showing proposed improvements. Undated 

 D886 Intermediate School, Abertillery [Late 19th century] 

 D886/506 File of correspondace re Abertillery Estate, the intermediate schools, benefaction and leasehold sites. 1892-1895 

 D886/509 Plan of site of proposed intermediate schools. Undated 

 D886/510 Plan of proposed site for intermediate School Undated 

 D886/508 Mon. Joint Education Committee Proposals for scheme to be submitted to the Charity Commissioners under the Welsh Intermediate Education Act, 1889. Undated 

 D886/507 Welsh Intermediate Act Names of the county governing body of Monmouthshire. Undated 

 D886 Par. Aberystruth Mid 19th century-Early 20th century 

 D886 Clynmawr Late 19th century 

 D886/273 Agreement 1. Alexander James of Abertylery, par. Aberystruth, gent. 2. William Henry Jones, butcher, same par. To let the Clynmawr Farm and stable thereon at a rent of £30 p.a. and to pay the rectorial tithes and all other taxes. 1 Jan 1883 

 D886/503 Equitable Charge 1. John Ashton and Elizabeth Ashton of the Brittania Inn, Penybont, Abertillery. 2. J.R. Webb and T.A. Webb. £20. Strip of land at Clynmawr. Attached-bills and receipts. 25 Jul 1887 

 D886 Two cottages at Cwm Late 19th century-Early 20th century 

 D886/194 Assignment 1. Thomas Colborne of Victoria Chambers, Newport, esq. 2. George Carpenter of Newbridge, timberman and Thomas Frederick Salt of Arral cottages, Aberbeeg, accountant. 3. Mary Ellen Salt, wife of Thomas Frederick Salt. 4. Ellen Webb of Cwm. 5. Mary Pester of Royal Oak Inn, Cwm, licensed victualler. Cites lease 1837 December 20, underlease 1873 February 22, will of John Lockyer Carpenter 1884 December 5, indenture 1888 December 15, 1888 December 17. £100 by Mary Pester to Thomas Colborne and £11 by the same to George Carpenter and Thomas Frederick Salt to George Carpenter. 2 cotts. at Cwm, par. Aberystruth to be held for the residue of the term of 99 years at a ground rent of £24. 0. p.a. 13 Jan 1894 

 D886/197 Correspondence re: purchase of Cwm Cottages. 1896-1900 

 D886/195 Assignment 1. Hannah Jane Wright, wife of John Pendry Wright of 1 and 2 Railway View, Cwm, miner and Letta Malassa Berry, wife of William John Berry of the Royal Oak Inn, Cwm, innkeeper. 2. J.R. Webb, J.E. Webb, Agnes Emily Phillips Davies, Henry Le Brasseur, The Rev. William Bevan, Henry Crook Bevan, Thomas Webb Bevan, Harriet Agnes Robinson. Cites 1873 February 22 £200 Parcel of land containing 11 yards on the W. side facing the Mon. Canal Co's tramroad, 80 yards on the E. and 59 yards backwards or from E. to W. bounded on the N. by land belonging to the Ebbw Vale Steel Iron and Coal Co. Ltd. on the S. by the public house called the Royal Oak and land attached to the same, on the E. by land belonging to the said Ebbw Vale Steel Iron and Coal Co. Ltd. on the W. by the Mon. Railway and Canal Co's railroad together with the 2 cotts. or tenements erected and built thereon. For the residue of a term of 99 years at £24. 0. p.a. 12 May 1897 

 D886/196 Acknowledgement By Thomas Frederick Salt of Arral Cottage, Aberbeeg, colliery manager and George Carpenter of Aberbeeg, ovenman, of the right of Webb Bros. and Co. and their executors, administrators and assigns to the production and delivery of copies of indenture 1897 May 12 re: 2 cottages at Cwm. 11 Aug 1897 

 D886 White Horse Inn, Cwmtillery Late 19th century 

 D886/513 Will of Sarah Ann Wallace of the above address in which she bequeathes the whole of her estate to be divided between her children. (4 items) 30 Nov 1894 

 D886 Land at Cwmtillery Mid 19th century-Late 19th century 

 D886/465 Lease 1. William Morgan formerly of the Hill House, par. Abergavenny, now of Llanfoist House, par. Llanfoist, esq. 2. George Waters Williams formerly of Llanvrechva but now of Panteague near Pontypool, gent. 3. Joseph Sykes of Brighthelmstone, co. Sussex, esq. 4. John Jones Williams of Cwm House, par. Llanhithel, surgeon. Cites lease 1839 November 10. Parcel of land containing by admeasurement 1,200 sq. yds. situate at Cwmtillery on which John Jones Williams hath recently ereceted a dwelling house. 99 years at £7 10. 0. p.a. Plan 2 Aug 1855 

 D886/466 Mortgage 1. John Jones Williams late of Cwm House, par. Llanhithel now of Abertillery, surgeon. 2. Richard Rees, par. Llangwm Ucha, farmer. Cities indenture 1855 August 2, 1859 August 31. £100 Above premises. 31 Aug 1859 

 D886/487 Assignment of mortgage 1. Richard Rees. 2. John Jones Williams. 3. William Webb of Llanhilleth House, par. Llanhilleth, esq. Cites indenture 1855 August 2, 1859 August 31. £100. Above premises. 4 Jul 1863 

 D886/468 Lease 1. The Rev. Daniel Griffiths, Robert Thomas Martin of Caederwen, Clytha Park, Newport, gent. 2. J.R. Webb, Agnes Emily Phillips Davies, wife of The Rev. John Phillips Davies of Western Lawn, Cheltenham, co. gloucs. clerk in Holy Orders Henry Le Brasseur of Newport, John Edgar Webb. 3. John Phillips Davies. 4. J.E. Webb. Above premises. Plan. Enclosed, 2 notices of agreement of Nos. 13, 15 and 17, Vivian St., Abertillery to various persons. 1 Jun 1899 

 D886 Duke Inn, Garvanach, Nantyglo Early 20th century 

 D886/128 Agreement 1. J.E. Webb, The Rev. John Phillips Davies. 2. J.R. Webb, J.E. Webb, Agnes Emily phillips Davies, Henry Le Brasseur, The Rev. William Bevan, Henry Crock Bevan, Thomas Webb Bevan; Harriet Agnes Robinson (carrying on business in partnership as brewers under the style or firm of Webb Bros. and Co.) Beerhouse, mess. situate at Garnvach with the outbuildings, yard and premises thereto belonging together with the use of the licenses now attached or which may hereafter be attached to the premises for keeping the same open as a beerhouse. £25 p.a. 31 May 1900 

 D886/129 Consent to assign 1. J.E. Webb, The Rev. John Phillips Davies. 2. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. Above premises. Also consent to assign the same premises and the full benefit of the said agreement by way of mortgage to Robert Thomas Martin of Caederwen, Clytha Park, Newport, gent. and the said J.E. Webb as trustees of a trust deed to secure a debenture issue by the said Webbs Ltd. 8 Nov 1905 

 D886/110 Assignment of tenancy agreement 1. J.R. Webb, Agnes Emily Phillips Davies, The Rev. John Phillips Davies, Henry Le Brasseur, J.E. Webb. 2. The Rev. William Bevan, Henry Crook Bevan, Thomas Webb Bevan, Harriet Agnes Robinson. 3. William Reginald Valentine Webb. 4 . Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. Cites agreements 1902 July 24; 1905 August 14, 1905 September 25. £25,000 paid by Webbs to the Bevan Partners (2nd party). Above premises. 9 Nov 1905 

 D886 Cwm and Abetillery estates Mid 19th century-Late 19th century 

 D886/297 Abstract Of leases granted on the Cwm and Abertillery estates. 1843-1885 

 D886/329 Bundle of Bills re Building materials etc. 1884-1886 

 D886/330 Bundle of Bills and correspodance re repairs to properties 1886-1887 

 D886/521 Copy Opinion Re Cwm and Abertillery Minerals 1888 

 D886/332 Correspondance re supply of paving stones etc. 1888 

 D886/331 Bundle of bills and receipts re quarrying of stone etc. royalties. 1888-1889 

 D886/190 Accounts re James Evans, stone royalties. 1889-1898 

 D886/333 Bills and receipts re quarrying of stone etc. royalties. 1889-1890 

 D886/519 Agreement 1. John Richard Webb, T. A. Webb 2. The Rev. Daniel Griffiths of Trefilan rectory, Talsarn, co. Cards.; Francis Henry Bladon of Trelawny Road, Cotham, Bristol, comission agent. 3. Elizabeth Webb of Howton Grove, Wormbridge, near Hereford, widow, Mary Ann Dorothy Griffiths, wife of Daniel Griffiths, Agnes Bufton Bladon, the wife of Francis Henry Bladon, William John Webb of Wendron Villa, Abbotsford Road, Clifton, Bristol, gent.; Thomas Webb Bevan of 29 Frederick St., Grays Inn Road, co. Middlesex, gent.; Harriet Agnes Bevan of Trefilan Rectory, Talsarn, spinster. Re estate of William Webb dec'd 3 Apr 1890 

 D886/520 File of Correspondance re Cwm and Abertillery estates 1891-1895 

 D886/191 Accounts re W. Preece, stone royalties 1891-1898 

 D886/518 Draft Lease 1. The Rev. Daniel Griffiths of Trefilan Rectory, Talsarn, co. Cards. clerk in Holy Orders, Henry Joseph Shenton of The Ship and Pilot Hotel, Newport, licensed victualler. 2. John Richard Webb of Aberbeeg, brewer 3. John Edgar Webb 4. Agnes Emily Webb of Western Lawn, Cheltenham, co. Gloucs., widow, Henry Le Brasseur of Newport, gent. 5. Tillery Coal Co. Ltd. Mines, veins and seams of coal, ironstone and fireclay lying below 20 yds. beneath the Cwm Tillery (otherwise Brithdir) seam of coal under those lands comprising 300a. situate par. Aberystruth, forming part of the Cwm and Abertillery estates. 60 years,- various royalties and variable rent. 1892 

 D886/192 Account re William Weaver, stone royalties. 1896-1898 

 D886/451 Counterpart Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. John Edgar Webb of Larkfield, Chepstow, esq. for and on behalf of the owners of the above estate. Mess. known as 1 Danygraig Houses, Aberbeeg, with garden and other appurts. there to belonging now in the occupation of Edwin George Cooper. £35 p.a. 11 Apr 1914 

 D886 Par. Blaenavon Early 20th century 

Griffin Inn, Blaenavon Early 20th century 

 D886/108 Correspondence, notes etc. re: above premises re: maintenance of sewers, including opinion of counsel. 1903-1905 

 D886/300 Copy letter from Messrs. Hodgens and Cunliffe and particulars of Mr Thomas Walkers claim. 1904 

 D886/299 Correspondence 1904 

 D886/107 Re appeal-correspondence 1904 

 D886/342 Valuation of Griffin Hotel, Blaenavon, Lower Cock Inn, Croesyceiliog and Cambrian Inn, Pontypool. 31 Mar 1904 

 D886/343 Receipt For £105 being £90 charges re: appeal and £15 application for renewal. Digby Powell to J.R. and T.A. Webb. Apr 1904 

 D886/441 Agreement 1. Thomas Walker of the Griffin Inn, innkeeper. 2. J.R. and T.A. Webb, Ltd. £160 in compensation for injury to property and loss of trade in connection with the collapse of part of the above premises. 2 Jun 1905 

 D886 Par. Ebbw Vale Late 19th century-Mid 20th century 

 D886 Globe Inn, Ebbw Vale Late 19th century 

 D886/250 File of correspondence re: Globe Inn, Briery Hill, Ebbw Vale including ground plan. 1888 

 D886/429 Agreement re: loan and interest 1. Joseph Smithy of the Globe Inn. 2. Messrs. Webb Bros. and Co. £54 1. 6. to be repaid at £5 per month at 5% interest. 1888 

 D886 Golden Lion Inn, Commercial St. Ebbw Vale Early 20th century 

 D886/440 Agreement by Harry Webber of the Golden Lion Inn, Commercial St., Ebbw Vale to pay the sum of £41 14. 6. being the balance of his late brother's account due to Webbs Aberbeeg and £13 15. 0. being 1/4 rent, in order to remain at the above premises. Henry Webber and Mrs Lucettra Alice Webber. 30 Oct 1914 

 D886/407 Memorandum That £100 15.0 has been paid to produce £130 in 5 years. Names given - Henry Webber and Mrs Lucetta Alice Webber. 29 Jun 1918 

 D886/401 1. Henry Webber of the Golden Lion, licensed victualler and Lucetta Alice Webber, his wife. 2. John Dixon of Brondeg, Aberbeeg, Manager of webbs, 3. Webbs (aberbeeg) Ltd. since Henry Webber is indebted to the co. in the sum of £20, it is agreed that the money must be paid in quarterly payments. 14 Jun 1921 

 D886 Park Hotel, Waunllwyd, Ebbw Vale Late 19th century-Mid 20th century 

 D886/484 File of correspondence re: Park Hotel and J.T. Yendoll dec'd. Hanbury Hotel, Aberbeeg. 1898-1902 

 D886/118 Agreement 1. Winifred Yendoll, Park Hotel, widow. 2. Agnes Emily Phillips Davies; Henry le Brasseur. 3. J.R. and T.A. Webb, Ltd., Aberbeeg. To purchase for delivery at the Park Hotel, 140 barrels of beer or stout p.a., also wines and spirits. 17 Oct 1904 

 D886/119 Agreement 1. Winifred Yendoll, Park Hotel, widow. 2. Tom John Yendoll of the Heol y Mywn Hotel, Ebbw Vale, licensed victualler. 3. Agnes Emily Phillips Davies, Henry le Brasseur. 4. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. To purchase a certain quantity of beer, stout, wines and spirits anually from the company for delivery at the above premises. 23 Jul 1914 

 D886/424 Copy Mortgage 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd., (borrowers). 2. Robert Thomas Martin of Caederwen Clytha Park, Newport, esq.; William Reginald Valentine Webb of Aberbeeg, esq. 3. The Law Union and Rock Insurance Co. Ltd, 7 Chancery Lane, London, (tenders). Cites Trust Deed 1910 October 1. £10,000 Above premises containg 3,920 sq. yds. and also all that policy of assurance that guarantees the licenses of the heredits. and all moneys payable thereunder. 12 Nov 1921 

 D886/433 1. Robert vincent donnellsan of 2, Lewisham Park, Lewisham, co. kent,physician and surgeon. 2. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd.of Aberbeeg. for payment by instalment of mortgage debt of £3,900 charged on the above premises and adjoining property at Cwm. 29 Jun 1937 

 D886 Victoria Hotel, Ebbw Vale Mid 20th century 

 D886/156 Lease 1. Partridge Jones and John Paton Ltd. of no. 88 Dock St., Newport. 2. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. of Aberbeeg. Above premises and also all the interest of the lessors (if any) of and in the small parcel of land adjoining the premises excepts all mines and minerals. 60 years at £7.4. 0. p.a. 30 Dec 1939 

 D886 Castle Hotel, Cwm, Ebbw Vale Early 20th century-Mid 20th century 

 D886/114 Plan 1. Plan and conditions of sale of above premises. 18 Sep 1901 

 D886/113 File containing correspondance re: sale of above premises, inventory of utensils and furniture. 1901-1902 

 D886/433 Copy Agreement 1. Robert Vincent Donnellan of 2, Lewisham Park, Lewisham, co. Kent, physician and surgeon. 2. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. of Aberbeeg. For payment by installment of mortgage debt of £3,900 charged on the above premises and adjoining property at Cwm. 29 Jun 1937 

 D886 Royal Oak, Cwm Late 19th century-Early 20th century 

 D886/252 File of letters, bills etc. re: Royal Oak, Cwm. 1898-1900 

 D886/251 Copy letter from Ebbw Vale Steel Iron and Coal Ltd. Ebbw Vale to Mr George Rosser re: the boundary north of the Royal Oak, Cwm. Plan 11 May 1898 

 D886/253 Specification for the rebuilding of the above premises for Messers. Webb Bros and Co. Jan 1899 

 D886/255 File of correspondence re: above premises. 1899-1900 

 d886/255 file of correspondence re. above premises. 1899-1900 

 D886 Victoria Arms, Cwm [Late 19th century-Early 20th century] 

 D886/177 File of letters and some loose items re: aleterations at the above premises. 1894 

 D866/437 Agreement 1. Ebbw Vale Urban District Council. 2. James Pritchard of Victoria Arms. As to wiring for electricity at the above premises. 23 Apr 1907 

 D886/450 Agreement 1. Percie G. Smith on behalf of the Crawshay Bailey Estate. 2. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. To pay 1/-p.a. as acknowldgement rent for attaching a ventilating shaft to the stable of the above premises. Routine business letter attached. 13 Sep 1911 

 D886/134 Plan re: alterations to the above premises. 2 items Undated 

 D886/175-176 Plan re: above premises - drawings of proposed alterations. 2 items. Undated 

 D886 The Valleys Bottling and Mineral Water Co., Ebbw Vale Early 20th century 

 D886/490 List of shareholders in the Valleys Bottling and Mineral Water Co., Ebbw Vale. 16 Aug 1923 

 D886/493 File of corrospondence re: abover co. 1924 

 D886/491 Balance Sheet 1926 

 D886/494 Balance Sheet 1926 

 D886/496 Copy Balance Sheet 31 Oct 1926 

 D886/486 Letter to W.E.K. Webb putting forward alternative suggestions for future management of the above co. 4 Feb 1927 

 D886/488 Letter concerning some of the problems re: Webbs taking over the above co. 12 Feb 1927 

 D886/495 Copy Opinion re: Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. ex parte the above co. 24 May 1927 

 D886/492 Rough notes re: meeting of the directors of Messrs. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. and the above Co. 9 Oct 

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 D886 Par. Llanfoist Early 20th century 

 D886 Three Cocks, Govilon Early 20th century 

 D886/231 File containing bills, items of correspondance etc. re: Three Cocks, Govilon. 1910-1912 

 D886/230 Report on behalf of Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. as to the amount of compensation payable upon the licence being taken away. 3 Jun 1912 

 D886/229 Case against taking away the license of the above premises. c.1912 

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 D886 Par. Llanfrechfa Early 20th century 

 D886 Lower Cock Inn, Croesyceiliog Early 20th century 

 D886/298 Notice of Appeal against decision of Licensing Justices given at Caerleon. 7 Mar 1904 

 D886/188 Correspondence re: above premises- licensing alterations etc. Oct 1904 

 D886/254 Plan of above premises. Undated 

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 D886 Par. Llanhilleth Late 19th century-Mid 20th century 

 D886 The Brewery, Aberbeeg Late 19th century-Early 20th century 

 D886/406 Book containing a copy of a lease from David Phillips to William Webb of a dwelling house, malthouse, stable, heredits., and premises, par. Llanhilleth for 63 years at £51 p.a. Copy of a lease of the Hanbury Arms and sundry pieces of land, par. Llanhilleth for 63 years at £49 p.a. from David Phillps to William Webb. 18 Jun 1939 

 D886/396 Monmouthshire Canal Co. to Mr William Webb for a parting malthouse at Aberbeeg and for a cart shed built on the Canal Co's . property. 26 Dec 1846 

 D886/245 2 items or correspondence, supply of water to Aberbeeg colliery. 1 Jun 1872 

 D886/248 Duplicate Deed of Arrangement 1. William Webb of Aberbeeg, malster. 2. Thomas Phillips Price of Triley Court, esq. All the coals and other minerals now lying and being under the lands and heredits. situate at aberbeeg together with liberty for Thomas Phillips Price his heirs and assigns to enter by means of levels and drifts only from adjacent lands for the time being belonging to Thomas Phillip Price and to work, win and bring to bank and sell carry away the same coals and minerals and to convert the money to be recieved to the use of Thomas Phillip Price. Plan. 27 Jun 1882 

 D886/416 Agreeement 1. G.W.R. Co. 2. William Webb of Aberbeeg, brewer. Parcel of rough land situate adjoining land held by the tenant under lease 1871 September 9, at Aberbeeg. £1 p.a. Plan. 21 Aug 1882 

 D886/249 Schedule of Deeds deposited in the National Provincial Bank, Newport, relating to the estate of the late William Webb. 29 Sep 1884 

 D886/140 Agreement 1. G.W.R Co. represented by Abel Lewis Jenkins of Paddington 2. Messrs. John Richard and T.A. Webb of Aberbeeg, brewers. Parcel of rough land situated adjoining land now in the occupation of the tenants (under a lease dated 9 Sep 1871 granted by the Mon. Railway Co. to the later William Webb at Aberbeeg). £1 p.a. Plan. 14 May 1886 

 D886/111 Award Josiah Thomas of Nicholas Street, Bristol, surveyor acting on behalf of the G.W.R. Co., £2,033 to J.R. and T.A. Webb being compensation for land par. Aberystruth except the mines and minerals therunder. 9 Jun 1887 

 D886/328 Mrs Ann Edwards and Mr William Preece in a/c with the executors of the late William Webb. 8 May 1888 

 D886/139 Memorandum of Agreement 1. J.R. and T.A. Webb, Aberbeeg, brewers. 2. Western Counties and South Wales Telepohone Co. Ltd. To fix and maintain upon their property, from Abertillery to the top of the mountain 35 poles for the purpose of carrying wires for telephone communication. Letter attached. 27 Aug 1888 

 D886/102 Specification of mashing plant to be erected at the brewery. May 1890 

 D886/399 Power of Attorney Appointment by T.A. Webb of his brother J.R. Webb to be his attorney to receive the rents and profits of and mange all the mess. farms, lands, tenements and heredits. including the mines and minerals therunder. 29 Jul 1890 

 D886/523 Copy Affadavit In the High Court of Justice, Chancery Division re. William Webb. Webb v. Griffiths. Affadavit of Ithel T. Rees, mining engineer. [1890] 

 D886/411 Correspondence re. bonded cellars. 1890-1891 

 D886/112 Draft index of deeds in safe at Aberbeeg. 1891 

 D886/288 Memorandum Accompanying deposit of title deed by way of equitable mortgage. 1892 

 D886/286 Authority To Gustard and Waddington, solicitors, to deliver to J.E. Webb of Aberbeeg, a complete schedule of the deeds in their secuirty. 1892 

 D886/458 Particulars of commissions during time J.E. Webster was travelling. Apr 1893-Nov 1893 

 D886/456 Copy of accounts rendered 1893 May 1, 3rd and 4th weeks. May 1893 

 D886/457 Copy of April accounts May 1893 

 D886/455 Copy of accounts rendered 4th week 1 Jun 1893 

 D886/454 Accounts for 3rd week [June] 1893 

 D886/459 Particular: J.R. and T.A. Webb of leased public houses. Jul 1894 

 D886/234 Pamphlet of Easton, Anderson and Goolden Ltd., showing F.D. Types, dynamos and motors for electric lighting, power transmission etc. Sep 1895 

 D886/475 Bundle of receipts re. Commercial Union Assurance Co. Ltd. 1895-1904 

 D886/327 Plan: re alterations to brewery 22 May 1896 

 D886/400 Agreement 1. G.W.R. Co. 2. Messrs J.R. Webb, J.E. Webb of Aberbeeg. Rough land containing 150 sq. yards upon which the tenants intend to erect a stable situated on the E. side of the railway adjoining the River Ebbw near the Co's Aberbeeg station between Aberbeeg and Ebbw Vale stations. £1 p.a. 22 Aug 1896 

 D886/476 Schedule of Deeds: handed to Messrs. Le Brasseur and Bowen by Mr. Samuel. 6 Mar 1897 

 D886/239 Letters re electrical plant and machinery. 21 Oct 1897-1898 

 D886/501 Bill of Changes: Mr James Samuel to J. Edgar Webb. 13 May 1898 

 D886/236 Estimate for lighting brewery, offices and hotel from J.C. Howell, electric light and power engineer, New Dock, Llanelly. 8 Aug 1898 

 D886/235 Estimate for installing electric light at hotel and brewery, by Easton, Anderson and Goolden Ltd., engineers, London and Erith. 10 Aug 1898 

 D886/237 Estimate for electric light installation for brewery from J.C. Howell, electric light and power engineer, New Dock, Llanelly. 29 Aug 1898 

 D886/474 Receipt for deeds 27 Sep 1898 

 D886/106 Plan of a Lancashire boiler 8 Oct 1898 

 D886/238 Detailed cost of installing electric light in the brewery, offices and Hanbury Hotel, Aberbeeg. Undated  

 D886/232 Miscellaneous correspondence re. installation of electric lighting at the brewery. 1898-1900 

 D886/233 Catalogue of Ernest Scott and Mountain Ltd., electrical and general engineers, Newcastle on Tyne. (Late 19th century) Late 19th century 

 D886/246 Specification of alterations to brewery premises. Jan 1900 

 D886/415 Sketch showing a proposed flight of steps from malthouse to platform. 23 Mar 1900 

 D886/478 Agreement 1. J.R. Webb, J.E. Webb 2. Henry Williams of Wood Cottages, Aberbeeg, butcher Small plot of ground at back of malthouse for the purpose of erecting a shed to be used as a butcher's shop. £1.6.0 p.a. 14 Apr 1900 

 D886/153 Power of Attorney The Rev. William Bevan of The Parsonage, Caledonia, province of Ontario, Canada, clerk in Holy Orders, appoints his brother Tom Webb Bevan of Natyglo, surgeon, to act as his attorney in managing his share in the Webb partnership.(17 July 1900) Letter attached re sale of his shares in the partnership. (21 Nov 1905) 17 Jul 1900, 21 Nov 1905 

 D886/295 Repairs account Messrs J.R. Webb and T.A. Webb, Ltd. Aberbeeg. Sep 1900-Sep 1901 

 D886/159 Schedule of Deeds 7 Dec 1900 

 D886/247 Plan: of proposed alterations to brewery at Aberbeeg. Undated 

 D886/240 File of correspondence re. granolithic flooring at the brewery and extension to same. 1900-1901 

 D886/263 Agreement: 1. The Rev. William Bevan; Henry Crook Bevan; Tom Webb Bevan; Harriet Agnes Robinson. 2. J.R. Webb; J.E. Webb; Agnes Emily Phillips Davies; Henry Le Brasseur. 3. J.R. Webb and T.A. Webb Ltd. re. conditions of purchase of brewery. 24 Jul 1902 

 D886/224/222 Balance sheets Oct 1902 

 D886/261 Agreement: 1. Webb Bros and Co. 2. J.R. and T.A. Webb Ltd. of Aberbeeg. 3. Daniel Seys Davies of Abersychan near Pontypool, mineral waters manufacturer. To supply all licensed premises belonging to Webb Bros. and Co. with all classes of mineral waters, bottled beers and stout required by the tenants of the above firm. 8 Apr 1903 

 D886/105 Tender for alterations and additions to brewery at Aberbeeg by John Linton and Co. Ltd. 28 May 1903 

 D886/276 Tender for alterations and additions to brewery. 29 May 1903 

 D886/104 Tender for alterations and additions to brewery by W.A. Linton. 29 May 1903 

 D886/126 Undertaking by Henry Parkyns, Bridge Baines, not to brew within 15 miles of Aberbeeg brewery for at least 5 years after leaving the services of Messrs Webb Bros. under a penalty of £500. 4 Aug 1904 

 D886/143 Easement Agreement: Webb Bros. and Co. Ltd. agree to pay the Llanover Trustees 2/6 p.a. to have an easement on the Llanover property for a cesspool. 10 Nov 1904 

 D886/272 Defence Bevan v. Webb of J.R. Webb and J.E. Webb, Agnes Emily Phillips Davies and Henry Le Brasseur. Nov 1904 

 D886/158 Notice of application for a license to hold an excise license to sell by retail at the office and warehouse of Webbs at Aberbeeg, by J.E. Webb. (4 items) 26 Jan 1905 

 D886/103 Notice to the overseers of the Poor, par. Llanhilleth, to the clerk of the Justices and to the superintendent of police of the Petty Sessional Division of Pontypool, by J.E. Webb of Aberbeeg to apply for an order sanctioning the grant of a license to hold an excise license to sell by retail at the office and warehouse of Webb's, Aberbeeg. 8 Feb 1905 

 D886/260 Agreement 1. The Rev. William Bevan of the Parsonage, Caledonia, Canada; Henry Crook Bevan; Harriet Agnes Robinson. 2. J.R. Webb; J.E. Webb; Agnes Emily Phillips Davies; Henry Le Brasseur. 3. J.R. and T.A. Webb Ltd. Supplemental to agreement 24 July 1904, re purchase of the property and assets of the brewery. 14 Aug 1905 

 D886/262 Duplicate Agreement 1. J.R. Webb; J.E. Webb; Agnes Emily Phillips Davies; Henry Le Brasseur. 2. William Reginal Valentine Webb of Elgin Tower, Minehead, co. Somerset, gent. 3. J.R. and T.A. Webb Ltd. of Aberbeeg. Cites agreement 7 Dec 1900, 25 July 1902, 14 Aug 1905 re. sale of shares in property and assets of Webb Bros. and Co. including Crown Inn, Blaenau Gwent; Blacksmith's Arms, Mynyddislwyn; Victoria Arms, Cwm; Lamb Inn, Abertillery; New Inn, Crumlin; Hanbury Hotel, Griffithstown; Royal Oak Inn, Cwm; Beaufort Arms Hotel, Newbridge; Castle Inn, Pontywaun; cottages at Aberbeeg and Cwm; Globe Inn, Ebbw Vale; Tredegar Arms Hotel, New Tredegar; Newbridge Hotel, Newbridge; Hafodyrynis Hotel near Crumlin; Viaduct Tunnel Tavern, Crumlin; 5 cottages, Cwm; Duke Inn, Nantyglo; Station Hotel, Abertillery. 25 Sep 1905 

 D886/218 3 business letters re. sale of brewery. Oct 1905, Nov 1907 

 D886/259 Assignment 1. J.R. Webb; J.E. Webb; Agnes Emily Phillips Davies; John Phillips Davies; Henry Le Brasseur. 2. The Rev. William Bevan; Henry Crook Bevan; Thomas Webb Bevan; Harriet Agnes Robinson. 3. William Reginald Valentine Webb. 4. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. Cites agreements 24 July 1902; 14 Aug 1905; 25 Sept 1905. £25,000. The goodwill of the above business of brewers with the exclusive right to use the name of "Webb Bros. and Co." or any part thereof as part of the name of the Co. and represent the Co. as carrying on such business in continuation of the business of "Webb Bros and Co." and also all book and other debts due to the Webb Partners and the Bevan Partners or any of them in connection with the said business of Webb Bros. and Co. 9 Nov 1905 

 D886/226 Draft Puchase Account 1905 

 D886/227 Rough Draft Balance Sheet 1905 

 D886/223 Schedule of Properties: Messr Webb Bros. and Co., Aberbeeg. 1905 

 D886/221 Draft Adjustment Account 1905 

 D886/225 Bill of Charges Messrs Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. to Le Brasseur and Bowen re purchaser of assets of Webb Bros. and Co. 1905 

 D886/145 Copy Valuation under articles of partnership 14 Oct 1903. Knight and Patey. 5 May 1906 

 D886/219 Letter re. financial situation of Webb Bros. and Co. Ltd. 18 Jun 1906 

 D886/220 Suspense Account re. purchase of Webb Bros. and Co. 1906 

 886/209 Copy Opinion of Mr P. S. Stokes re. debentures. 1906 

 D886/208 Copy Opinion of Mr George Caire K.C. M.P. 1907 

 D886/211 Draft Agreement 1. J.R. Webb; J.E. Webb; Agnes Emily Phillips Davies; Henry Le Brasseur. 2. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. Supplemental to 2 agreements 24 July 1902, 14 Aug 1905. Further confirmation for the payment of the sum of £28,500. 1907 

 D886/210 Draft notice Convening extraordinary general meeting and the ordinary general meeting for the year 1907. 2 items of routine correspondence included. 1907 

 D886/207 Correspondence re. sale of brewery 1907 

 D886/404 Undertaking By Alfred Edward Bowen not to brew within 20 miles of the Aberbeeg brewery for at least 7 years after leaving the service of Webb's under a penalty of £100. 6 Feb 1908 

 D886/430 Stock of general stores, paints, building material and electric light stores taken and priced by W.E. Burgess. 30 Sep 1912 

 D886/431 Stock of general stores, paints, building materials and electric light stores taken and priced by E.J. Highley. 30 Sep 1913 

 D886/443 Fire Policy: Messr Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd., brewers, for £44,600. 1913-1914 

 D886/438 Copy Mortgage 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. J.E. Webb of Larkfield, Chepstow, gent. Cites lease 5 July 1905 £8,000. Parcel of land containing 783 sq. yards, par. Llanhileth, bounded on the N. by the road leading from Aberbeeg to Crumlin, on the E. by the roadway leading from the main road to the G.W.R. station, on the West by land then in lease to James Reardon and on the S. by the roadway shown on the plan endorsed on the said lease together with the mess. and premises erected thereon known as Cwm Court House with the outbuildings and appurts. 20 Oct 1914 

 D886/186 Appointment By William Reginald Valentine Webb and William Edgar Kenneth Webb of Robert Thomas Martin of Caederwen, Clytha Park, Newport, gent., and Henry Le Brasseur of Gloucester Chambers, Newport, gent., as directors of Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. for 10 years. 30 May 1918 

 D886/228 Plan of proposed alterations to brewery. [n.d.] Undated 

 D886/489 Notes re. agreement of 25 May 1921, making adjustments in the price of beer etc. [n.d.] 

 D886/444 Report re. commission on Insurance premiums. c.1922 

 D886/446 File of papers re. insurance Apr 1923 

 D886/397 Authority to William Edward Burgess, Secretary of Webbs, to make proof or proofs of debt or debts on behalf of the above Co. 19 Dec 1923 

 D886/487 Letter re. cost of filtering, chilling and carbonating bottled beer. 1 Dec 1924 

 D886/198 General Authority to Leonard Charles Newman to present petitions in bankruptcy. 6 Oct 1951 

 D886/180 Charge 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. of the brewery. 2. The Pontypridd and Provincial Building Society, Pontypridd. Relating to a deposit of £2,750 with the Society. 28 Jan 1957 

Charge 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. The Pontypridd and Provincial Building Society. Relating to a deposit of £1,800 with the Society. 

 D886/185 General Authority to Cyril James David Morgan, accountant to the above Co. to present petitions in bankruptcy etc. 24 Feb 1961 

 D886/160 General Authority to the accountant to Webbs to present petitions in bankruptcy. 3 Dec 1965 

 D886/325 General Authority to J.A. Snazell, A.H.L. Jones and L.C. Newman re proof of debts. 1966 

 D886/414 Plan showing Hanbury Arms, brewery, malthouse, Ebbw Vach River and Great Western Railway. [n.d.] n.d. 

 D886/136 Plan of cellars. [n.d.] n.d. 

 D886 Trade Mark Correspondence Late 19th century 

 D886/122 File of correspondence re trade mark. 1896-1897 

 D886/123 The Trade Marks, Journal. 15 Sept 1897 

 D886 Capeclive Ltd. Late 20th century 

 D886/338/339 Heads of Agreement (and photocopy) 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd 2. Capeclive Ltd. The parties shall become partners in the business of club properties in Porthcawl and will trade under the name of Capeclive Enterprise. £7,000 to be provided by Webbs and £3,000 by Carpeclive. 3 Aug 1964 

 D886/345 Deed of dissolution 1. Capeclive Ltd. 2. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. Of Capeclive Enterprises from 31 Dec 1965. £1,500 paid by the continuing partner to the retiring partner. Agreement for assignment of lease of the Blue Water Club, Wig Fach near Porthcawl, Glam. to the continuing partner. 15 Sep 1966 

 D886 Malt Seizure Affair Late 19th century-Mid 20th century 

 D886/409 Letter from William Webb to Thomas Cordes Esq., re. above whereby the Inland Revenue had seized a consignment of malt. 7 Jun 1875 

 D886/410 Letter from Thomas Cordes to W. Webb Esq., in which he informs him of a reply which he received from Somerset House re. duty on the mixture of grain and malt. c.1875 

 D886 Personnel Late 19th century-Mid 20th century 

 D886/472 Counterpart Agreement 1. J.R. Webb; J.E. Webb 2. Sidney James Rawlings of The Firs, Aberbeeg, brewer. To engage as brewer. 13 May 1897 

 D886/141 Agreement 1. Webb Bros. and Co. 2. J.R. and T.A. Webb 3. William Harris Simmonds of Lydia Anne Tce., Llanhilleth, brewers traveller. For engagement as traveller. 4 Feb 1898 

 D886/154 Bond 1. William Harris Simmonds; Thomas Simmonds; Henry Harris 2. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. £2,000 for the faithful performance of duties as traveller. 23 Apr 1906 

 D886/155 Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. William Harris Simmonds. That the second party will for a period of 1 year serve the company as a traveller at a salary of £450 p.a. Endorsed (14 May 1906) Agreement: Above parties re commission to be paid (31 Mar 1916). 14 May 1906, 31 Mar 1916 

 D886/405 Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Sidney James Rawlings of the Firs, Aberbeeg, brewer. The second party is engaged as a brewer at £500 p.a. 14 May 1906 

 D886/390 Counterpart Service Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. William Edward Burgess Re. employment of Mr Burgess as secretary and deputy manager, until his retirement, at £820 p.a. (1 June 1942). Supplemental agreement: Termination of engagement on 31 Mar 1943 (23 July 1942). Supplemental Agreement: Increase of annuity from £400 to £500 from 1 July 1949 (13 Feb 1950). 1 Jun 1942, 23 Jul 1942, 13 Feb 1950 

 D886/389 Counterpart Service Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Ozeman Brassington Matthews. Re. appointment of Mr Matthews as stores manager at £410 p.a. until his retirement. 1 Jun 1942 

 D886/360 Counterpart Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Geoffrey Sutton Oliver. For service as secretary and accountant cashier for 3 years from 1 April 1943 at a starting salary of £500 pa.(30 Mar 1943) Further Agreement: For extension of service at £700 p.a. (24 June 1946) 30 Mar 1943, 24 Jun 1946 

 D886/361 Service Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. William John Jones. Re. employment of Mr Jones as an Assistant General Manager for 7 years from 1 Nov 1942 at a salary of £1,000. 23 Jul 1942 

 D886/340 Counterpart Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. John Almeric Middleton. Re employment of Mr Middleton as Head Brewer at a salary of £800 p.a. plus a war bonus of £100 p.a. 1 May 1943 

 D886/362 Service Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. William John Jones. Re. appointment of Mr Jones as General Manager at £1,000 p.a. plus commission. 3 Apr 1944 

 D886/364 Counterpart Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Ernest Booth Wright. Re. employment of Mr Wright as Head Brewer for 5 years from 5 Jan 1944 at a salary of £1,000 p.a.(20 Nov 1944) Supplemental agreement Re salary (17 Feb 1954) 20 Nov 1944, 17 Feb 1954 

 D886/388 Counterpart Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Albert Edward Pettet. Re. service as a cooper and occupation of 6, Brewery Tce., Aberbeeg. 30 Apr 1945 

 D886/387 Counterpart Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. William John Webber. Re. service as a lorry driver and occupation of 3, Brewery Tce., Aberbeeg. 21 Sep 1945 

 D886/? Service Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Leonard Charles Newman. Re. employment of Mr Newman as an accountant. 4 Dec 1945 

 D886/386 Counterpart Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Gwynfa Broom. Re. service as a labourer and occupation of 2 Brewery Tce., Aberbeeg. (29 Apr 1946) Notice to quit. (26 Feb 1962) 29 Apr 1946, 26 Feb 1962 

 D886/363 Supplemental Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. William John Jones. Refs. to Mr Jones in principal agreement as general manager to be read as managing director. Mr. Jones to receive £2,000 p.a. and bonus. 21 Apr 1947 

 D886/385 Counterpart Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. John Butler. For service as a labourer and occupation of Brondeg Cottage. 1 May 1948 

 D886/384 Counterpart Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. William Charles Lewis. For service as an assistant accountant and occupation of 14, penygraig Tce., Llanhilleth. 12 Jul 1949 

 D886/370 Counterpart Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Evan Francis Morgan. For service as outside manager and occupation of Danycraig, Aberbeeg. Cancelled in favour of a new agreement Feb 1952. 30 Apr 1950 

 D886/383 Counterpart Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Thomas John Craddock. For service as assistant to Head Brewer and occupation of Ingledene, Aberbeeg. 7 May 1951 

 D886/357 Service Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Sidney Albert Snazell. Re. employment of Mr Snazell as assistant to the managing director. 24 Dec 1951 

 D886/382 Counterpart Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Stanley G. Taylor. For service as a brewer with occupation of 1, Sandy Bank Flat, Ystrad, Rhondda. 25 Feb 1952 

 D886/381 Counterpart Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Horace Evans. For service as a sales representative and occupation of Danygraig, Aberbeeg. 25 Feb 1952 

 D886/380 Counterpart Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Evan Francis Morgan. For service as an outside manager and occupation of Brondeg, Aberbeeg. 25 Feb 1952 

 D886/379 Counterpart Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Leslie Harold Morgan. For service as a licensed house supervisor and occupation of 14, Penycraig Tce., Llanhilleth. 7 Oct 1952 

 D886/358 Service Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. William John Jones. Mr Jones will continue to act as managing director of the company and the 2 subsidiaries - Fern Vale Brewery Co. Ltd. and David John and Co. Ltd. until 31 March 1958 at a salary of £3,000 p.a. and commission. 16 Mar 1953 

 D886/356 Service Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. William Edgar Kenneth Webb. Re. appointment of Mr Webb as technical adviser from 1 July 1951, £2,400 p.a. 22 Jun 1953 

 D886/355 Counterpart Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Cyril James David Morgan. Employment of Mr Morgan as accountant for term of 3 years at a starting salary of £650 p.a. 1 Aug 1953 

 D886/378 Counterpart Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Arthur Turner. For service as an outside manager and occupation of Mabri, Cae Brest, Usk Road, Pontypool. 31 Jan 1955 

 D886/377 Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. William Frank Davies. For service as a brewery engineer and occupation of 3, Brewery Tce., Aberbeeg. 23 Jun 1956 

 D886/376 Counterpart Agreement: 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Geoffrey Brian Spencer. For service as assistant to head brewer and occupation of Ingledene, Aberbeeg. 15 Apr 1959 

 D886/375 Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Charles Maxwell Ausden. For service as assistant to managing director and occupation of Treguff, 5 Hospital Road, Pontypridd. 20 Jul 1959 

 D886/354 Service Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. William John Jones. Mr Jones to act as Deputy Chairman of the Co. from 1 October 1961 at a salary of £2,500 p.a. and commission.(23 Aug 1961) Supplemental Agreement (8 June 1962) 23 Aug 1961, 8 Jun 1962 

 D886/352/353 Service Agreement and copy 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Leonard Charles Newman. Re. employment of Mr Newman as secretary for a period of 3 years from 1 October 1961 at £1,750 p.a. 23 Aug 1961 

 D886/367/368 Service Agreement (and copy) 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Evan Francis Morgan. Re. employment of Mr Morgan as assistant to the general manager for 3 years from 1 October 1961 at a salary of £1,500 p.a. 23 Aug 1961 

 D886/350/351 Service Agreement (and copy) 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Ernest Booth Wright. Re employment of Mr Wright as Head Brewer for 3 years from 1st October 1961 at £1,900 p.a. 23 Aug 1961 

 D886/365/366 Service Agreement (and copy) 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Cyril James David Morgan. Re. employment of Mr Morgan as accountant for 3 years from 1st October 1961 at a salary of £1,400 p.a. 23 Aug 1961 

 D886/369 Service Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Ferndale Brewery Co. Ltd. 3. Charles Maxwell Ausden. Re. employment of Mr Ausden as managing director of Fernvale for the 3 years commencing 1st October 1961 at a salary of £2,750 p.a. (2 Oct 1961) Supplemental Agreement relating to the deletion of clause 5. (8 June 1962) 2 Oct 1961, 8 Jun 1962 

 D886/374 Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Leslie Harold Morgan. For service as a licensed house supervisor and occupation of 90, Aberbeeg Road, Aberbeeg. 16 Apr 1962 

 D886/373 Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Melvyn Jones. For service as a drayman and occupation of Colliers Arms Cottage, Market St., Abertillery. 30 Aug 1962 

 D886/372 Counterpart Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. William Wilding. For service as a carpenter and occupation of 1 Brewery Tce., Aberbeeg. (23 June 1964) Notice to quite (24 May 1966) 23 Jun 1964, 24 May 1966 

 D886/371 Counterpart Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Melville Jones. For service as an electrician and occupation of 1, Brewery Tce., Aberbeeg. 5 Sep 1966 

 D886/347 Service Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. William Edward Burgess. For appointment of Mr Burgess as Company Secretary for 3 years from 1st July 1916 at £240 p.a. 28 Oct 1916 

 D886 Licenses Late 19th century-Early 20th century 

 D886/279 File of correspondence re. purchase of license at Llanhilleth. 1896-1899 

 D886/109 Correspondence re. Brynteg license. 1899-1901 

 D886/278 File of correspondence re. Wattsville license. 1902-1903 

 D886 Blacksmith's Shop, Aberbeeg Early 20th century 

 D886/151 Draft Agreement 1. J.R. and T. A. Webb Ltd. of Aberbeeg. 2. James Bolt of No. - , Brewery Road, Aberbeeg, blacksmith. Above premises formerly occupied by the late Elizabeth Evans, for 1 year at a a rent of £6 pa.a 8 Jun 1901 

 D886/152 Tenancy Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. James E. Bolt of No. 1 Brewery Row, Aberbeeg, blacksmith. Blacksmith's shop situate at Aberbeeg being the ground floor of building adjoining the Co's stables and yard as enclosed for 1 year at £15 p.a. 16 Jun 1909 

 D886 Masonic Hall, Dock St., Aberbeeg [Late 19th century] 

 D886/121 Plan: For bonded cellars, above premises; 5 items of correspondence re. above. Feb 1874 

 D886/403 Section and plan of proposed bonded stores being an addition to present stores under Masonic Hall. [n.d.] n.d. 

 D886 Aberbeeg Public Hall [Late 19th century] 

 D886/307 Memorandum of Association 20 Jun 1892 

 D886/320 Memorandum of Agreement 1. Aberbeeg Public Hall. 2. The Rev. Rees Jones of Myrtle Grove, Blackwood. £5 p.a. for use of above on Sundays and 1 evening a week for Church of England services and other uses in connection with such services. 20 Jul 1892 

 D886/313 Copy correspondence re. Aberbeeg and the use of Board School for Sunday School Class. 2 Nov 1892 

 D886/315 Case for opinion of counsel re. Aberbeeg Public Hall Co. Ltd. 1892 

 D886/314 Correspondence re. above, with The Rev. James Hughes as to statements in the Press. 1892 

 D886/312 Mr J. Edgar Webb's charges with references to information and registration of the above. 1892 

 D886/309 Notice of the first ordinary General Meeting of the above to be held 30 December 1892, balance sheet of the above Co.; letter requesting funds in order to support lay preacher at Aberbeeg. 1892 

 D886/308 Bundle of correspondence re. general meeting of the above, etc. 1892 

 D886/308 Copy of correspondence from South Wales Gazette re. the Aberbeeg New Church. 1892 

 D886/317 Case for the opinion of counsel re. dispute between the Rector of Llanhilleth and his congregation. 1892 

 D886/318 Newspaper cuttings re. church affairs at Aberbeeg. 1892 

 D886/319 Bundle of letters etc. re. proposed Public Hall Co. 1892 

 D886/321 Memorandum of Association: Of the above Co. Company's capital is £500. 1892 

 D886/311 Form re. preparation of stationery and ruled books for the new Co. c.1892 

 D886/310 Statement of the nominal capital of the above Co. Costs re formation of a Co. [n.d.] n.d. 

 D886 Cwmbeeg water Early 20th century 

 D886/412 File of correspondence re Cwmbeeg water - granting of easement. 1910 

 D886/413 File of correspondence re. above 1910 

 D886 Properties in Aberbeeg Late 19th century-Early 20th century 

 D886/514 Will of John Thomas of Twyn Coch, near Aberbeeg, labourer, in which he bequeathes all his estate to his daughter, Margaret Thomas. 2 May 1894 

 D886/471 Agreement 1. John Capel Hanbury of Pontpool Park, esq. 2. John Richard Webb of Brondeg House, Aberbeeg, brewer, John Edgar Webb of Aberbeeg, managing partners for Webbs Bros. and Co. Parcels of arable, meadow, pasture and woodland with the farm house, wain cowhouse, stables, piggeries and detached barn known as Pantddu Farm part of the Graig Vawr estate situate near Aberbeeg, par. Mynyddislwyn containing 103a. formerly in occupation of Margaret Nicholas. £41 2s 6d. Plan. 14 Apr 1896 

 D886/244 Mortgage 1. J.R. Webb of Aberbeeg, brewer and wine merchant. 2. National Provincial Bank of England Ltd. Dwelling house known as the "Firs", Aberbeeg, for the remainder of a term of 99 years from 1 November 1891. 18 Apr 1896 

 D886/150 Agreement 1. J.R. and T.A. Webb Ltd. 2. George Chaplin Junior. To let No. 7 Woodland Tce., Aberbeeg. 3/9 per week rent. 20 Oct 1902 

 D886 Central Hotel, Llanhilleth Early 20th century 

 D886/419 Copy Charge 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. J.E. Webb of Larkfield, Chepstow, gent.; William Reginald Valentine Webb of Forgnal, Folkstone, co. Kent, gent. £8,000. Parcel of land, 783 sq. yds. par. Llanhilleth bounded on the N. by the road leading from Aberbeeg to Crumlin, on the E. by the road leading from the main road to the G.W.R. station, on the West by land now or lately in lease to James Reardon, and on the S. by a private roadway used by the lessees of the said premises together with the hotel erected thereon known as the Central Hotel, Llanhilleth. 21 Oct 1914 

 D886/462/463 Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. George Herbert Thomas of the Gwerthonor Hotel, Bargoed, co. Glam., licensed victualler. To let on hire the chattels at the above premises. 8 Feb 1916 

 D886/427 Legal Charge (cancelled) 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Margaret Annie Webb of Rotherhill, 2, Bradford Place, Penarth, co. Glam., widow; William Edgar Kenneth Webb of Highmead, Lisvane, co. Glam., gent. On the freehold hotel above. 1929 

 D886 Llanhilleth Hotel, Llanhilleth Late 19th century  

 D886/480 Agreement 1. John Bonnah Yendoll of the Llanhilleth Hotel, hotel proprietor. 2. John Alfred Yendoll of the Hafodyrynys Hotel, par. Llanhilleth, hotel proprietor, son of the first party. With differences having been amicably settled, in consideration of 6d., the first party agrees not to put forward any further claim. 9 Sep 1896 

 D886/481 Agreement 1. J.R. Webb, J.E. Webb (as managing partners for and on behalf of J.R. Webb and T.A. Webb) both of Aberbeeg. 2. John Bonnah Yendoll of the Llanhilleth Hotel. To supply Yendoll with beer etc. 26 Nov 1897 

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Par. Machen Late 19th century-Early 20th century 

 D886 Full Moon, Cross Keys Late 19th century-Early 20th century 

 D886/193 Correspondence re. Full Moon, Cross Keys re. granting of licence and subsidence. 1899-1902 

 D886/301 Copy Schedule of dilapidations accrued under lease to William Webb 24 June 1875 of the "Full Moon" and 2 cottages adjoining, situate above par. 27 Apr 1903 

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Par. Mynyddislwyn [Late 19th century-Early 20th century] 

 D886 Blacksmiths Arms, Mynyddislwyn [Late 19th century-Early 20th century] 

 D886/515 File of correspondence re. above and Mrs Walter's annuity 1896-1897 

 D886/511 Abstract of surrenders and admission in the manor of Abercarn to copyhold premises known as Blacksmith's Arms and hamlet of Blainplwf, par. Mynyddislwyn. Plan. 1898 

 D886/144 Contract 1. Ellis Williams, Cwmdow, Newbridge, builder 2. Messr. Webb Bros and Co. Certain alterations to the above and the erection of a block of stabling in field adjoining. £335. 26 Aug 1906 

 D886/292 Specification for certain alterations to the above and the erection of a stable. Sep 1904 

 D886/294 Plan showing boundaries of land, Blacksmith's Arms, Mynyddislwyn, as ascertained from tithe map. Sep 1909 

 D886/293 Plan of Blacksmith's Arms, showing alterations to house and new stabling at rear. [n.d.] n.d. 

 D886/? Newspaper cutting attached reporting the monthly meeting of the Mynyddislwyn District Council. 7 Oct 1904 

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 D886 Par. Panteg Late 19th century-Early 20th century 

 D886 Hanbury Hotel, Griffithstown Late 19th century-Early 20th century 

 D886/498 Schedule of deeds and correspondence 1876-1905 

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 D886 Par. Tredegar Early 20th century 

 D886 The Tredegar Arms Hotel Early 20th century 

 D886/423 Copy Mortgage 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Margaret Annie Webb of Walton Leigh, Addlestone, co. Surrey, widow; Robert Thomas Martin of Caederwen, Clytha Park, Newport, gent. 3. Henry Le Brasseur of Newport, solicitor; John Frederick Hawkins of Calcot Hanger, Reading, Berks., county surveyor. £2,000. Parcel of land situate on the N.E. side of Morgan St., and S.E. side of The Circle, Tredegar, having frontages to the Circle of 17' 3'', to Morgan St. of 75' 3'', to Bridge St. of 59' 5'' and to Coronation Street of 50', together with the buildings erected and standing thereon known as The Tredegar Arms Hotel, formerly No. 42, Morgan St. and Nos. 2 and 3 Bridge St. with the yard stable, vaults and outbuildings thereto belonging. 29 Jun 1921 

 D886/426 Copy Deed of Covenant 1. Webb (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. Godfrey Stuart Phillips of Newport, auctioneer. Cites mortgage 12 January 1886. The Co. will pay to the mortgagee the sum of £2,000 with interest on a certain parcel of land situate at New Tredegar containing 374 sq. yds., with the dwelling house in and permises erected thereon and know as the Tredegar Arms (excepta all mines and minerals with liberty to work the same). 10 Feb 1925 

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 D886 Co. Brecon Early 20th century 

 D886 Corn Exchange Inn, Gilwern Early 20th century 

 D886/469 Lease 1. Alexander James Edwards of Gilwern, car proprietor. 2. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. Mess. public house, heredits. and premises as above. 7 years at £70 p.a. 6 Oct 1922 

 886/470 Lease 1. John Alexander Edwards, garage proprietor; Gwynneth Joan Edwards, spinster, of the "Red Lion" Inn, Madley, co. Hereford. 2. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. Above premises. 5 years at £60 p.a. 21 Feb 1930 

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 D886 Co. Glam. Early 20th century 

 D886/398 Bundle correspondence re. Central Hotel, Tirphil 1902-1904 

 D886/432 Lease 1. Lilian Yendoll of 2 Craven Park, Harlesdon, co. London, widow; Raymond Bohannah Yendoll. 2. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. Double licensed Inn and premises known as the Plough and Harrow, situate at Penpedairheol, par. Gelligaer, co. Glam., with the stables, brewhouse, garden and land thereto belonging together with the use of the licenses now attached or which hereafter maybe attached to the premises for keeping the same open as a fully licensed Inn and together also with full right and liberty to affix upon the said premises such signs or placards with such inscriptions thereon as they shall think fit. 14 years, 5 calendar months less 4 days. £400 pa. for the first year and during the remainder of the term a rent of £500. 18 Feb 1921 

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 D886 Miscellaneous Late 19th century-Mid 20th century 

 D886/326 Miscellaneous items of correspondence. 1875, 1905, 1957 

 D886/133 Copy Conveyance 1. Arthur Evans of No. 27 Phillimore Gardens, Kensington, co. Middlesex, esq. 2. Thomas Griffiths of Abertillery, baptist minister, and Mary Ann his wife. 3. Lewis Richards of Abertillery, grocer. Cites lease 24 Dec 1865, 25 Feb 1880; will of William Evans, 24 April 1880; indenture 5 March 1881. £5. Parcel of land being one of the 2 pieces demised by the indenture of lease 24 Dec 1865 formerly in the occupation of John James dec'd. and now of Lewis Richards. 99 years at £2.18.6. p.a. 24 May 1884 

 D886/189 Notice of lease 1. John Richard Webb and Tom Alexander Webb both of Aberbeeg, wine and spirit merchants and brewers. 2. The Trustees of the Friends Provident Institution, Bradford, Yorks. Lease dated 25 March 1885 re land par. Aberyrstruth on which 2 mess. to be erected within 3 years. (25 April 1885) Attached Notice of Assignment of lease: 1. Lewis E. Webb. 2. J.R. Webb, T.A. Webb. Indenture dated 11 March 1890 re land at Abertillery. (28 Oct 1890) Notice of Lease: 1. Lewis E. Webb. 2. J.R. Webb and T.A. Webb Lease 10 Sept 1889. (14 Oct 1890) 25 Apr 1885, 28 Oct 1890, 14 Oct 1890 

 D886/453 Memorandum of Agreement 1. J.R. Webb; T.A. Webb, both of Aberbeeg. 2. Ann Edwards of Cwm St., Abertillery, par. Aberystruth, widow. To convey all block and walling stone worked from the quarry situate near Pantypuddin and know as Lewis' quarry over the land of the first party by the existing roadway the second party yielding and paying for such right, the royalty or wayleave of 1d. per cubic yard. 16 Jun 1885 

 D886/125 Schedule of Deed and Documents: Handed to Messrs. J.R. Webb and T.A. Webb as mortgagees re. Mrs Charlotte Lewis re Somerset Inn. 7 Feb 1887 

 D886/516 Area Book: Book of Reference and Area Book to the plan of the parish of Mynyddislwyn, hundred of Wentlloog. 1888 

 D886/142 Bill and Receipt: Miss Sarah Jones, Howton Grove. Discharge of promissory note for £250. 16 Feb 1890 

 D886/522 Rough notes re. selling price of minerals etc. (3 items) 1892 

 D886/296 Rough notes re. trade of 3 houses at Cwmtillery. 1894-1896 

 D886/504 Miscellaneous bundle containing correspondence etc. (5 items) 1898 

 D886/336 Share certificates and correspondence re Newbridge Constitutional Club. Apr 1910-Sep 1910 

 D886/161 Declaration of Trust By William Reading Bufton of Armadale, Widemarsh, Hereford re 10 Ordinary Shares of £50 each in William Evans and Co. (Hereford and Devon) Ltd. 28 Aug 1946 

 D886/165 Declaration of Trust By Ronald Surman Potter of Armadale, Widemarsh, Hereford re 250 Ordinary Shares of £1 each in William Evans and Co. (hereford and Devon) Ltd. 28 Aug 1946 

 D886/169 Declaration of Trust By Hubert Bond of Salam, 17 Grandstand Road, Hereford re 10 Ordinary shares of £50 each in William Evans and Co. (Hereford and Devon) Ltd. 12 Nov 1946 

 D886/167 Declaration of Trust By Thomas Hubert Bond of Salam, 17 Grandstand Road, Hereford re 1 share of £1 in Evans and Riddler Ltd. 20 Dec 1950 

 D886/168 Declaration of Trust By Bruce Sharon Kyle of Peterly Corner Cottage, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire re. 1 share of £1 in Evans and Riddler Ltd.n of 3 Feb 1951 

 D886/346 Agreement 1. Webbs (Aberbeeg) Ltd. 2. William Evans and Co. (Hereford and Devon) Ltd. For Webbs to bear the whole of the tax deficit (not yet ascertained) of William Evans and Co. for the financial year ended 30 Sept 1952. 19 Mar 1954 

 D886/337 Copy of the London Gazette 20 Sep 1966 

 D886/322 Licence 1. William Evans and Co. (Hereford and Devon) Ltd. of Widemarsh, Hereford. 2. James McGregor of The Nurseries, Kings Acre Road, co. Hereford. To occupy a mess. known as The Castle, Monkland, co. Hereford. 2 Oct 1961 

Phillips and Sons Ltd brewers, Newport 

 D886/291 Prospectus: Issue of £100,000 four and a half per cent first mortgage debenture stock. Oct 1902 

 D886/290 Form of application re issue of stock. 1902 

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