Solomon Andrews (Pwllheli)

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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

Contents 1 Transport 1.1 Buses 1.2 Trams 2 Property 2.1 Pwllheli 3 Retail

[edit] Transport

[edit] Buses

His company ran buses in:

• Belfast
• Leicester
• London
• Manchester
• Nottingham

[edit] Trams

• Cardiff
• Plymouth
• Portsmouth
• Pwllheli. The Pwllheli and Llanbedrog Tramway.

[edit] Property

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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