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Carmarthen Library

Carmarthen Library
Llyfrgell Caerfyrddin
Map
Interactive map of the Carmarthen Library area
Alternative names
Furnace House
General information
LocationSt Peters Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 1LN
Year built1761
Renovated1972–73

Carmarthen Library (also known as Furnace House; Welsh: Llyfrgell Caerfyrddin) is a Grade II listed building in Carmarthen, Wales built in 1761.[1][2] It currently houses the public library in Carmarthen.[3]

History

The building was built in 1761 as a town house for Robert Morgan, a local ironmaster.[1][4] The building's forecourt is surrounded by railings, which also date from 1761 and may have been made at the tin mill that Morgan established in that same year.[5]

After his death, the building was occupied by at least one of his sons, John.[6][7][8]

In 1819, Charles Morgan rented out the large garden at the rear to a gardener. The location of the garden is now covered by the archive buildings and St. Peter's Street Car Park.[9]

The Morgan family sold the building in 1878 to Mr. S. E. Richards, and it was occupied by Mrs. Richards in 1890.[5]

In 1883, the town council began using the property as lodgings for the judges of assize, which continued for many years.[5][10][11] There were 3 assizes per year in Carmarthen, with the owners vacating the property for each judicial visit.[12] Mr. Justice Charles stayed at Furnace House in 1892.[13]

Mr. David Thomas, an auctioneer and estate agent, died of pneumonia at Furnace House, which was his residence, in March 1894, aged 38. His wife had died two years previously after a long illness.[14][15][16] His father, Nathanial Thomas, a farmer, lived at Furnace House until his death at home aged 75 in 1901.[17]

In 1901, Furnace House was listed for sale at auction for the price of £1,150.[10][18] In that year, Carmarthenshire County Council considered purchasing the property as judges' lodgings, having been paying the owner of Furnace House £82 per year for its use as judges' lodgings,[12][19] but instead bought Old Bank House on Spilman Street.[20][21] However, the building continued to be used by judges as, in 1926, it was occupied by David Harris, MB, JP.[5]

The building was later used by YWCA.[4][5]

Library

In 1972–73, the building was reconstructed as a public library, keeping only the façade and forecourt of the original building.[4][5] Prior to the restoration work, the building was near demolition.[2]

A large extension was built to the rear of the building in 2018–2022 to house the National Broadcast Library and the Carmarthenshire Archives.[22][23] The new building was built to Passivhaus standards and opened to the public on 13 July 2022.[24]

References

  1. ^ a b "Carmarthen Plaque on Furnace House". Carmarthen Town Council. 2004 – via Francis Frith.
  2. ^ a b "Carmarthenshire landmark Furnace House celebrates 250 years". ITV Wales blog. 17 August 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  3. ^ "Yr Hen Dderwen". J D Wetherspoon. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
  4. ^ a b c "Furnace House;Ymca;Public Library, St Peters Street, Carmarthen". Coflein. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "Full Report for Listed Buildings: 9589". Cadw. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  6. ^ Thorne, R. G. "Carmarthen". History of Parliament.
  7. ^ "Family Notices". The Cambrian. 14 August 1813. p. 3.
  8. ^ "Family Notices". The Cambrian. 12 March 1808. p. 3.
  9. ^ "Welsh urban gardening: a sketch". Carwyn Graves. 15 September 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  10. ^ a b "Sale of Property at Carmarthen". The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter. 13 September 1901. p. 3.
  11. ^ "Carmarthen". Weekly Mail. 24 November 1883. p. 7.
  12. ^ a b "How Judges Live On Circuit". Weekly Mail. 10 August 1901. p. 10.
  13. ^ "Carmarthen Assizes". South Wales Daily News. 17 March 1892. p. 6.
  14. ^ "Carmarthen". The Cardiff Times. 31 March 1894. p. 5.
  15. ^ "Carmarthen". South Wales Daily News. 1 August 1892. p. 7.
  16. ^ "DEATH of MR. D. THOMAS, CARMARTHEN". The Cambrian. 30 March 1894. p. 5.
  17. ^ "Death of Mr. Nathanial Thomas, Furnace House, Carmarthen". The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter. 7 June 1901. p. 4.
  18. ^ "Preliminary Advertisement | Town of Carmarthen". The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser. 23 August 1901. p. 5.
  19. ^ "Carmarthenshire Police Committee". Evening Express. 18 April 1901. p. 4.
  20. ^ "Judges' Lodgings at Carmarthen". Evening Express. 17 January 1901. p. 4.
  21. ^ "New Judges' Lodgings at Carmarthen". Evening Express. 2 May 1901. p. 4.
  22. ^ "100 Years of Welsh Programmes Now Available at Carmarthen Clip Corner". National Library of Wales. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  23. ^ Harries, Robert (18 May 2018). "Work to start on new £2.6m archive building in Carmarthen". Wales Online. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  24. ^ Youle, Richard (1 August 2022). "Treasure trove in centre of Carmarthen must be kept at constant 17C". Wales Online. Retrieved 8 July 2026.

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