Hyam'S Mineral Water Works

Hyam's Mineral Water Works is a nineteenth century building at 23 Glendower Street, Monmouth, Wales. Formerly a mineral water works, it is currently used as residential apartments. The building holds one of the 24 blue plaques awarded by the Monmouth Civic Society to buildings of especial historical and social interest, and features on the Monmouth Heritage Trail. HistoryA mineral water works, for the manufacture of soda water, lemonade and ginger beer, was established in Glendower Street in 1866 by Thomas E. Hyam, a leading figure in nineteenth century Monmouth. He was a corn and timber merchant, saw mill owner, and shop owner, who became Monmouth's mayor in 1875 /6 and was also a Justice of the Peace. To quote Keith Kissack, "No committee or association was considered complete unless it included his name". Residences in Monmouth associated with the Hyam family were Cornwall House in Monnow Street and Parade House on North Parade. In 1870, the Duke of Beaufort commended his mineral waters, writing: "For upwards of six months I have used no Seltzer water but Mr Hyam's of Monmouth… I have found it most excellent. I have never been so well supplied. " In 1895 Kelly's Directory of Monmouthshire for 1901 describes John B Hyam's business as "mineral & aerated water manufacturer & ale & porter merchant. " About this time proprietary medicines became popular and were advertised in the Monmouthshire Beacon, amongst which was 'Hyam's Anti-Influenza Tonic Water'.

Hyam's Mineral Water Works is a nineteenth century building at 23 Glendower Street, Monmouth, Wales. Formerly a mineral water works, it is currently used as residential apartments. The building holds one of the 24 blue plaques awarded by the Monmouth Civic Society to buildings of especial historical and social interest, and features on the Monmouth Heritage Trail. HistoryA mineral water works, for the manufacture of soda water, lemonade and ginger beer, was established in Glendower Street in 1866 by Thomas E. Hyam, a leading figure in nineteenth century Monmouth. He was a corn and timber merchant, saw mill owner, and shop owner, who became Monmouth's mayor in 1875 /6 and was also a Justice of the Peace. To quote Keith Kissack, "No committee or association was considered complete unless it included his name". Residences in Monmouth associated with the Hyam family were Cornwall House in Monnow Street and Parade House on North Parade. In 1870, the Duke of Beaufort commended his mineral waters, writing: "For upwards of six months I have used no Seltzer water but Mr Hyam's of Monmouth… I have found it most excellent. I have never been so well supplied. " In 1895 Kelly's Directory of Monmouthshire for 1901 describes John B Hyam's business as "mineral & aerated water manufacturer & ale & porter merchant. " About this time proprietary medicines became popular and were advertised in the Monmouthshire Beacon, amongst which was 'Hyam's Anti-Influenza Tonic Water'.