cardiff parks & open spaces 1938 inventory of parks...

Cardiff Parks & Open Spaces

1938 Inventory of Parks Buildings & Equipment

Transcribed by Anne & Andrew Bell,with the assistance of Rosie James, Principal Landscape Officer,

Cardiff Parks Service

June 2012


This is a transcription of a hand written book which was prepared as an insurance inventory for Cardiff's publicly owned parks and open spaces in April 1938. The inventory lists the buildings in each park and open space, and where applicable the tools, equipment and furniture within them, together with the inventory value. The original book is currently in the care of the Cardiff Council's Parks Service.

The pages were not always used consecutively. The 1938 inventory occupies most of the book starting on page 1 and ending on page 123. It has been transcribed fully, where possible exactly as it was written on the page, together with any inconsistencies in spelling and use of capital letters and punctuation. Examples of non-standard spelling are goloshes/galoshes and springbox/springbok. Some abbreviations have been expanded (e.g. House for Ho.) and where in the original book a ditto symbol appears, the repeated text has been inserted in the transcribed version. Where appropriate, the transcribers have added comments in square brackets within the text. It would appear that later information was added to some of these pages but this has not been transcribed because its purpose, date and integrity are not clear.

The financial information comprises three values: Initial Equipment; Insurable item; Plant & Material Inventory, and in nearly all cases they are the same. Only the Initial Equipment value has been transcribed.

The 1938 inventory concludes with a summary of financial detail covering pages 127 to 132. On the right hand side of these pages is some financial summary information for 1940 and 1941 which has not been transcribed. Pages 133 to 138 present similar information for 1943 and 1944 and also have not been transcribed.

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Places listed in the 1938 Inventory, click on a page number to go to that page.

Adamsdown Gardens 4

Alexandra Gardens 4

Cathays Park (Games Section) 4

Cyncoed Gardens 5

Despenser Gardens 6

Ely Playing Fields 6

Ely Recreation Ground 7

Fairoak Road Depot 8

Gorsedd Gardens 14

Grange Gardens 16

Howard Gardens 18

Jubilee Park 20

Kitchener Gardens 20

Llandaff Fields 20

Llandaff North (Hailey Park) 24

Llandennis Gardens 25

Loudoun Square Gardens 26

Maindy Recreation Ground 26

Maitland Street 28

Mill Gardens (Penylan) 28

Moorland Gardens 28

Pengam Recreation Ground 29

Plasturton Gardens 29

Plymouth Great Wood 30

Roath Park Wild Gardens 30

Roath Park Lake 31

Roath Park Botanic Garden 36

Roath Park Pleasure Garden 40

Roath Park Recreation Ground 43

Robinsons Square 44

Seven Oaks Park 44

Sir Davids Field[Thompsons Park] 44

Splott Park 46

Victoria Park 48

Waterloo Gardens 52

Wenallt Cottage 52

The 1938 Inventory of Parks Buildings & Equipment also contained a financial summary which can be found on page 54 of this transcription.

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Adamsdown Gardens

Messroom & LavatoriesQuantity Description £ - s - d7 Seats 28-0-01 Small Locker 0-5-01 Table 1-5-01 Chair 0-3-61 Bucket 0-2-01 Broom 0-3-61 Shears Long Handle 0-4-62 Iron Rakes 0-3-01 Shovel 0-3-01 Spade 0-2-61 Dutch Hoe 0-1-4

Alexandra Gardens, Cathays ParkCaretaker's ShelterQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Electric Kettle 1-0-01 Electric Toaster 1-0-01 Bucket 0-2-01 Bass Broom 0-3-61 Soft Sweeping Brush 0-4-61 Chair 0-3-644 Garden Seats 176-0-0

Cathays Park (Games Section)Caretakers Shelter & OfficeQuantity Description £ - s - d12 Electric Kettle44 Golf Balls 3-6-01 Set of Flags 1 to 18 0-10-01 Set of Arrows 1 to 18 0-18-01 Set of Cups 1 to 18 0-10-06 Nets & Posts Complete 27-0-01 Boring Machine 1-15-01 Hoe 0-1-4

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1 Spade 0-3-61 Mowing Machine 14-0-035 Putters (Golf) 7-17-61 Bucket 0-2-01 Primus Stove 0-10-01 Spanner 0-2-01 1st Aid Outfit 0-5-011 Garden Seats 44-0-01 Sweeping Brush 0-4-6

Cyncoed GardensTelescope House, Tool House & Golf OfficeQuantity Description £ - s - d14 Seats (Open) 56-0-01 Roller 7-6-01 Mowing Machine 14-0-02 Litter Baskets 1-0-079 Putters 17-15-684 Golf Balls 4-4-01 Nippers Pair 0-1-0

Flags 18. Arrows 18. & Cups 18 2-14-01 Wheelbarrow 1-0-02 Trestles 0-5-02 Dutch Hoes 0-2-81 Shovel 0-2-6

Oil Feeder 0-1-61 Spade 0-2-61 Half Moon 0-2-61 Springbox Rake 0-5-02 Wooden Rake 0-1-81 Iron Rake 0-1-61 Long Shears 0-8-61 Short Shears 0-4-61 Reap Hook 0-2-61 Scythe 8/6 & Stone 1/- 0-9-61 Trowel 0-1-61 Hard Broom 0-2-61 Soft Broom 0-3-61 Broom 0-1-4

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1 Stove 1-0-01 Billhook 0-2-61 Grubber 0-2-61 Hosepipe 50' 3-15-01 Dibber 0-2-02 Water Cans 0-6-01 Bucket 0-2-6

ObservatoryQuantity Description £ - s - d5 Electric Fittings 1-17-61 Blackboard & Easel 2-12-61 Table 1-0-01 Cupboard 15-0-024 Chairs 8-8-01 Pair Steps 0-15-0

Despenser GardensCaretakers ShelterQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Table 1-5-01 Chair 0-3-61 1st Aid Chest 0-5-01 Soft Brush 0-3-61 Bucket 0-2-01 Kettle 0-5-01 Square Shovel 0-3-619 Garden Seats 76-0-06 Seats (Clare Gardens) 24-0-0

Public Shelter – Nil

Ely Playing FieldsFootball Dressing Room – Nil

Shed Double Dressing Room – Nil

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Ely Recreation GroundPavilion, Bowls Shelter, Hut used as Mess Room & StoresQuantity Description £ - s - d15 Garden Seats 60-0-01 Roller B.S. 30 x 30 7-0-01 Hand Mowing Machine 14-0-096 Bowls 120-0-06 Jacks 0-3-012 Canvas Sheets 4-16-012 Roller Mats 2-8-016 Indicators 0-5-01 Whale Bone Brush 5-0-01 Water Sprinkler 1-15-0Ft 100 Hosepipe 4 25' 7-10-01 Bowls Pavilion Counter 1-10-01 Open Wall Rack 2-0-01 Mess Room Cupboard 0-5-05 Sets Tennis Nets & 10 Tennis Posts 18-0-05 Sets Tennis Nets 7-10-09 Yds Coco Matting 0-13-62 Scythes 0-4-01 Handle 0-3-62 Waste Baskets 0-10-01 Square Shovel 0-2-81 Round Shovel 0-2-81 Hoe (English) 0-1-61 Hoe (Dutch) 0-1-41 Spade 0-4-61 Grubber 0-2-61 Pick(2) & Handle(1) 0-3-01 Steel Rake 0-1-41 Reap Hook 0-2-61 Billhook 0-2-61 Half Moon 0-3-05 Padlocks 0-5-06 Mole Traps 0-9-01 Garden Fork 0-3-01 Bucket 0-2-61 Watering Can 0-3-0

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1 Oil Feeder 0-1-61 Long Handled Shears 0-4-61 Short Handled Shears 0-4-61 Wheelbarrow 1-0-01 Soft Brush 0-3-010 Lockers 1-10-012 Chairs (Open) 4-10-059 Goloshes (Pairs) 13-15-6

Fairoak Road DepotSmiths ShopQuantity Description £ - s - d2 Forges & Irons 10-0-02 Stacks 4-5-03 Anvils 6-0-02 Vices 4-0-02 Tue Irons & Boshes 5-0-02 Tanks (Cooling) 3-5-01 Swage Block 2-0-02 Angle Iron Blocks 4-0-01 Straightening Block 1-15-01 Jack 3-0-01 1 x 1 H. P. Motor Fan 35-0-01 Drilling Machine 7-0-01 Punching Machine 20-0-01 Hammer Sledge 0-10-02 Hammer Flogging 0-10-01 Hammer Hand 0-3-01 Hammer Riveting 0-3-012 Pairs of Tongs 1-4-02 Pipe Grips 0-10-01 Pulley Block 1-10-01 Hand Truck 6-0-01 Portable Forge 3-10-02 Ratchets 1-5-02 Clamps 0-12-02 Spanners 5/8" 0-4-61 Spanner 3/4" x 5/8" 0-2-62 Spanner 5/8" x 1/2" 0-4-0

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1 Spanner 1/2" x 3/8" 0-1-61 Spanner 3/8" x 1/4" 0-1-02 Pairs Foot Grips 0-7-04 Pairs Wire Clippers 0-8-02 Pairs Wire Nippers 0-5-04 Pairs Pliers 0-12-02 Pairs Shears 0-5-62 Chisels 0-2-02 Punches 0-2-02 Gouges 0-2-02 Axe Saws 0-9-01 Shifting Spanner 0-7-61 Belly Brace 0-10-01 Swage Top & Bottom 1" 0-3-01 Swage Top & Bottom 5/8" 0-3-01 Swage Top & Bottom 1/2" 0-3-01 Swage Top & Bottom 3/8" 0-3-01 Swage Top & Bottom 1/4" 0-3-01 Fullers 5/8" 0-3-01 Fullers 1/2" 0-3-01 Fullers 1" 0-3-01 Set of Drills 7/32" to 1" 1-10-024 Bolts 2" x 3/8" 0-1-0144 Rivets Various 0-5-06 Files Various 0-5-02 Cupboards 2-0-03 Electric Fittings 0-15-01 First Aid Box 0-7-61 6 Tread Ladder 0-2-62 Wooden Benches 3' 0-5-0

Office DownstairsQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Deal Table 2-10-02 Chairs Leather Top 1-0-01 Cupboard 7' 4 Shelves 2-10-01 Cupboard (4' 6") 8 Shelves 2-0-01 Cupboard & Plans 8-0-01 Cupboard Glazed Front 3 Shelves 1-10-01 Counter 1-15-0

Lino as Laid 10-0-0

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1 Oliver Typewriter 15-0-01 Wall Dial 1-0-01 Fire Guard 0-7-61 Wooden Washstand 0-10-01 Coal Scuttle 0-5-02 Electric Fittings 0-10-01 Waste Paper Basket 0-1-01 Ellams Duplicator 1-5-0

Fire Irons 0-2-03 Wicker Letter Baskets 0-3-01 Stapler 1-0-0

Perforator 0-1-01 Letter Press & Stand 1-0-02 Nest of 6c Cardboard Files 0-10-02 Coco Mats 1-0-0

Mr Nelmes OfficeQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Kneehole Roll Top Desk 6-0-01 Chair (Swivel) 0-15-01 Chair (Arm) 0-10-01 Chair 0-7-61 Cupboard Glazed Front 8-0-01 Cupboard Fixed 5-0-0

Lino 6-0-01 Drawing Board 1-10-01 T. Square 0-10-01 Trestle Table 0-10-01 Perforator 0-1-03 Wicker Letter Baskets 0-3-01 Oak Instand [Inkstand?] 0-3-61 Oak Stationery Cabinet 0-5-015 Pictures Various 3-15-01 Framed Plan of Cardiff 0-15-03 Electric Fittings 0-15-01 Oak Fender 0-7-61 Fire Guard 0-2-61 Coal Scuttle 0-7-61 Poker 0-1-01 Rug (Blue Figured) 1-15-01 Rug (Red Figured) 1-10-0

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4 Nests of 6b Cardboard Files 1-10-0

Office UpstairsQuantity Description £ - s - d2 Deal Tables 2-10-01 Desk (Sloping with Rails) 4-0-01 Safe (Miller) 3' x 2' 6-0-0

Lino 5-0-01 Counter 1-5-01 Ladder 10 Tread 0-15-0

Cabinet Cast Metal 6-10-0Waste Paper Basket 0-1-0

1 Rug 4' x 2'6" 1-0-01 Rug 0-3-02 Chairs 0-12-01 Stool (Office) 0-7-61 Fire Guard 0-5-01 Coco Mat 0-15-02 Nests Cardboard Files 0-10-03 Wicker Letter Baskets 0-3-01 Coal Scuttle 0-7-61 Poker 0-1-01 Cash Bag 0-10-01 Letter Scales 0-5-01 Wire Letter Basket 0-1-01 Oak Cabinet (2 Drawers) 0-10-0

Electric Fittings

Office OuterQuantity Description £ - s - d

Lino 5-0-0Shelving 2-0-0

1 Deal Table 1-10-01 Chair 0-7-61 Electric Fitting 0-5-01 Cupboard Glazed 2-10-015 Case Ordnance Maps 7-10-0

Rug 1-0-0

Woodcutting ShedQuantity Description £ - s - d

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1 Circular Saw & Bench 10-0-04 Circular Saws 2-0-0

Weighing Machine 4e 2-10-01 Fire Extinguisher 1-15-01 Shovel 0-3-01 Grindstone 36" x 6" 1-15-01 Punching Machine 2-10-01 10 H. P. Motor (W.house) 10-0-01 11 Tread Ladder 0-10-01 14 Tread Ladder 0-12-63 Electric Fittings 0-15-01 Lockyer [Locker?] 1-0-01 Hand Saw 0-10-06 Leather Safes 0-1-636 Belt Fasteners 0-6-01 Spanner 0-4-91 Axe 5lb 0-7-61 Hammer Sledge 14 0-7-61 Cross Cut Saw 6' 0-8-0

Stores, Mess Room & ShedQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Fire Extinguisher 1-15-020 Ice Ladders & Trestles 15-0-01 Band Stand (Portable) 20-0-0

Electric Fitting 0-5-04 Benches 8' 1-0-01 Bench 4' 0-3-61 Bench 5' 0-4-02 Fire Buckets 0-7-03 Buckets 0-7-61 Shovel 0-3-01 Cupboard 0-5-01 Deal Table 5' 0-10-01 Ladder 9 Tread 0-10-01 Chair 0-3-61 Trestle Table 0-10-01 Spring Balance 0-10-01 Ladder 6 Tread 0-5-03 Shelves 18 Pigeon Holes 2-0-03 Shelves 15 Bins 1-10-0

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Shelves 18 Bins 2-0-0Shelving 8 Shelves 1-0-0

1 Fire Guard 0-5-01 Oil Lamp 0-10-01 Electric Motor & Starter 2-10-0

Shelving 3 Shelves 0-10-01 Deal Table 0-10-01 Electric Fire 1-5-03 Chairs 0-10-61 Wall Shelf 30 Drawers 2-0-0

Seed Presses 1-0-06 Thigh Boots (Pairs) 2-11-03 Knee Boots (Pairs) 0-13-61 Wooden Chest 0-5-01 Table 0-5-01 Electric Fitting 0-5-01 Sweeping Brush 0-3-6

Private Dwelling HouseQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Gas Stone (Parkinsons) 10-0-01 Gas Boiler (10 Gal) 3-10-01 Gas Fire 2-0-01 Electric Cooker

Wash Boiler2 Cupboards

Carpenters Shop Wedal RdQuantity Description £ - s - d4 Benches 6-0-01 Band Saw 20-0-01 Mortice Machine & Tools 10-0-01 Wreath Rack 5-0-03 Clamps 2-0-01 T. Square 0-15-01 Desk (Sloping) 2-0-01 Office Stool 0-7-63 Electric Fittings 0-15-01 Bucket 0-2-01 Hand Truck 5-0-01 Vice 0-7-6

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1 Spanner 0-4-91 Auger Bit 1½" 0-4-01 Auger Bit 1" 0-2-62 Sweeping Brushes 0-6-01 Pit Saw 0-10-0

Shed Adjoining used as StoresQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Ladder (50 Rung) 8-0-01 Ladder (43 Rung) 7-10-01 Ladder (17 Rung) 3-10-01 Ladder (20 Rung) 4-0-01 Ladder (14 Rung) 1-0-01 Grindstone 1-10-0

Shed used as StoresQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Cross Cut Saw 0-5-010 Large Shovels 1-10-02 Spades 0-6-01 Bass Broom 0-4-03 Buckets 0-6-01 Garden Rake 0-2-62 Crow Bars 0-2-01 Heavy Mallet 0-4-02 Hammers 0-6-0

Gorsedd GardensCaretakers Shelter or Broadcasting ShelterQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Rack Records1 Cupboard (for records)1 Table (Teak)4 Chairs (Teak)

Tool ShedQuantity Description £ - s - d21 Garden Seats 84-0-01 Truck 7-0-01 Ladder 1-5-0

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1 Ladder 20 Tread 1-0-02 Hand Mowers 16" 16-0-01 Motor Mower 60-0-01 Pensylvannia Mower 7-10-02 Long Secateurs 0-7-01 Hand Secateurs 0-3-02 Pruning Chisels 0-2-01 Cross Cut Saw 0-9-04 Hand Saws 0-12-02 Short Shears 0-5-64 Trowels 0-6-01 Bucket 0-2-62 Ropes 0-4-01 Grubber 0-2-62 Shovels (Square) 0-6-03 Shovels (Navvy) 0-9-01 Pruner 0-5-02 Pliers 0-4-02 Forks Garden 0-7-04 Spades 0-10-02 Rakes Iron 0-2-82 Rakes Long Hay 0-4-81 Turf Iron 0-8-61 Soft Brush 0-3-61 Spike 0-2-66 Hoes (Dutch) 0-8-01 Grindstone 1-0-02 Axes 0-10-02 Oil Cans 0-3-02 Beaters 0-5-02 Mallets 0-4-02 Watering Cans 0-4-02 Picks 0-5-01 Reap Hook 0-2-61 Rake Springbok 0-5-02 Lawn Rollers 14-10-01 Hand Broom 0-3-63 Scythes 1-5-61 Spirit Level 0-1-61 Tape Measure 0-10-0

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1 Set Levelling Rods 0-7-61 Balloon Type Bellow 1-8-62 Petrol Cans (5 Gal) 0-9-01 Garden Line 0-2-01 Spade 0-3-01 Rake 0-1-41 Hand Shears 0-3-61 Pruning Saw 0-3-61 Pick 0-2-61 Fork Garden 0-2-62 Hoes Dutch 0-2-81 Shears Long H. 0-4-61 Half Moon 0-1-61 Bill Hook 0-2-61 American Saw 0-3-62 Long Shears 0-7-01 Kettle 0-5-02 Half Moons 0-6-01 Tool Chest 0-10-01 Cupboard 1-0-01 Gas Fire 0-15-01 Table 0-7-6

Grange GardensCaretakers ShelterQuantity Description £ - s - d2 Cupboards 1-10-0

Seating & Lockers 2-0-01 Table 1-0-0

Chair 0-3-62 First Aid Chest 0-15-01 Bucket 0-3-01 Brush (Soft) 0-3-61 Mop 0-1-21 Kettle (Copper) 0-7-64 Pruning Saw 1-0-01 Cross Cut Saw 0-10-02 Pruning Chisel 0-3-01 Axe (Felling) 0-10-6

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2 Hooks 0-7-01 Garden Line 0-1-01 Tape Measure 0-12-01 Set Drain Rods 1-15-0

Ladies Dressing Room & Tennis PavilionQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Table 2-10-04 Nets 7-0-04 Sets of Posts 16-0-0

Bowls Pavilion & Dressing RoomQuantity Description £ - s - d48 Goloshes pairs 8-8-0

Lockers and Seats 2-0-0Table 1-0-0

49 Seats (Open Space) 196-0-0


Band Stand – Nil

Room under Band StandQuantity Description £ - s - d2 Mowing Machines 14-0-0

Coco Matting 1-5-01 Tennis Marker 1-15-01 Hand Truck 6-0-03 Barrows Navvy 3-0-01 Barrow 1-15-01 Motor Mowing Machine 60-0-02 Hand Mowing Machine 28-0-02 Hand Secateurs 0-7-02 Long Secateurs 0-17-01 Steel Bar 0-2-01 Reap 0-2-62 Swan Neck Hose 0-8-06 Hoes Dutch 0-8-01 Rake Wooden 0-3-61 Rake Iron 0-2-64 Spades 0-12-04 Shovels Square 0-10-0

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2 Shovels Round 0-5-02 Picks 0-7-03 Picks Grubbing 0-10-64 Trowels (Garden) 0-4-02 Shears (Edging) 0-7-02 Shears (Grass) 0-7-04 Forks Garden 0-16-01 Turfing Iron 0-10-02 Scythes 1-1-01 Rake (Springbox) 0-5-01 Hand Roller 6-0-0

Bowls Office Stores & Open ShedQuantity Description £ - s - d95 Bowls 18-15-06 Jacks 0-3-012 Rubber Mats 2-14-012 Canvas Mats 7-10-01 Whalebone Brush 3-0-01 Soft Brush 0-3-6100' Hose Piping 7-10-01 Sprayer 1-15-01 Scythe 0-10-61 Hoe 0-1-41 Spade 0-2-61 Shovel 0-2-61 Shears 0-4-61 Shears (Grass) 0-3-61 Rake 0-5-01 Fork 0-10-01 Wall Rack 2-0-01 Cupboard 1-10-01 Extension Ladder 1-0-0

Howard GardensCaretaker's ShelterQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Table 1-0-01 Chair 0-6-0

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Bowls (80) 20 Sets 10-0-012 Rubber Mats 2-2-0

Wall Rack (20 Sections 2-10-010 Duck Boards 4' 1-0-024 Pairs of Goloshes 4-18-01 Bucket 0-3-61 Gas Fire 1-0-01 Wall Cupboard 0-10-01 Knee Boots (Pair) 0-8-0

Shelving 1-0-021 Seats 84-0-0

Public Shelter & Latrine – Nil

Bowls Pavilion & Dressing RoomQuantity Description £ - s - d

Cupboard (32) Lockers 2-10-03 Chairs 1-2-6

Seating 3-0-0

Cab Shelter used as Bowls ShedQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Hand Mower J. P. 16" 14-10-01 Hand Mower "Anglia" 14" 13-15-08 Lockers 4-0-02 Tennis Court Net & Posts 8-0-01 Tennis Court Marker 1-15-01 Sprinkler 1-5-01 Whale Bone Brush 2-10-01 Shears (Long) 0-4-61 Shears (Short) 0-3-01 Shovel 0-2-61 Fork (Bowling Green) 0-3-01 Half Moon 0-2-61 Hoe (Dutch) 0-4-61 Bucket 0-3-616 Chairs 4-0-01 Roller 4C[?] 6-0-01 Waste Paper Basket 0-5-0

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Jubilee ParkCaretakers Cabin & Football Dressing RoomQuantity Description £ - s - d11 Garden Seats (Open) 44-0-06 Padlocks 0-6-01 Hard Broom 0-3-61 Soft Broom 0-4-02 Buckets 0-5-01 Shovel 0-3-01 Mop 0-1-21 Iron Bar 0-2-0

Rake (Iron) 0-3-62 Chairs 0-5-01 Table 1-10-01 Scrubbing Brush 0-1-6

Hand Saw 0-3-62 Hurricane Lamp 0-2-6

Cycle Notice 0-2-6

Kitchener GardensOpen SpaceQuantity Description £ - s - d

Swings 14-8-01 Hobby Horse 20-0-01 Chute 40-0-01 Merry Go Round 35-0-03 Concrete Seats 15-0-0

Llandaff FieldsConcert PavilionQuantity Description £ - s - d18 Cambridge Chairs 6-15-0

Tree Ropes 2-0-05 Mirrors 5-0-01 Mirror 3-0-01 Basket 2-0-02 Fire Extinguishers (2 Gall) 5-0-0

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6 Fire Buckets 1-4-01 Steps (Pair) 1-0-074 Electric Fittings 35-0-0

Stage Curtains (Complete) 50-0-012 Dust Sheets 2-0-01000 Chairs 375-0-0200 Chairs Tip Up Plush 100-0-0

Stage Floor (Maple) 50-0-057 Seats 228-0-0

Pay Box Near Pavilion – Nil

Refreshment Contractors House – Nil

Outhouses in connection therewith – Nil

Cafe & Lavatories – Nil

Mens Mess RoomQuantity Description £ - s - d

Benching 1-0-0Stove 0-10-0Kettle 0-3-6Hurricane Lamp 0-2-6Refuse Baskets 1-0-0

1 Hand Truck 8-0-01 Wheelbarrow 1-0-02 Scythes 1-1-02 Hoes Dutch 0-2-81 Hoe Eng 0-1-42 Rakes Garden 0-10-02 Spades 0-5-03 Shovels Round 0-8-02 Shovel Square 0-5-41 Axe 0-7-61 Billhook 0-2-02 Picks 0-10-02 Grubbers 0-5-01 Sledge 0-5-02 Hooks Reap 0-7-01 Saw (Hand) 0-3-61 Saw (Cross Cut) 0-8-6

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1 Shears (Long) 0-4-61 Shears (Short) 0-4-61 Fork (Hay) 0-10-01 Rake (Hay) 0-10-0

Park Keepers LodgeQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Safe (Cartwrights) 7-10-08 Electric Fittings 3-0-01 Dresser Cupboard 5-0-01 Cupboard 2-10-01 Set Draining Rods 2-0-0

Baths Pump HouseQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Motor Pump & Motor 50-0-02 Life Belts 0-15-0

Footboards 1-0-01 Squegee 0-5-62 Buckets 0-5-01 Soft Brush 0-3-6

“Ladies” Dressing Boxes – Nil

“Mens” Dressing Boxes – Nil

Baths Pay Box – Nil

Filtration HouseQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Ladder 0-15-0

Filtration PlantQuantity Description £ - s - d

1,700-0-0

New Dressing Room at rear – Nil

Bowls PavilionQuantity Description £ - s - d96 Bowls 120-0-0

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7 Jacks 0-3-615 Rubber Mats 2-8-015 Canvas Mats 4-16-01 Whalebone Brush 3-0-050 Goloshes (Pairs) 8-15-015 Rink Indicators 0-15-0

Hosepiping 100' 6-10-02 Hand Machines J. P. 28-0-01 Roller 7-0-01 Water Sprinkler 1-15-01 Ticket Punch 0-2-048 Putters 12-0-042 Golf Balls 2-2-01 Hole Piercer 1-5-018 Tee Cups 0-11-018 Tee Arrows 0-18-018 Flags 1-2-62 Soft Brooms 0-7-02 Hand Brooms 0-7-0

Primer Stove 0-10-01 First Aid 0-7-61 Wash Stand 1-15-01 Wall Rack (24 Sections) 2-0-0

Shelving 0-7-61 Table 0-5-01 Cupboard 0-10-0151 Bathing Costumes 30-4-0223 Bath Towels 14-17-4

Tennis ShelterQuantity Description £ - s - d12 Sets Tennis Posts 36-0-012 Sets Tennis Nets 18-0-01 Tennis Court Marker 1-15-01 Swings (Plank) 38-0-01 Chute 26-10-0

Lavatories at entrance near Pavilion – Nil

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Llandaff North (Hailey Park)Tool House & Mess RoomQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Atco Mower 40-0-01 J. P. Mower 14-0-01 Hand Machine 14-0-0

Boring Prong 0-3-61 Wheelbarrow 1-0-02 Watering Cans 0-5-03 Buckets 0-7-62 Rake (Garden) 0-2-61 Soft Broom 0-3-61 Hard Broom 0-3-01 Mop 0-1-21 Billhook 0-1-61 Half Moon 0-2-61 Hand Saw 0-3-62 Hoes (Dutch) 0-2-81 Long Handled Shears 0-4-61 Short Handled Shears 0-3-62 Scythes 0-7-01 Pick 0-3-02 Round Shovels 0-5-41 Spade 0-2-610 Padlocks 0-10-0

Hosepipe 20' 1-10-0Whalebone Brush 2-0-0Straight Edge 0-1-0Beater 0-2-6Besoms 0-1-2Hoe (Draw) 0-1-4

Bowls OfficeQuantity Description £ - s - d96 Bowls 120-0-08 Jacks 0-4-045 Goloshes Pairs 7-17-612 Canvas Mats 4-16-012 Rubber Mats 2-8-016 Indicators 0-10-0

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Hosepiping 130' 6-0-0Sets 6 Tennis Posts (Open 18-0-0Sets 6 Tennis Nets (Open 9-0-0

18 Putting Arrows 0-10-048 Putters 6-15-024 Golf Balls 1-16-01 Primus Stove 0-15-01 Tennis Post 1-10-01 Counter & Shelves 1-10-032 Seats (Open 128-0-0

Set Swings 14-8-0Merry Go Round 33-5-0

6 Litter Baskets 3-0-0


Bowls PavilionQuantity Description £ - s - d24 Chairs 9-0-0

Football Dressing Rooms – Nil

Ladies Lavatory – Nil

Gents Lavatory – Nil

Llandennis GardensMess Room & Tool ShedQuantity Description £ - s - d10 Seats 40-0-01 Mowing Machine 7-10-01 Shovel 0-3-01 Half Moon 0-5-01 Fork 0-3-61 Scythe 0-5-01 Billhook 0-5-01 Reap Hook 0-5-01 Dutch Hoe 0-1-61 Draw Hoe 0-1-6

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1 Iron Rake 0-1-61 Springbok Rake 0-2-61 Electric Stove 1-6-03 Chairs 0-7-61 Table 1-5-01 Wheelbarrow 1-0-01 Long Arm Shears 0-3-6

Loudoun Square GardensCaretakers Shelter Quantity Description £ - s - d1 Table 1-5-01 Chair 0-3-61 First Aid Chest 0-7-61 Soft Brush 0-3-01 Kettle 0-7-61 Spade 0-2-61 Bucket 0-2-03 Seats Concrete 6-0-09 Seats Garden 36-0-0

Locker Seating 2-0-01 Cupboard 0-10-0

Maindy Recreation GroundPublic Shelter & Lavatories – Nil

Bowls PavilionQuantity Description £ - s - d28 Mats (Green) 17-10-015 Mats (Foot) 4-7-6192 Bowls (48 Sets) 120-0-019 Jacks 0-9-638 Goloshes Pairs 6-13-05 Tennis Nets 12-0-010 Tennis Posts 40-0-0

Wall Cupboard 1-0-02 Wall Cupboard Lockers 15-0-01 Cupboard 3 Shelves 0-10-0

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13 Mats (Foot) 3-11-61 Locker 48 Sections 3-0-028 Duck Boards 3-10-038 Goloshes 6-13-01 Cupboard (Ticket) 0-10-01 Shelf 0-2-61 Golosh Locker 0-10-01 Wheel Barrow 5-0-01 Stove 0-10-01 Screen ½ Inch 1-0-01 Chute 26-10-01 Plank Swing 38-0-01 Ladder 0-2-01 Pair Steps (Pair) 0-10-0

Tool House & Mess RoomQuantity Description £ - s - d2 Scythes 1-1-01 Spade 0-3-61 Hard Broom 0-3-02 Soft Broom 0-3-01 Fork (Garden) 0-3-62 Green Forks 0-10-04 Buckets 0-3-01 Watering Can 0-2-61 Turf Beater 0-2-61 Turfing Iron 0-10-01 Half Moon 0-2-02 Shears (Short) 0-4-61 Shears Long 0-6-61 Reap Hook 0-3-61 Hand Mower 16" 14-0-01 Hand Mower J. P. 13-15-02 Rollers (Green) 6-0-01 Pick 0-3-61 Grubber 0-3-61 Shovel 0-5-02 Hoes Dutch 0-2-81 Hoe (Draw) 0-1-61 Rake 0-3-61 Hand Saw 0-3-6

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1 Green Sprinkler 0-10-61 Hurricane Lamp 0-3-070 Chairs 14-0-025 Garden Seats (Open) 100-0-01 Frame Roller 12-10-0

Maitland StreetOpen SpaceQuantity Description £ - s - d6 Seats (Concrete) 30-0-0

Mill Gardens (Penylan)Public Shelter – Nil

Caretakers ShelterQuantity Description £ - s - d

Stove 0-10-016 Garden Seats 64-0-09 Garden Seats (Brook) 36-0-01 Rake 0-3-61 Ladder 0-2-65 Besoms 0-10-01 Shovel 0-3-61 Mop 0-1-21 Table 0-15-01 Chair 0-3-61 Bucket 0-3-6

Moorland GardensCaretakers ShelterQuantity Description £ - s - d13 Seats 52-0-01 Bucket 0-3-01 Table 1-5-01 Hand Broom 0-3-61 Gas Fire 1-0-0

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1 Besom 0-2-01 First Aid 0-2-62 Chairs 0-4-0


Pengam Recreation GroundPavilionQuantity Description £ - s - d6 Concrete Seats 30-0-016 Benches & Forms 4-0-03 Tables 1-10-01 Wheelbarrow 0-5-01 Bath & Shower 5-0-01 Hosepiping 18' 1-5-01 Bucket 0-3-6

Plasturton GardensCaretakers ShelterQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Table 1-5-01 Chair 0-3-61 First Aid Chest 0-7-61 Soft Brush 0-3-01 Kettle 0-3-61 Bucket 0-3-0

Tool ShedQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Shovel 0-3-61 Rake 0-3-010 Garden Seats 40-0-01 Gas Fire 1-5-01 Cupboard & Shelves 0-10-0

Seating 2-0-0

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Plymouth Great WoodWorkmans Tool HouseQuantity Description £ - s - d12 Latrine Buckets 3-0-06 Notice Boards 12-0-03 Padlocks 0-3-01 Tool Chest 1-0-03 Besoms 0-4-01 Spade 0-3-02 Buckets 0-6-02 Wheelbarrows 2-0-02 Scythes 0-9-01 Kettle 0-3-61 Iron Bar 0-2-02 Grubbers 0-5-01 Pick 0-1-61 Rake (Hay) 0-1-63 Forks (Long) 0-9-02 Steel Wedges 0-1-02 Hammers Hand 0-2-01 Sledge Hammer 0-4-61 Ladder 1-0-03 Hooks (Reap) 0-7-61 Grindstone 1-0-0

Rope 30' 0-10-01 Shovel Sq 0-2-62 Axes 0-10-02 Billhooks 0-3-01 Chisel (Tree) 0-5-02 Saws Hand 0-8-01 Saw (Cross Cut) 4' 0-8-6

Rustic (Public) Shelter – Nil

Roath Park Wild GardensMess Room & Tool StoreQuantity Description £ - s - d2 Saws 0-9-01 Saw Cross Cut 0-8-6

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1 Rake Iron 0-2-62 Springbok Rakes 0-10-01 Mowing Machine 11-0-03 Shovels 0-7-61 Hammer 0-1-01 Lamp 0-2-61 Bucket 0-2-03 Reap Hooks 0-7-63 Picks 0-9-01 Oil Can 0-1-62 Edging Shears 0-9-02 Frying Pans 0-2-01 Kettle 0-3-61 Water Can 0-2-62 Hay Pikes 0-6-02 Spades 0-7-01 Knee Boots (Pair) 0-8-63 Scythes 0-9-01 Three Wheel Truck 10-0-01 Navvy Barrow 1-0-0

Chairs & Benches 1-0-02 Cupboard & 3 Table 2-10-0

ShelterQuantity Description £ - s - d31 Seats (Open Space) 124-0-0

Roath Park LakeTwo Shelters one on each side of Lake in equal proportions – Nil

Wooden lockers known as South Box No 1, Middle Box No 2 & North Box No 3Quantity Description £ - s - d51 Rowing Mats (Covered) 2-11-055 Rowing Mats (Uncovered) 2-15-0196 Cushions 96-0-015 Dunlopillo 18-3-95 Anchors 2-10-0

Boat Repairing Shop

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Quantity Description £ - s - d1 Vice (Large) 1-10-01 Vice (Small) 0-15-01 Bench (4 Cupboards) 2-0-02 Drilling Machines 3-0-01 Bench 0-10-01 Pitch Pot & Ladle 0-7-61 Grindstone 1-10-01 Carborundum 0-10-02 Oil Stones 0-3-01 Cross Cut Saw 0-8-61 Set Compass Saws 0-10-02 Hand Saws 0-7-01 Tenon Saw 0-3-61 Axe 0-3-61 Adze 0-10-01 Jack Plane 0-5-01 Smoothing Plane 0-5-01 Rabbitt Plane 0-5-01 Bullnose Plane 0-5-01 Bead Plane 0-5-01 Greenslade Plane 0-10-07 Chisels 0-7-03 Gauges 0-3-01 Wood Rasp 0-1-03 Braces 0-9-02 Hammers 0-4-01 Spanner Moveable 0-1-61 Shears 0-3-61 Set Wood Bits 0-9-01 Expanding Bit 0-2-62 Screw Drivers 0-3-02 Spokeshaves 0-2-02 Boat Nippers 0-4-01 Roving Iron 0-1-01 Bradawls 0-1-01 Saw Set 0-1-01 Gauge 0-2-01 Mallet 0-1-62 Holding Up Irons 0-1-0

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4 Clamps 0-10-01 Leather Worker Cutters 0-1-61 Chalk Line & Reel 0-0-61 Hatch ½" Bit 0-3-61 Frail 0-1-01 Jack Hammer 0-0-6

Model Yacht House – Nil

Lodge & OfficesQuantity Description £ - s - d2 Tables 1-10-01 Gas Cooker 3-0-01 Cupboard 4 Sections 1-10-01 Bench 0-15-02 Forms 0-15-04 Buckets 0-10-03 Knee Boots (Pairs) 1-5-61 Kettle 0-3-61 Cupboard 0-15-01 Cupboard 1-0-01 Table 0-10-01 Soft Brush 0-3-61 Scrub Brush 0-1-6

Latrines near Lodge & Offices – Nil

Ticket Offices (for Boats)Quantity Description £ - s - d1 Table 1-0-01 First Aid 0-5-01 Wash Basin 0-7-61 Clothes Brush 0-2-01 Mirror 0-2-64 Roller Blinds 1-0-01 Electric Fire 1-0-01 Safe (Whitfields) 3-0-01 Soft Brush 0-3-62 Ticket Cases 3-0-01 Date Machine 2-0-01 Cupboard 0-5-0

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1 Desk (open space) 1-10-0This page includes the comment "Turnstile? not insured?"

Chairs on Boat Stage BalconyQuantity Description £ - s - d100 Chairs (Folding) 37-10-024 Chairs Deck 12-0-0

Store RoomQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Vice 0-15-01 Drilling Machine 1-10-01 Anvil 0-5-01 Hammer 0-2-01 Ball Hammer 0-2-01 Chisel 0-1-02 Mops 0-2-811 Fendoffs 1-7-61 Hard Broom 0-3-61 Hand Truck 5-0-020 Trestles 4-0-03 Tarpaulins 4-0-0

Clock TowerQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Clock 30-0-0

Promenade Mess RoomQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Scrubber 0-1-61 Table 0-15-01 Soft Broom 0-3-01 Billhook 0-2-01 Shovel 0-2-61 Bucket 0-2-61 Ladder 0-5-02 Besoms 0-2-41 Water Can 0-3-62 Chairs 0-15-02 Benches 0-10-01 Fire Stove 1-0-0

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2 Iron Bars 0-2-01 Stretcher 2-0-02 Towels 0-2-01 Electric Fitting 0-5-01 Iron Coin Bin 1-0-01 Mop 0-1-21 Kettle 0-3-61 Frying Pan 0-2-6

Ticket Office (Bathers) – Nil

Dressing Boxes – Nil

New Extension Dressing Boxes – Nil

Refreshment Rooms & Glass HouseQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Counter Marble Top 20-0-01 Counter Curved 10-0-02 Dresser & Shelves 5-0-01 Shelf Marble Top 2-0-01 Fixture Glazed Back 5-0-01 Shelf & Stand 2-10-01 Counter 24 Sections 5-0-02 Electric Bowls 0-10-016 Electric Fittings 4-0-02 Mirrors Framed 10-0-04 Automatic Locks 5-0-0

Refreshment Stall near Refreshment RoomsQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Electric Fitting 0-5-0

Skiffs & PuntsQuantity Description £ - s - d

Motor Boats & Boatsas per attached memo £3,267-12-0

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Roath Park Botanic GardenLatrines Men & Ladies – Nil

Concert PavilionQuantity Description £ - s - d20 Chairs (Band) 7-10-01250 Chairs (Folding) 468-15-011 Chairs (Dressing Room) 2-15-010 Stage Curtains 20-0-02 Drop Curtains 20-0-03 Curtains 10-0-02 Wings 10-0-01 Sound Board 4-0-060 Electric Fittings 22-10-02 Flood Lights 2-0-06 Electric Shade Lights 3-0-012 Electric Fittings 3-0-07 Batten Curtains 1-10-04 Batten Curtains 2-0-0300 Chair Cushions 5-0-01 Table 0-5-01 Waste Paper Basket 0-1-01 Pair Steps 1-5-02 Mirrors 0-10-01 Mirror 6' 3-0-04 Enamel Buckets 0-18-01 Water Can 0-4-66 Fire Buckets 1-7-02 Fire Extinguishers (2Gall) 5-0-01 Table 0-3-01 Notice Board 0-5-01 Notice Board 0-10-01 Call Board 0-2-61 Rung (13) Steps 3-0-0

Scenery (2 Scenes) 2-10-0Canvas Screens 25-0-0

1 Chute (Open Space) 38-0-01 Swing Plank (Open) 26-12-0

Band Stand – Nil

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Ticket Office near Band Stand – Nil

ShelterIn 1938 no inventory information was provided for the Botanic Gardens Shelter, but there is an entry for 1941-42 showing "Bee Hive Equipment" costing £16-7-5 together with a comment "2 Hives Complete".

Aquarium & Fish HatcheryQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Extension Ladder 1-10-02 Chairs 0-15-0It is interesting that no equipment relating to the function of the Aquarium or Hatchery was listed. A comment was added, possibly at a later date, "In abeyance. Pending decision by Committee".

Cacti House – NilThere was no 1938 inventory information but an entry which said “Cacti (Gifts)”

Chrysanthemum HouseQuantity Description £ - s - d- Blooms1 Set Scales & Weights 1-10-03 Water Cans 1-10-0

Boiler HouseQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Model B Solar Boiler 30-0-0

There are comments under this entry in different handwriting, added later:- “Boiler House model Robin Hood New C.” and “Ex Insole Court 1944”

Propagating House & Side LightQuantity Description £ - s - d3 Water Cans 1-10-01 Cabin Light 0-10-02 Syringe 1-6-0

Four Light Frames near Propagating House – Nil

Boiler House & Nursery StoreQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Robin Hood Boiler 30-0-01 Cabin Light 0-10-01 Fertilizer Bin 1-0-01 Wooden Trough 5-0-0

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Observation House (4 THERM) 5-0-02 Rototherms 0-9-01 Rototherm Maximum 0-6-01 Thermometer (Glass) 0-5-01 Rain Gauge 2-0-01 Ladder 0-5-0

Potting Shed & Mess RoomQuantity Description £ - s - d120' Hosepiping 6-0-03 Electric Fittings 0-15-01 Cupboard 0-10-01 Table 0-5-01 Table 0-10-01 Cupboard 0-10-01 Wall Cupboard 1-10-01 Bench 0-3-01 Bin 0-10-02 Shears (Pairs) 0-10-02 Trowels 0-2-01 Chair 0-7-63 Knee Boots (Pairs) 1-5-610 Fumigators XL 0-15-02 Vapourers[?] Sulphur 1-0-01 Sprayer 0-2-01 Billhook 0-2-01 Bucket 0-2-61 Hand Saw 0-9-62 Wheelbarrows 2-0-01 Edging Shears (Pair) 0-9-06 Sieves 0-15-03 Edging Shovels 0-6-01 Swing Water Barrow 7-10-02 Plant Carriers 3-10-04 Spades 0-10-06 Forks 0-12-64 Brooms 0-4-81 Fork (Hay) 0-1-61 Garden Line 0-3-64 Hoes Dutch 0-5-43 Rakes 0-4-6

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3 Hoes Draw 0-4-61 Oil Can 0-1-61 Hand Truck / Bentleys 10-0-0400 Seed Boxes 3-15-02 Tubs 1-0-030 Archangel Mats 3-15-01500 Pots (Potting) 20-0-01 Bucket 0-3-01 Soft Brush 0-3-61 Hand Fork 0-3-0

Shed for Pots – Nil

Formans Tool StoreQuantity Description £ - s - d10 Shovels 1-10-05 Long Handled Shears Pairs 1-2-64 Shears (Pairs) 0-14-05 Spades 0-16-62 Axes 0-9-01 Mallet (Small) 0-2-61 Mallet (Large) 0-5-07 Forks 1-4-63 Forks (Border) 0-7-69 Rakes Iron 0-13-65 Springbox Rakes 1-5-07 Dutch Hoes 0-10-69 Dutch Hoes (Small) 0-13-03 Wooden Rakes 0-4-04 Draw Hoes 0-10-02 Reap Hooks 0-9-03 Hydrants 2-5-01 Turfing Iron 0-9-02 Hand Saws 0-9-03 Buckets 0-7-61 Bass Broom 0-3-61 Soft Broom 0-4-61 Half Moon 0-5-05 Trowels 0-6-31 Pair of Steps 1-5-025 Planks 6-0-0

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2 Frames 0-15-04 Watering Cans 0-10-01 Planter 0-5-03 Large Ropes 1-10-01 Sledge Hammer 0-7-61 Frying Pan 0-3-01 Kettle 0-3-61 Large Roller 10-0-03 Wheel Barrows 3-0-01 Three Wheel Truck 21-0-02 Screens 1-10-01 Pair Steps 1-5-01 Mowing Machine (Pen) 7-10-01 Mowing Machine ( [Sar?] ) 14-0-0240 Hosepiping (4 LENGTHS) 18-0-01 Cross Cut Saw 0-8-61 Sprayer 5-0-02 Extension Ladders 6-0-013 Litter Baskets 6-10-01 Stove 1-10-090 Seats 360-0-01 Atco Mower 60-0-01 Weed Cutter 5-0-01 Weed Barge 3-0-01 Stand Pipe 2-0-01 Tractor Roller 10-0-024 Sacks 1-4-01 Bedford Tractor 500-0-01 Chevrolet Lorry 250-0-0

Roath Park Pleasure GardenShelter – Nil

Mess RoomQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Steps (Pair) 0-10-01 Cupboard 0-10-01 Table 0-15-034 Seats (Open) 136-0-0

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44 Seats (Open) 152-0-0[Values of £136 and £152 were entered for the last two items but were crossed out and not included in the total shown in the summary.]

Tool ShedQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Axe 0-4-61 Box Barrow 1-10-02 Draw Hoes 0-5-02 Border Forks 0-10-08 Garden Forks 2-0-01 Hay Fork 0-4-31 Garden Line 0-1-61 Hatchet 0-2-61 Half Moon 0-5-02 Billhooks 0-10-01 Oil Can 0-1-61 Oil Gun 0-1-91 Bucket 0-2-01 Secateurs Pair 0-8-06 Iron Rakes 0-9-04 Wooden Rakes 0-6-02 Springbox Rakes 0-10-01 Knee Boots (Pair) 0-8-66 Spades 2-0-03 Shears (Pairs) 0-13-64 Shears (Edging) 1-4-04 Shovels 0-10-02 Reaping Hooks 0-8-01 Pruning Saw 0-3-62 Cross Cut Saw 0-10-02 Scythes 0-9-01 Secateurs (Pair) 0-8-01 Sledge Hammer 0-7-01 Steel Tape 0-12-61 Cupboard 0-15-02 Trowels 0-3-02 Tennis Mats 0-10-01 Tree Pruning Chisel 0-7-62 Turf Beaters 0-10-01 Turf Lifter 0-9-0

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1 Table 1-0-02 Watering Cans 0-5-06 Dutch Hoes 6" 0-15-06 Dutch Hoes 4" 0-12-02 Wheel Barrows 2-0-01 Two-Wheel Truck 14-0-01 Mowing Machine (Anglia) 6-10-01 Mowing Machine (Leo) 3-0-01 Mowing Machine (Bank) 3-10-01 Oil Stove (Valor) 1-5-01 Iron Coke Stove 1-5-03 Rollers 21-0-0139 Folding Chairs 31-0-078 Seats 288-0-0

First Aid 0-5-0

Director of Parks Dwelling HouseQuantity Description £ - s - d

Wash Boiler 3-1-4Cooker 11-6-6

Wash House adjoining Dwelling House – Nil

Public Shelter on Island – Nil

Tea Room – Nil

Bowling Green Pavilion & Attendants LodgeQuantity Description £ - s - d184 Bowls 230-0-018 Jacks 0-9-037 Goloshes Pairs 8-6-024 Rubber Mats 8-8-024 Canvas Mats 15-0-01 Ransom 14" Mowing M 14-0-01 Roller 7-0-014 Tennis Posts 53-0-07 Tennis Nets 12-5-0

Hosepiping 200' 17-10-0120' Rubber Hosepipe 8-0-01 Stand Pipe 2-0-01 Tennis Marker 1-5-0

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16 Bank Seats 4-0-01 Copper Urn 1-10-02 Bowling Green Forks 0-15-024 No. Peg 1-4-02 Buckets 0-5-01 Scythe 0-4-61 Bass Broom 0-2-61 Soft Brush 0-3-01 Knee Boot (Pair) 0-8-61 Tape 60' 0-10-61 Cupboard 15 Sections 2-10-01 Cupboard 24 Sections 3-10-01 Locker 1-0-02 Cupboards 1-0-0

Lockers 72 Sections 15-0-0

Bowling Green Pavilion & LavatoriesQuantity Description £ - s - d

Lockers (72 Sections) 15-0-0

Mess Room – Nil

Roath Park Recreation GroundDressing RoomsQuantity Description £ - s - d24 Seats 136-0-02 Tubs 1-5-011 Benches 2-15-03 Electric Fittings 1-2-6

Mess Room near EntranceQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Electric Stove 1-5-01 Table 0-5-01 Electric Fitting 0-5-01 Bucket 0-3-01 Mop 0-1-41 Soft Brush 0-3-0

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Robinsons SquareOpen Space Quantity Description £ - s - d6 Concrete Seats 30-0-0

Seven Oaks ParkShedQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Chute 30' 38-0-01 Plank Swing 26-12-0

Sir Davids Field [aka Thompsons Park]Park Keepers LodgeQuantity Description £ - s - d

Seating 0-5-01 Stove 0-10-01 Water Can 0-4-61 Hard Broom 0-3-61 Mop 0-1-41 Bin 0-10-01 Cupboard 0-5-01 Bucket 0-3-0A comment alongside, possibly of a later date, mentioned “Open Space 1 Bronze Statue 'Boy' “ but no value was given.

W.C. near Tennis Pavilion Ladies & Gents – Nil

Boiler HouseQuantity Description £ - s - d

Boiler 30-0-0

Propagating House – Nil

Combined Potting, Mess & Tool HouseQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Stove 1-0-03 Hand Shears (Pairs) 0-4-6

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2 Long Shears (Pairs) 0-8-62 Saws Hand 0-7-01 Cross Cut Saw 0-8-61 Long Secateurs 0-8-62 Hand Forks 0-2-03 Trowels 0-1-62 Hand Secateurs (Pair) 0-3-63 Billhooks 0-15-03 Sieves 0-10-62 Half Moon 0-10-02 Rakes Iron 0-4-04 Rakes Hay 0-8-02 Scythes 0-19-04 Spades 0-12-02 Dutch Hoes 0-2-81 Draw Hoe 0-2-61 Shovel (Round) 0-3-02 Shovels (Sq) 0-5-01 First Aid 0-5-01 Rope 100' 0-5-0130' Hosepiping 13-10-01 J. P. Machine 16" 14-0-01 Tennis Marker 1-5-04 Buckets 0-12-01 Potting Bench 1-0-01 Bench 0-5-01 Bench 0-2-61 Cupboard 0-10-03 Picks 0-10-61 Crow Bar 0-1-010 Wire Litter Baskets 5-0-01 Grubber 0-2-02 Semi Circle Seats 3-0-032 Wooden Seats 168-0-06 Concrete Seats 9-0-03 Iron Seats 6-0-01 Roller 6-0-04 Sets Tennis Nets & Posts 22-0-03 Wheelbarrows 3-0-01 Hand Truck 8-0-0

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6 Besoms 0-8-01 Pair Steps 1-10-01 Ladder 0-5-025 yards Chestnut Fencing 1-17-64 Watering Cans 0-12-01 Kettle 5-0-01 Sun Dial (GIFT) 15-0-0

Football Dressing Room – Nil

Splott ParkTwo Open Shelters in equal proportions – Nil

Band Stand – Nil

Bowls Pavilion & AnnexQuantity Description £ - s - d2 Bowls Racks 2-10-01 Lockers (Lock-up) 5-0-030 Canvas Mats 18-15-0192 Bowls 192-0-024 Jacks 0-12-024 Rubber Mats 2-14-01 Ransome Lawn Mower

Pennsylvania 15" 11-0-01 Lock-up Desk Sloping 1-0-055 Goloshes pairs 12-7-614 Duck Boards 4-15-01 Bowling Green Brush 3-0-030 Chairs 7-0-0

Park Keepers LodgeQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Deal Table 1-0-01 Primus Stove 0-10-02 Chairs 0-15-0

Mess Room & Tool StoreQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Atco Motor Mower 22" 60-0-0

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Hand Truck 7-0-0Tennis Nets 10, Posts 20 40-0-0

2 Rollers 4 [C?] 7-0-01 Rollers 7 [C?] 5-0-02 Wheel Barrows 20-0-0

Tennis Marker 1-15-0200' Hosepiping (6 lengths) 13-0-01 Grindstone 1-10-01 Spade 0-2-65 Shovels 0-10-03 Forks 1-1-05 Bowling Green Forks 1-5-01 Set Boring Rods 0-2-62 Long Shears (Pairs) 0-9-04 Iron Rakes 0-8-01 Springbox Rake 0-5-02 Wooden Rake 0-3-42 Dutch Hoes 0-3-01 Draw Hoe 0-1-63 Scythes 0-13-63 Picks 0-10-63 Brooms 0-9-03 Reap Hooks 0-9-02 Buckets 0-5-02 Knee Boots 2 Pairs 0-9-02 High Boots Pairs 0-17-0

Tape Measure 66' 0-12-61 Spirit Level 0-1-61 Straight Edge 0-1-0

Chairs

Baths Ticket OfficeQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Chair 0-7-6140 Towels 4/6170 Costumes 4/615 Curtains 7-10-02 Hampers 2-0-0The value of the Towels was £18-13-4 and the Costumes was £38-5-0 but these were both crossed out and not included in the summary total.

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Baths: Mens Dressing Room – Nil

Baths: Ladies Dressing Boxes – Nil

Filtration House – Nil

Filtration PlantQuantity Description £ - s - d

Filtration Plant 900-0-02 Buckets 0-5-01 Shovel 0-2-61 Mop 0-1-21 Soft Brush 0-3-61 Hard Broom 0-7-01 Long Brush 1-0-0

Public Bowls Shelter & AnnexQuantity Description £ - s - d30 Chairs 7-0-0

(Open Space) Set Swings 14-8-0(Open Space) Chute 40-0-0(Open Space) Merry Go Round 33-6-0

46 Seats (Open) 184-0-0

Baseball Dressing RoomQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Table 1-5-01 Cupboard 1-0-0

Victoria ParkTennis Pavilion - Hard CourtQuantity Description £ - s - d

Locker & Seating 4-0-01 Chute 30' 38-0-01 Merry Go Round 33-5-01 Ocean Wave 31-7-01 Swings 10' 14-8-01 Giant Stride 10-0-0

Bowls & Tennis PavilionQuantity Description £ - s - d

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16 Sets Tennis Posts 40-0-018 Nets 30-0-01 Tennis Marker 1-15-01 Table 0-15-02 Cupboards 0-10-02 Shelves 0-5-0

Bowls Pavilion (Open)Quantity Description £ - s - d77 Seats (Open Space) 308-0-0

Bowls ShelterQuantity Description £ - s - d40 Goloshes (Pairs) 7-0-096 Bowls 120-0-08 Jacks 0-4-01 Paint Brush 0-1-612 Rink Indicators 1-4-012 Mats 1-7-012 Canvas Mats 5-10-03 Benches 3' x 1' 0-6-01 Locker (32 Sections) 7-10-01 Locker (24 Sections) 5-0-0

Wall Shelving (24 Sections) 2-0-01 Championship Board

Cart & Tool ShedQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Mowing Lines (Pair) 0-10-0

Head Halter 1-10-01 Timber Chain 0-10-01 Stable Bucket 0-3-6

Horse Rug 0-10-0Horse Cloth 0-10-0Dandy Brush 0-2-6Body Brush 0-2-6Curly Comb 0-2-0Coin Bins 1-0-0Bowling Green Prong 1-10-0Tip Cart 15-0-0

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1 Deal Table 1-0-01 Stove 0-15-01 Bench 0-7-61 Cupboard 1-0-01 Tape 0-12-61 Rule 2' 0-2-01 Spirit Level 0-1-6

Mess Room & Tool ShedQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Bowling Green Roller 7-10-01 Mower 16" Shanks 14-10-01 Mower 14" Certes 13-15-01 Whalebone Brush 2-0-02 Tables 1-0-05 Benches 1-5-01 Kettle 0-3-61 Frying Pan 0-2-61 Primus Stove 0-10-6

Stores ShedQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Extension Ladder 5-0-01 Pole Ladder 3-0-01 Hand Truck 8-0-04 Wheelbarrows 4-0-0

Planking 200' 2-10-03 Cross Cut Saws 1-10-02 Hand Saws 0-9-01 Pruning Saw 0-3-63 Wood Chisels 0-5-02 Mallets 0-2-02 Tree Ropes 1-0-06 Spades 0-15-03 Dutch Hoes 0-7-01 English Hoe 0-1-44 Shovels (Square) 0-11-04 Shovels (Round) 0-10-02 Pruners 0-9-02 Long Shears 0-9-04 Short Shears 0-14-0

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2 Billhooks 0-5-63 Reap Hooks 0-7-62 Long Secateurs 0-10-62 Short Secateurs 0-9-04 Scythes 0-14-08 Scythe Stones 0-8-02 Hay Rakes 0-4-64 Garden Rakes 0-6-01 Set Drain Rods 5-0-01 Straight Edge 0-1-01 Turfing Iron 0-5-62 Half Moons 0-4-02 Turf Beaters 0-9-04 Picks 0-12-03 Grubbers 0-9-01 Knee Boot (Pair) 0-5-62 Bass Brooms 0-7-02 Soft Brushes 0-8-03 Watering Cans 0-7-63 Buckets 0-9-0120' Hosepiping 9-0-0

Two Open Shelters in equal proportions – Nil

Parrot House & Bird Cage – Nil

Band Stand – Nil

Monkey House – Nil

Cafe – Nil

Mowing Machine StoresQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Atco Mowing Machine 60-0-01 Pony Mowing Machine & Tools 10-0-01 Hand Mowing Machine (J.Q.) 13-0-01 Horse Roller 10-0-01 Hand Roller 5-0-08 Padlocks 0-10-0

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Waterloo GardensCaretakers ShelterQuantity Description £ - s - d1 Gas Fire 1-5-01 Gas Fitting 0-5-01 Knee Boots (Pair) 0-8-61 Cross Cut Saw 0-8-66 Balls Twine 0-6-02 Hammers 0-4-01 Billhook 0-2-02 Hand Saws 0-15-01 Table 1-5-01 Locker 0-5-01 Kettle 0-2-01 Bucket 0-3-021 Seats (Open) 84-0-0

Tool HouseQuantity Description £ - s - d2 Picks 0-5-04 Shovels 0-10-03 Iron Rakes 0-4-62 Forks 0-5-02 Scythes 0-16-01 Broom 0-4-62 Draw Hoes 0-2-82 Dutch Hoes 0-4-02 Turfing Irons 0-7-02 Half Moons 0-6-02 Watering Cans 0-5-01 Tennis Net & Post (Set) 6-0-01 Wheelbarrow 1-0-0


Wenallt CottageCaretakers Shelter & Tool HouseQuantity Description £ - s - d2 Reap Hooks 0-3-0

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1 Long Hook 0-2-01 Iron Bar 0-1-01 Wire Strainer 0-1-01 Spade 0-3-01 Bill Hook 0-2-61 Hammer 0-2-01 Pincher 0-0-81 Tar Brush 0-1-01 Cross Cut Saw 0-8-61 Saw (Hand) 0-5-66 Litter Baskets 3-0-01 First Aid Box 0-5-01 Ladder (16 Rung) 1-0-0

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Financial Summary of 1938 Inventory of Parks Buildings & EquipmentIn this financial summary which concluded the 1938 Inventory, the Item No. is the “Insurable Item” number assigned to each building.

Item No. Place (£ - s - d)

Adamsdown Gardens40 Messroom & Lavatories 30-13-4

Alexandra Gardens Cathays41 Caretakers Shelter 178-13-6

Cathays Park Games Sect42 Caretakers Shelter & Office 101-4-10

Cyncoed Gardens43 Telescope House 425-13-044 Tool House & Golf Office 112-9-8

Despenser Gardens45 Caretakers Shelter 102-7-645a Public Shelter

Ely Playing Fields46 Football Dressing Room46a Shed Double Dressing Room

Ely Recreation Ground47 Pavilion 14-12-648 Bowls Shelter

262-19-649 Hut used as Mess Room & Stores49a Ely Court

Fairoak Depot

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50 Private Dwelling House 15-10-051 Smiths Shop, Offices, Wood Cutting Shed, Mess,

Stores, Shed, Paint shop & Garage 373-3-9

52 Carpenters Shop Wedal Rd 53-14-353 Shed used as Store Adjoining 25-10-054 Shed used as Store Opposite 3-5-6

Gorsedd Gardens55 Caretakers Shelter 5-19-856 Tool Shed 204-2-2

Grange Gardens57 Caretakers Shelter 11-2-258 Ladies Dressing Room & Tennis Pav 25-10-059 Bowls Pavilion & Dressing Room 207-8-060 Public Shelter61 Bandstand62 Room Under Band Stand 130-0-063 Bowls Office, Stores & Open Shed 48-0-4

Howard Gardens64 Caretakers Shelter 108-17-665 Public Shelter & Latrine66 Bowls Pavilion & Dressing Room 6-12-667 Cab Shelter used as Bowls Shed 57-3-6

Jubilee Park (Canton)68 Caretakers Cabin & Football Dressing Room 47-13-2

Kitcheners Gardens68a Open Space 124-8-0

Llandaff Fields69 Concert Pavilion 865-19-070 Pay Box (near)

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71 Refreshment Contractor Ho [House]72 Outhouses in connection therewith73 Cafe & Lavatories74 Mens Mess Room 18-6-1075 Park Keepers Lodge 20-0-076 Baths Pump House 52-9-077 Dressing Boxes “Ladies”78 Deressing Boxes “Mens”79 Baths Pay Box80 Filtration House 0-15-081 Filtration Plant, subject to change 1700-0-082 New Dressing Box at Rear83 Bowls Pavilion 207-12-084 Tennis Shelter 120-5-085 Lavatories at entrance near Pavilion

Llandaff North “Hailey Pk”86 Tool House & Mess Room 76-8-287 Bowls Office 360-4-688 Public Shelter89 Bowls Pavilion 9-0-090 Football Dressing Room91 Ladies Lavatory92 Gents Lavatory

Llandennis Gardens93 Mess Room & Tool Shed 53-5-6

Loudown Square Gardens94 Caretakers Shelter 47-1-0

Maindy Recreation Ground95 Public Shelter & lavatories96 Bowls Pavilion 306-19-0

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97 Tool House & Mess Room 166-1-2

Maitland St Open Space97a 6 Concrete Seats 30-0-0

Mill Gardens Penylan98 Public Shelter99 Caretakers Shelter 102-12-8

Moorland Gardens100 Caretakers Shelter 55-0-0101 Public Shelter

Pengam Recreation Gd102 Pavilion 42-3-6

Plasturton Gardens103 Caretakers Shelter 46-7-0104 Tool Shed

Plymouth Great Wood105 Workmens Tool House 25-9-6106 Rustic (Public) Shelter

Roath Park (Wild Gardens)107 Mess Room & Tool Store 30-18-6108 Shelter 124-0-0109 Lake, two Shelters 1 each side equal proportions110 Wooden Lockers, known as South Box No1.

Middle Box No2 & North Box No3 121-19-9

111 Boat Repairing Shop 17-17-0112 Model Yacht House113 LOdge & Offices 11-19-0114 Latrines near last115 Ticket Office for Boats 13-15-6

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116 Chairs on Boat Stage 49-10-0116a Store Room 17-8-8117 Clock Tower 30-0-0118 Promenade Mess Room 7-18-6119 Ticket Office (Bathers)120 Dressing Boxes121 Dressing Boxes New Extension122 Refreshment Room & Glass Ho 69-0-0123 Refreshment Store near last -5-0124 On Skiffs & Punts as per Schedule

3267-12-0125 Motor Launches & Fittings125a Lavatories126 Concert Pavilion 690-13-0127 Band Stand128 Ticket Office Nr Band Stand

Roath Park Gardens (Botanical)129 Shelter130 Aquarium & Fish Hatchery 2-5-0131 Cacti House132 Chrysanthemum House 3-0-0132a Boiler House 30-0-0133 Propagating Ho & Side Lights 3-6-0134 Four Frames near135 Boiler Ho & Nursery Store 44-15-0136 Potting Shed & Mess Room 71-6-6137 Shed for Pots138 Tool Store 563-2-9138a Motors 750-0-0

Roath Park Pleasure Gardens139 Shelter140 Mess Room 1-15-0141 Tool Shed 392-6-6

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142 Chief Officers Dwelling Ho 14-7-10143 Washhouse adjoining last144 Public Shelter on Island145 Tea Room146 Bowling Green Pavilion & Attendants Lodge 409-6-0147 Bowling Green Pavilion & Lavs 15-0-0

Roath Park Recreation Ground148 Mess Room149 Dressing Room 141-2-6150 Mess Room Nr Entrance 2-2-4

Robinsons Square150a Concrete Seats 30-0-0

Seven Oaks Park150b Shed 64-12-0

Sir Davids Field151 Park Keepers Lodge 2-2-4152 W. C. Near153 Boiler House 30-0-0154 Propagating House155 Combined Potting, Mess & Tool Ho 288-3-8156 Football Dressing Rooms

Splott Park157 Two Open Shelters Equal158 Band Stand159 Bowls Pavilion & Annex 260-13-6160 Park Keepers Lodge 2-5-0161 Mess Room & Tool Store 164-3-10

Splott Park Baths

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162 Ticket Office 9-17-6163 Main Dressing Shed “Mens”164 Dressing Boxes “Ladies”165 Filtration House166 Filtration Plant (subject to change) 901-19-2167 Public Bowls Shelter Annex 278-14-0167a Baseball Dressing Room 2-5-0

Victoria Park168 Tennis Pavilion (Hard Court) 131-0-0169 Bowls & Tennis Pavilion 73-5-0170 Bowls Pavilion Open 308-0-0171 Bowls Shelter 150-2-6172 Cart Shed & Tool Shed 29-9-0173 Mess Room & Tool Shed 40-16-6174 Stores Shed 50-18-4175 Two open Shelters equal176 Parrot House & Bird Cage177 Band Stand178 Monkey House179 Cafe180 Mowing Machine Stores 98-10-0

Waterloo Gardens181 Caretakers Shelter 89-9-0182 Tool House 10-9-8182a Public Shelter

Wenallt Cottage (Open Space)184 Caretakers Shelter & Tool Ho 5-15-2

Grand Total £16897-16-8

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