David Morgan, Grade II listed department store in Cardiff city centre, GB
David Morgan is a six-story department store with Victorian architecture spanning multiple connected buildings along The Hayes and displaying ornate facades with detailed stonework and large display windows. The upper floors now house 65 residential apartments while the ground level contains retail spaces with direct access to the main shopping district.
The store was established in 1879 as a small draper shop and grew into Wales's largest independent department store before closing in 2005. This long operating period of over 125 years made it a familiar place for many generations of shoppers across the city.
The name David Morgan meant quality shopping for generations of locals and became part of the city's everyday life. The arcade beneath still connects two important streets and remains a daily passage for pedestrians moving through central Cardiff.
The location on the main shopping street makes the building easy to find and access. Visitors should note that most entrances are accessible from the pedestrian zone as the area is heavily foot-trafficked.
A large clock facing the street was a familiar landmark for pedestrians and shoppers moving through The Hayes for over a century. The timepiece operated until 2008 and left a visible reminder of the store's peak years of operation.
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