Dos Nail Works and J. J. Cordes blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Dos Nail Works and cottages. Built 1835 for J. J. Cordes, later of Brynglas House. It was the first large local factory and ran an evening class for its child employees. Recorded plaque organisation: Newport Civic Society.

Dos Nail Works, established in 1835 by J. J. Cordes, was the first large local factory, pioneering industrial development in the area and notably offering evening classes for its young workers.