Western Telegraph: latest news, sport and info from Pembrokeshire

On this day: Pembrokeshire Archive

Pembrokeshire Archive

• Newcastle Emlyn

  The market town of Newcastle Emlyn is set on a small plateau bridging the picturesque Teifi Valley. read more

• Llanelli

  There was a time when unless you were an industrialist or a travelling salesman you never even thought of visiting Llanelli. Not so today. Llanelli has thrown away its grim satanic mill image, exploited all hidden assets to transform the town into a pleasant tourist hub. Where once there was a derelict port, and some of the largest, dirtiest tin and copper plat works in the world, you will find the manicured span of a Millennium Park. Here you can walk through nature reserves hidden in the salt marshes, visit a wetland discovery centre or visit the marina and sailing centre. The children can enjoy the fun packed adventure playground and climb through mud packed tunnels, or make friends with visiting wildfowl in the ponds and lakes. read more

• Carmarthen

  There was once a time when Carmarthen was the most important town in Wales. Quite right too. This is the town where ancient Celtic tribesmen headed for to draw up their laws, Roman soldiers came to for a little relaxation, Welsh Princes to set up 'eisteddfodau' and where Merlin, King Arthur's magician called home. In modern days Welsh Nationalist politicians came here to be elected to greater things at Westminster and farmers loudly voiced protest about financial injustices. read more

• Llanelli

  There was a time when unless you were an industrialist or a travelling salesman you never even thought of visiting Llanelli. Not so today. Llanelli has thrown away its grim satanic mill image, exploited all hidden assets to transform the town into a pleasant tourist hub. Where once there was a derelict port, and some of the largest, dirtiest tin and copper plat works in the world, you will find the manicured span of a Millennium Park. Here you can walk through nature reserves hidden in the salt marshes, visit a wetland discovery centre or visit the marina and sailing centre. The children can enjoy the fun packed adventure playground and climb through mud packed tunnels, or make friends with visiting wildfowl in the ponds and lakes. read more

• Ammanford

  Situated on the eastern side of Carmarthenshire, Ammanford stands at the confluence of the two rivers Amman and Loughor. read more

• Newcastle Emlyn

  The market town of Newcastle Emlyn is set on a small plateau bridging the picturesque Teifi Valley. read more

• Carmarthen

  There was once a time when Carmarthen was the most important town in Wales. Quite right too. This is the town where ancient Celtic tribesmen headed for to draw up their laws, Roman soldiers came to for a little relaxation, Welsh Princes to set up 'eisteddfodau' and where Merlin, King Arthur's magician called home. In modern days Welsh Nationalist politicians came here to be elected to greater things at Westminster and farmers loudly voiced protest about financial injustices. read more

• Ammanford

  Situated on the eastern side of Carmarthenshire, Ammanford stands at the confluence of the two rivers Amman and Loughor. read more

On this day: Pembrokeshire Archive