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On this day: Pembrokeshire Archive

Pembrokeshire Archive

• You're shore to find a beach to suit you

  SPRAWLING spectacularly for over 185 miles, Pembrokeshire's unspoiled coastline, with it's rugged cliffs and rolling waves, is a treasure chest of adventure for any outdoor enthusiast. read more

• More Midsummer Ball pictures

  The highly successful Western Telegraph Midsummer Charity Ball held at Folly Farm in the Texaco Marquee on Saturday raised a magnificent £2,600 for Pembrokeshire St John Ambulance. read more

• Ammanford

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

• Action packed . . .

  If it's go-getting action you're after - look no further! read more

• Tenby

  Tenby has a multi-faceted charm in its proud role as the jewel in the Pembrokeshire crown. Its appeal extends through every season and its attractions welcome every age group. read more

• Narberth

  Narberth is a busy, hospitable town with a strong sense of community, with a variety of interesting shops where you can pick up locally-produced art and crafts, clothing and jewellery. read more

• More scenes from the Western Telegraph Pembrokeshire County Vehicle Run

  The seventh annual Western Telegraph Pembrokeshire County Vehicle Run in memory of Lord Parry of Neyland, was a huge success, with almost 350 classic vehicles taking part in the 85-mile run. read more

• Fishguard and Goodwick

  A mecca for invaders - Fishguard and neighbouring smaller town Goodwick are said to have derived their names from the Vikings, who were frequent visitors to this part of the coast. But nowadays, there's a far warmer welcome awaiting visitors to this North Pembrokeshire town! read more

• River and Food Festival

  Cardigan's annual River & Food Festival is on Monday, August 9 between 11am and 5pm. During the past five years, the festival has been a huge success, giving local food producers an opportunity to showcase their products. The aim of the festival is to celebrate the diversity of food grown or prepared in the area, along with the River Teifi. read more

• New Bus Service

  This summer a new bus service will open up new opportunities exploring Ceredigion's coast. read more

• Independent, Carmar-then West and South Pembrokeshire Con-stituency.

  Name: Arthur Williams. Date and place of birth: Newport, Gwent. Resident of: Saundersfoot. Family/children: two daughters. Employment background: RAF - Territorial Army, P/T Salvation Army Envoy, motor industry. Political background: Experienced in dealing with people's problems (Union Representative - Salvation Army Envoy, Special Constable, etc). Public service: As above. Personal interests: Most sports, reading and keeping fit. Organisations: Church. read more

• Town celebrates190 proud years

  It was in 1814 that the tiny hamlet of Pater Church became Pembroke Dock and the Royal Naval Dockyard was built - the only Royal Dockyard in Wales - and with it the realisation of the strategic importance of the Milford Haven Waterway. read more

• Streets ablaze with activity on Tenby carnival day

  Wet and wild fun was the order of the day at Tenby Firemen's Carnival, where water battles in the streets delighted - and sometimes soaked - the crowds. read more

• Local produce on the menu

  Pembrokeshire offers a wonderful variety of delicious produce for visitors and residents alike. read more

• Milford Haven

  Milford Haven's waterway, is a drowned valley which Nelson described as the finest harbour in the world with the possible exception of Trincomalee. read more

• Newcastle Emlyn

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

• Pembroke and Pembroke Dock

  Although the towns of Pembroke and Pembroke Dock are often lumped together, they are as historically different as they are geographically close. read more

• These boots were made for walking

  WHATEVER your preference or ability when it comes to walking, you will find just what you are looking for in Pembrokeshire. read more

• Aberaeron

  An attractive coastal town, Aberaeron is notable for its squares and streets of multi-coloured Georgian houses. The large harbour is surrounded by pastel-coloured houses built in the early 19th century by Rev Alban Gwynne, who had the Aeron estuary dredged to form a new port for mid-Wales. The formally planned town was constructed around it, it is said from a design by John Nash. The Georgian planning is most visible around the Alban Square. read more

• Llandysul

  Llandysul, often called the jewel in the crown of the Teifi Valley, is set in beautiful countryside on the banks of the river. The origin of the community is said to date back to when St Tysul crossed the Teifi and formed his cell. The church of St Tysul was founded in about 1400 and still retains its Norman tower and painted arches. read more

On this day: Pembrokeshire Archive