http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/ Milford Mercury /li/townguides/ en-gb Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:37:10 +0000 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:37:10 +0000 http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/resources/images/999885/?type=rsslogo http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/ http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/1038017.Fishguard_and_Goodwick/?ref=rss Fishguard and neighbouring Goodwick are said to have derived their names from the Vikings, who were frequent visitors to this part of the coast. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 12:04:00 +0000 b156b9cc9281ddc1bf82bc95374a4747 http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/1038004.Haverfordwest/?ref=rss At the heart of Pembrokeshire lies the welcoming and attractive county town of Haverfordwest. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 12:03:00 +0000 d7f88300c97c2fb0f2650e9a82ed8de1 http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/1037987.Milford_Haven/?ref=rss Milford Haven's waterway, is a drowned valley which Nelson described as the finest harbour in the world with the possible exception of Trincomalee. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 12:01:00 +0000 5463b6f97e4a5de72cca0232b02188a7 http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/1037983.Narberth/?ref=rss There's always something going on in Narberth, a busy, hospitable town with a strong sense of community. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 11:51:00 +0000 29853a4691f498c92bd297655d9744f7 http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/1037880.Newport_and_Nevern/?ref=rss The attractive small town of Newport was once a Norman settlement in the heart of the Welshry. Its history dates back to prehistoric times as is evident in the stone tombs or cromlechs at Pentre Ifan. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 11:50:00 +0000 6e7e93ea32c4a85400c32883d84b952d http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/1037866.Neyland/?ref=rss The history of the South Wales Railway is inseparable from that of Neyland, whose origins date back to April 1856 when the railway opened in the small town, which at that point had fewer than 200 inhabitants. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 11:49:00 +0000 35817ecd46bf7890bc0f5dceb8ccecb3 http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/1037856.Pembroke___Pembroke_Dock/?ref=rss The town of Pembroke was built around its impressive Norman castle which still dominates the skyline today. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 11:48:00 +0000 4daf77d75a0cd2421ef2b957e2af26a7 http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/1037847.Saundersfoot/?ref=rss With its compact shopping centre, ample seafront parking and easily accessible amenities, Saundersfoot remains one of the most popular seaside resorts in the south of the county. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 11:47:00 +0000 3e7870bbe7ebc598ba7457af2879752d http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/1037822.St_Davids/?ref=rss The smallest city in Great Britain takes its name from the Patron Saint of Wales and is one of the most visited places in the county. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 11:44:00 +0000 9d549520ddc53c5a527b290cd98ee3e1 http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/1037788.Tenby/?ref=rss 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. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 11:15:00 +0000 980e3c6726e5b87a389d233da6d95bad http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/739519.Tenby____jewel_in_the_crown/?ref=rss 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. Whether you seek peace and quiet, fun on the beaches or in the water, a slice of history, a shopping spree or an evening sampling pubs and restaurants, Tenby has it all. Sat, 22 Apr 2006 19:01:00 +0100 1d29b04a83427f7bd3a49a00d5270b4f http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/739518.St_Davids___capital_city_of_the_north/?ref=rss The smallest city in Great Britain takes its name from the Patron Saint of Wales and is one of the most visited places in the county. Sat, 22 Apr 2006 19:00:00 +0100 fa76533f8a58ffa6e8c76bc87764ed51 http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/739517.Saundersfoot___the_popular_choice/?ref=rss With its compact shopping centre, ample seafront parking and easily accessible amenities, Saundersfoot remains one of the most popular seaside resorts in the south of the county. Sat, 22 Apr 2006 18:59:00 +0100 eba49240addc39fa44b58e6708741890 http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/739516.Pembroke____ancient_and_modern/?ref=rss The town of Pembroke was built around its impressive Norman castle which still dominates the skyline today. The fortress, dating back to 1090 was the birthplace of Henry VII, founder of the Tudor dynasty and victor at the battle of Bosworth. Sat, 22 Apr 2006 18:59:00 +0100 0c22d18e223b2066e78efc618c420e15 http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/739515.Neyland___Brunel_s_railway_town/?ref=rss The history of the South Wales Railway is inseparable from that of Neyland, whose origins date back to April 1856 when the railway opened in the small town, which at that point had fewer than 200 inhabitants. Sat, 22 Apr 2006 18:58:00 +0100 c36564ae4039f964866bd38b6decbc06 http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/739513.Narberth___legendary_attractions/?ref=rss There's always something going on in Narberth, a busy, hospitable town with a strong sense of community. Standing in the heart of the Landsker Borderlands - the legendary line between the Welsh and English territories - Narberth is a great centre for exploring. Sat, 22 Apr 2006 18:57:00 +0100 0715d33dd3250c25c41bd5a4349a4d18 http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/739514.Newport___Celtic_stronghold/?ref=rss The attractive small town of Newport was once a Norman settlement in the heart of the Welshry. Its history dates back to prehistoric times as is evident in the stone tombs or cromlechs at Pentre Ifan. Sat, 22 Apr 2006 18:57:00 +0100 ea894f44ffc35fe2c48e981cb6174f41 http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/739512.Milford_Haven___a_wonder_of_the_world/?ref=rss Milford Haven's waterway, is a drowned valley which Nelson described as the finest harbour in the world with the possible exception of Trincomalee. Sat, 22 Apr 2006 18:55:00 +0100 96d2beba7f5c7d61fe04f526625b7438 http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/739511.Haverfordwest___at_the_heart_of_the_county_/?ref=rss At the heart of Pembrokeshire lies the welcoming and attractive county town of Haverfordwest. As well as being an ideal base for exploring the county, the former market town is also a charming place to visit in its own right. Sat, 22 Apr 2006 18:54:00 +0100 2173c1d3d0c1145d99ddbd3081ecc7c1 http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/li/townguides/739510.Fishguard___a_mecca_for_invaders/?ref=rss Fishguard and neighbouring Goodwick are said to have derived their names from the Vikings, who were frequent visitors to this part of the coast. The sheltered harbour at Lower Town was a bustling little cargo port with a fishing industry which made it famous from Elizabethan times for its herrings. The local people were widely known as Sgadan Abergwaun (Fishguard herrings) and the local comprehensive school still features the herring in its badge. Sat, 22 Apr 2006 18:53:00 +0100 aaa7b49f4a5e3892f911e77220235df1