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The Dicketa trawler which landed at Milford from May 1966 until 1970.

The Dicketa trawler which landed at Milford from May 1966 until 1970.

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A picture of the Gunkle

A picture of the Gunkle

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The City of Paris, which was owned in the late 1800s by the Inman Line.

The City of Paris, which was owned in the late 1800s by the Inman Line.

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That Reminds Me... The fastest ship on the North Atlantic, the Spanish-American War, bare-knuckle boxing, and no scouting for Jeff

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That Reminds Me... The delights of the Rath pool, the joy of Samba Doc drumming, and even a fond farewell to the Merc's Lee Day

Milford Haven Fishmarket.

Milford Haven Fishmarket.

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That Reminds Me... Poignant pictures and the loss of a Wellington bomber crew

A Milford Rugby Union team…from well over a hundred years ago.

A Milford Rugby Union team…from well over a hundred years ago.

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That Reminds Me... A record trawler haul, a Bates' Motel, boisterous Basques, and strip clubs in Paris

The Ascona LT108, a steel-sided drifter.

The Ascona LT108, a steel-sided drifter.

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That Reminds Me... A broken mast from five tons of blubber, the 'devil's music,' and belly laughs

Q-ship Prize (with inset Jack McClelland).

Q-ship Prize (with inset Jack McClelland).

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That Reminds Me... A VC for a heroic naval battle with U-boat commander Count Spiegel, and the sinking of the Inverlogie

The demolition of the R

The demolition of the R

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That Reminds Me... Furniture from Harrods, bricks from Goodwick, and Hitler halting the official opening of the town hall

Jeff and Carole had a smashing time hugging and kissing strangers at the Esso Club's New Year's party

Jeff and Carole had a smashing time hugging and kissing strangers at the Esso Club's New Year's party

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That Reminds Me... Fabulous parties, and the unfortunate incident of a vicar in a peek-a-boo bra and the herbal cannabis

Friends of Jeff Dunn.

Friends of Jeff Dunn.

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That Reminds Me... New boots, Good King Wenceslas, a barney with the vicar about tarts, and a plump bird and brown ale at Christmas

RNAD telephonists at St Katharines church.

RNAD telephonists at St Katharines church.

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That Reminds Me... Bittersweet wartime memories, a pint and cards with Migs, and Strawberry Field forever

The infamous Atlantic Club.

The infamous Atlantic Club.

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That Reminds Me... Convoys to Russia, driving Princess Margaret, and police raids at the infamous Atlantic Club

1910, Sunday school children outside the Mission.

1910, Sunday school children outside the Mission.

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That Reminds Me... 'Trawler Corner, a dead cook at sea, and magical memories of Edwardian Sunday school picnics'

The Lord Keith LT181, a steel-sided drifter trawler, built in 1927, in Goole. 116 tons. 92' long.

The Lord Keith LT181, a steel-sided drifter trawler, built in 1927, in Goole. 116 tons. 92' long.

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That Reminds Me... Storm-smashed fair stalls, King Edward VII's appendix, and winching up a mine on stormy seas

A busy looking Charles Street.

A busy looking Charles Street.

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That Reminds Me... Memories of the Old Pill Boy, whistling, a liking for donkeys, and a drifter sunk by U-Boat

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That Reminds Me... Glory days of the Rath pool, tenuous threads, and a visit by Lloyd George that never was

The Slebech Two M320.

The Slebech Two M320.

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That Reminds Me... Biggles by candlelight, Vera Lynn, corned beef and milk with cream on top

The William Bunce LO482.A Castle Class steel-sided trawler, built in 1917, in South Bank-on-Tees. 275 tons. 125' long.

The William Bunce LO482.A Castle Class steel-sided trawler, built in 1917, in South Bank-on-Tees. 275 tons. 125' long.

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That Reminds Me... A bereft Hamilton Terrace, bomb-throwing for the Admiralty, and 'watering' the pitch at Tish Sports Club

The Oldham M153.

The Oldham M153.

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That Reminds Me... The sinking of the Oldham, a D-Day veteran ship, Jack's wall, and catching crabs at The Baisley

The Silver Crest LT 46.

The Silver Crest LT 46.

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That Reminds Me... Unexploded bombs, bristly beards, and looking after the Wrens

Ken, in his whites, 4th from left, back row.

Ken, in his whites, 4th from left, back row.

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That Reminds Me... Sledging without snow, oil bombs, and confessions of a wartime Fire Brigade messenger boy

Kevin McCauley as a diver.

Kevin McCauley as a diver.

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That Reminds Me... French toilets, 303 bullets washed on the shore, and a detonator blowing up a saucepan of jam

An old photograph of Milford from Dai Hughes.

An old photograph of Milford from Dai Hughes.

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That Reminds Me... smooth-talking, sparkly-eyed soldiers chatting up local girls, HMS Harrier, and the missing Respondo

A Wellington bomber.

A Wellington bomber.

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That Reminds Me... The loss of the John Baptish and a crew of hero airmen: a town's cup of sorrow overflows

A Locke family photo.

A Locke family photo.

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That Reminds Me... Massive Sunday school outings, Milford station memories, the Lockes, the Rebels, and open-air toilets

Milford Railway Station.

Milford Railway Station.

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That Reminds Me... Ice-chilled fish to Billingsgate, mountain spring water 'on tap,' and 'spud-bashing'

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That Reminds Me... The glory days of 'Milford District,' cadets on parade, an ill-fated steersman washed overboard, and a trawler crew captured by a U-boat

Milford Town Hall staff, probably 1973.

Milford Town Hall staff, probably 1973.

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That Reminds Me... Pride cast aside, lost shops, and belting out the Beatles' Please Please Me

The Milford Estate Line to Castle Pill.

The Milford Estate Line to Castle Pill.

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That Reminds Me... Fighting 'Nazis' at the Gunkle, a mystery hotel, leaking 'bargain' wellingtons, and a conversation down the docks

James Bros Butchers.

James Bros Butchers.

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That Reminds Me... Vinyl purchases, guitar strings, and 'dark forces' at work

A County Hospital ward, possibly taken in 1951.

A County Hospital ward, possibly taken in 1951.

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That Reminds Me...War games, train sets, shops a-plenty, and the North Road junior girls of '66-'68

The fearsome St Peters Rd gang.

The fearsome St Peters Rd gang.

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That Reminds Me... Secret paths and bonfires for the fearsome St Peters Road gang, and Annabel the monkey sitting on an Alsation

Hellings and Cornwall butchers.

Hellings and Cornwall butchers.

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That Reminds Me... Shopping in the good old days, childhood memories, and - don't tell the missus - 'courting spots' at the Gunkle

An election for a seat on Milford Haven town council will take place on Valentine's Day. FILE PHOTO

An election for a seat on Milford Haven town council will take place on Valentine's Day. FILE PHOTO

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Valentine's day election for Milford Haven town council seat

The Whitby, M141.

The Whitby, M141.

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That Reminds Me... Devilment in the salt air, machine-gunned by Germans, and fantasy steam ship trips

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That Reminds Me... Russell's Bungalow, a house to watch trawlers; mobilisation of the Naval Reserve, and an exploding shell off Dogger Bank

The Palestine M167. A wood long liner, built in 1889 in Peterhead. 68 tons. 76' long.

The Palestine M167. A wood long liner, built in 1889 in Peterhead. 68 tons. 76' long.

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That Reminds Me... Fishmarket memories, missing shoes, conger catches, and a foggy end for The Palestine

The Day War Broke Out cast.

The Day War Broke Out cast.

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That Reminds Me... The Torch theatre of dreams, he Day War Broke Out, and The Super Sounds of the Sixties

Charles Street, showing the market square and market.

Charles Street, showing the market square and market.

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That Reminds Me... crew rescues, 30 bob fines in Peel, a Probus talk, 'senior moments,' and even Nelson, and Emma Hamilton

The Astoria in Charles Street, destroyed by fire.

The Astoria in Charles Street, destroyed by fire.

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That Reminds Me... The Astoria burns down, trawler ramming, gremlins at work, and even 'how's your father' at the Gunkle

The Palce, Robert Street.

The Palce, Robert Street.

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That Reminds Me...Royalty, old ships, Pembrokeshire League football, and even a trip to the 'flea pit'

The Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen.

The Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen.

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That Reminds Me...Spooky stories of a ghostly donkey, the black dog, and corpse candles

The Calydavia M110; a Castle-class steel sided trawler, built in 1918.

The Calydavia M110; a Castle-class steel sided trawler, built in 1918.

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That Reminds Me...Minesweeping duties, Milford United vs Cardiff City, and shouting 'Geronimo' in the Empire Cinema

The retirement of Skipper Albert Saunders as chairman of the Skippers and Mates Union.

The retirement of Skipper Albert Saunders as chairman of the Skippers and Mates Union.

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That Reminds Me...SAS camps, The Corkscrew, Cilla Black, a skipper's retirement, a boxing booth, and even nubile nurses

Knight and Day, aka Roger Arnold and Brian Jobson.

Knight and Day, aka Roger Arnold and Brian Jobson.

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That Reminds Me... Bridge Street, A ship mined off the Italian coast, and Knight and Day, the boys to entertain you.

Milford's busier fishing days.

Milford's busier fishing days.

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That Reminds Me...Leather and springs from the ironmonger, the gas works, and Milford playing Cardiff at Marble Hall

Sandhurst Road.

Sandhurst Road.

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That Reminds Me... Moggies meandering in mellow light, smoky shadows in the 'caff,' and apple tart for Sunday tea, lazing on a sunny afternoon to the sound of The Kinks

The Milford Viscount.

The Milford Viscount.

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That Reminds Me...'Can you hear me Alex? If you can't speak, make a noise,' the desperate radio pleas to the Milford Viscount, lost at sea with all hands

The MIlford Knight. M176 A steel-sided trawler built in 1936 in Selby. 146 tons. Length 101'.

The MIlford Knight. M176 A steel-sided trawler built in 1936 in Selby. 146 tons. Length 101'.

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That Reminds Me...Priory Road memories, Morse Code messages, the Milford Knight, Hakin Utd, and even a paddle in the Rath

The Dominion M27.

The Dominion M27.

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That Reminds Me...Gallantry at sea, school songs, testing teasers, and even Jimmy Thomas the oil man

A Hakin team, probably from a 100+ years ago.

A Hakin team, probably from a 100+ years ago.

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That Reminds Me....Blue shirts and jeans, the days of skiffle; grammar school songs, team pictures, and even a taxing test of numbers

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That Reminds Me... Memories of sunny days in Milford

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