Llanarth
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Map of Dyfed
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Llanarth books (2 available)
- 3 photos on Llanarth appear in 1 Frith books - View photos of Llanarth
- Read extracts and see photos from these books on Llanarth and Dyfed
Llanarth memories
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Family
Mary Ann Griffiths Lewis and John Lewis, my great great great grandparents were both born in Llanarth, Wales. Mary Ann died on the boat coming to America and John Lewis died later in a mine accident in Oak Hill, Missouri.
Contributed by marion ernst
Dyfed memories
Family
Mary Ann Griffiths Lewis and John Lewis, my great great great grandparents were both born in Llanarth, Wales. Mary Ann died on the boat coming to America and John Lewis died later in a mine accident in Oak Hill, Missouri.
A memory of Llanarth contributed by marion ernst
A favourite place
Of all our (my wife & I) favourite places in Wales, Newquay comes top of a long list of places. It was only sometime in the mid 1980's, that we first discovered this haven. We've been back numerous times, never bored with it. Two things spring to mind, Dylan Thomas & Dolphins. I would love to hear a local's view. What did it used to be like, years ago? What is it like in the winter when tourists are not about? For some years, we wanted to move to Wales, & Newquay was top of the list.
A memory of New Quay contributed by Trevor Page
The wartime Liverpool Evacuees
William Manning was allocated to us in Church Street. On the day of his arrival he climbed onto the rear of the stone pier and watched the waves breaking against the stones, became dizzy and fell in. He was rescued just before he drowned by New Quay's retired Captain Rees. My mother a retired nurse gave him a brandy in hot milk and put him to bed with a hot water bottle. He was as right as rain the next day and joined our family for breakfast. Mair P. (the Bank House)
A memory of New Quay contributed by First name Last name
Extracts From Llanarth & Dyfed books
This hotel was probably first built at the end of the 18th century, when the Turnpike Trusts began to improve the county’s roads. Llanarth became an important stopping place for those travelling by horse or foot along the coast road. The hotel later provided another service for travellers – BP petrol from the three tall cylinders by the door (left). The building looks the same today, but it has fewer chimneys.
An extract from from"Mid-Wales - Ceredigion and Powys Photographic Memories".
This view, taken from the opposite direction to L255042, above, shows the old narrow bridge more clearly. The buildings on the left have now all gone, along with the enamelled sign for ‘Spillers Shapes for all dogs’, but the post office is still there, now with a new telephone box.
An extract from from"Mid-Wales - Ceredigion and Powys Photographic Memories".
Llanarth was an important medieval settlement, and the church contains a pre-Norman inscribed stone. The post office on the left probably sold most basic needs, including engine oil, while the Mother’s Pride van in the distance provided a home delivery service. Car drivers using the shop, post box or phone (on the left) must have caused an obstruction on this narrow part of the main road, and since this photograph was taken, the house on the right was demolished to widen it.
An extract from from"Mid-Wales - Ceredigion and Powys Photographic Memories".
Another interesting scene of the town taken from the steps in Hill Lane looking towards the castle. Note the new prison (built 1820) to the left of the main castle buildings with its chimneys and observation tower, all of which have been removed. The roof today is modern and sports a series of roof-lights. This view today is much the same as pictured here. The gateway in the stone wall (centre left) is now a garage door. The Millar Tobacconist at the foot of the hill beyond the horse and cart is now Castle Photography.
An extract from from"Haverfordwest Town and City Memories".
The Castle Hotel is to the right of this picture. Note the shop frontage for Stephen and Fred Green on the left (now a
chartered accountants). The authors have learned from Mr W David Thomas that the Ford car ‘EDE 3’ belonged to his late
father Mr William Gwyther Thomas, the Divisional Highways Surveyor. The reason for it being apparently abandoned in
the middle of the road was that the traffic lights had failed and Mr Thomas was investigating the reason at the control box.
The sign on the lamp post indicates that the Post Office can be found in Quay Street, to where it was moved from the corner
of High Street and Dark Street in 1936. The RAC sign on the Castle Hotel has now been removed - the hotel is currently
with the AA! The building to the left of the picture is the home of the Crown and Magistrates’ Courts.
An extract from from"Haverfordwest Town and City Memories".