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by H. Thornhill (Henry Thornhill) Timmins
PREFACE.
INDEX TO ILLUSTRATIONS.
CHAPTER I. - A GENERAL SURVEY. THE KING'S TOWN OF TENBY.
CHAPTER II. - ROUND ABOUT THE RIDGEWAY.
CHAPTER III. - MANORBERE CASTLE: AND GIRALDUS CAMBRENSIS.
CHAPTER IV. - PEMBROKE TOWN AND CASTLE. STACKPOLE AND THE SOUTHERN COAST.
CHAPTER V. - TO ANGLE, RHÔSCROWTHER, AND THE CASTLE MARTIN COUNTRY.
CHAPTER VI. - CAREW, WITH ITS CROSS, CASTLE AND CHURCH. UPTON CASTLE AND CHAPEL. PEMBROKE DOCK AND HAVERFORDWEST.
CHAPTER VII. - TO ST. BRIDES, MARLOES AND THE DALE COUNTRY.
CHAPTER VIII. - WESTWARD HO! TO ST. DAVIDS. THE CITY AND ENVIRONS.
A leisurely wander through Pembrokeshire’s lesser‑known pathways awaits, guided by the author’s keen eye for the county’s hidden treasures. From the soaring arches of St Davids Cathedral to the weather‑worn ruins of medieval castles such as Pembroke, Manorbier and Carew, each stop is rendered in vivid sketches that capture both the grandeur and the quiet charm of these ancient stones. The narrative also weaves in the region’s rich tapestry of place‑names, ancient crosses, and stone circles, inviting listeners to glimpse the lives of the people who once called these windswept hills and secluded dales home.
Interspersed with lively anecdotes about the “Little England beyond Wales” and the distinctly Welsh heartland, the guide offers a balanced portrait of Pembrokeshire’s dual heritage. Alongside the historical notes, the author shares personal reflections on the joy of sketching and the subtle pleasures of exploring quiet towns like Tenby and Haverfordwest. Listeners will come away with a deeper appreciation for the county’s unique character and a desire to follow its winding footpaths themselves.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (339K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Internet Archive.
Release date
2012-07-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1856–1908
A Birmingham-born architect, artist, and travel writer, he turned long sketching rambles into warm, observant books about the overlooked corners of the British countryside. His surviving work still feels like a guided walk with someone who notices both the landscape and the stories tucked inside it.
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