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  Pembroke, Wales - LoveToKnow 1911
PEMBROKE (Penfro), an ancient municipal borough, a contributory parliamentary borough and county-town of Pembrokeshire, Wales, situated on a narrow peninsula at the head of the Pennar tidal inlet or "pill" of Milford Haven.
Pembroke is a station on the South Wales system of the Great Western railway.
Near the ruined West Gate is the entrance to Pembroke Castle, a splendid specimen of medieval fortified architecture.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Pembroke,_Wales   (251 words)

  
 Pembroke, Wales. Travel guide & tourist information by Hostelbookers.com
The old county town of PEMBROKE (Penfro) and its fearsome castle sit on the southern side of the River Pembroke, a continuation of the massive Milford Haven waterway, described by Nelson as the greatest natural harbour in the world.
Despite its location, Pembroke is surprisingly dull, with one long main street of attractive Georgian and Victorian houses, some intact stretches of medieval town wall but little else to catch the eye.
During the Civil War, Pembroke was a Parliamentarian stronghold until the town's military governor suddenly switched allegiance to the king, whereupon Cromwell's troops sacked the castle after a 48-day siege.
www.hostelbookers.com /guides/wales/pembroke/home   (442 words)

  
 Pembroke Castle, Pembroke, Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Pembroke occupies a strategic position, sited on a high ridge between two tidal inlets and on a major route to Ireland, and was chosen by the first Norman invaders into south-west Wales.
Pembroke is big by castle standards, and massive in terms of its walls and towers.
Pembroke supported Parliament at the beginning of the Civil War, but in 1648 the town's mayor, John Poyer, changed sides and.
www.wales-calling.com /castles/pembroke-castle.htm   (350 words)

  
 Pembroke, Pembrokeshire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The ferry port of Pembroke Dock is a separate town, which was established in 1814, it lies three miles to the north of Pembroke.
Pembroke School (in Welsh: Ysgol Penfro) is a mixed 11–18 comprehensive school of 1600 pupils with a sixth form of about 200.
Pembroke railway station on Station Road serves the town of Pembroke, from here, there are connecting services on their way to the rest of Wales: Carmarthen, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pembroke,_Wales   (597 words)

  
 Hotels in Pembroke Wales accommodation - Pembroke hotels accommodation in south Wales UK
Wales is a nation of rugged soaring mountain ranges, beautiful beaches, lush green valleys, old-fashioned market towns and villages, and cosmopolitan lively cities.
Pembroke Castle is dominated by its vast 75-foot keep, other fine components of the castle are the Great Gatehouse, the Country Court, the Norman Hall and the Wogan, a natural cave over which the castle was built.
The ferry port of Pembroke Dock is a separate town, lying three miles to the north of Pembroke.
www.kayukay.co.uk /pembrokehotels.html   (558 words)

  
 Pembroke Castle
The gatehouse is in essence a double-towered gate, with one of the towers moved along the curtain wall to clear the oblique entrance approach; its outer part is further defended by a fine semicircular barbican.
Pembroke is a Norman stronghold dating to the time of William the Conqueror, however most of the present castle dates from the 13th century.
Pembroke is also famous as the birthplace of Henry Tudor, later King Henry VII.
www.castlewales.com /pembroke.html   (1602 words)

  
 ** Pembroke Hotels **   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Pembroke Pembrokeshire Wales UK Lamphey Hall is prominently situated in the village centre.
Pembroke Pembrokeshire Wales UK A friendly family run Guest House situated in the historic town of Pembroke with a peaceful location.
Pembroke Pembrokeshire Wales UK The coach house hotel is situated in the historical town of Pembroke.
www.hotels-in-wales.co.uk /pembrokeshire/pembroke.htm   (144 words)

  
 Pembroke Welsh Corgi History
The Pembroke was seen in the United States for the first time in 1934, and was accepted for A.K.C. registry in the same year.
The Pembroke is said to be a member of the Spitz family, which includes breeds like the Schipperke, the Pomeranian, the Keeshond, and the Samoyed.
With mountains separating the towns of Pembroke and Cardigan it is unlikely that the two Welsh Corgi were ever seen in the same area, until improvements in transportation were seen in Wales.
www.barkbytes.com /history/pwelsh.htm   (647 words)

  
 Pembroke Castle Pembrokeshire Dyfed Wales Welsh
Pembroke Castle was originally an 11th century earth and timber ringwork fortress, founded by Earl Roger of Montgomery.
His five sons, enlarged and strengthened the castle and in the 13th century William de Valence, added the outer bailey curtain wall, flanked by huge round towers and a remarkable gatehouse.
Pembroke Castle is located in the town centre, off Westgate Hill.
www.castleuk.net /castle_lists_wales/158/pembrokecastle.htm   (155 words)

  
 Pembroke (Wales) - Search Results - MSN Encarta
The name Pembroke is derived from the Welsh Pembroch (the head of an...
Welsh Corgi, generic name for two breeds of herding dogs bred for centuries in Wales, the Cardigan Welsh corgi and the Pembroke Welsh corgi.
Herbert, William, 1st Earl of Pembroke (?-1469) (?-1469), Yorkist leader in the Wars of the Roses (1455-1485) and member of a prominent British...
encarta.msn.com /Pembroke_(Wales).html   (121 words)

  
 BOWEN
Circa 1644 the Bowens were in Pembroke, Wales while the Baxters were in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.
Not far from Pembroke, Wales in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, John Popidius was an influential local politician.
Jane Evans was born in 1822, in Cardiganshire, Wales.
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 Pembroke : Introduction | Frommers.com
At a point 51km (32 miles) southwest of Carmarthen and 405km (252 miles) west of London, the ancient borough of Pembroke is the most English town in South Wales.
It is visited for two reasons today -- to see Pembroke Castle, one of the most impressive in South Wales, and to use it as a base for exploring the national park.
Pembroke received its charter about 1090 from King Henry I and was built around Pembroke Castle, a great fortress set on a rocky spur above the town.
www.frommers.com /destinations/pembroke/2506010001.html   (293 words)

  
 Holiday cottages in PEMBROKE Wales uk
The Norman walls and towers of Pembroke Castle held strong for 400 years.
Pembroke town and riverside must not be overlooked.
The beautiful beaches of Bosherston, Broadhaven and West Angle Bay are less than a fifteen minute drive through pretty country lanes.
www.coastalcottages.co.uk /locations.asp?village=PEMBROKE   (146 words)

  
 Pembroke Hôtels - Hôtel Logement à Pembroke | Wales Royaume-Uni
The coach house hotel is situated in the historical town of Pembroke.
Lamphey Hall is prominently situated in the village centre.
With a great range of budget to luxury hotels in Pembroke, with many reviews and thousands of visitors per day, you can be sure to enjoy your Wales visit.
www.simplehotels.com /fr/gb/pembroke   (274 words)

  
 Travel guide for Pembroke, Wales. Search for hotels, hostels guest houses plus restaurants, car hire, attractions and ...
PEMBROKE is a peaceful town, situated in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and easily accessible from Cardiff.
With some of the best scenery in the country, there is a variety of natural delights to uncover and with Pembrokeshire being Britain's only coastal national park, there are plenty of hikes you can enjoy whilst taking in the spectacular shoreline.
For the less active why not take a trip to St David's and take in it s charming cathedral or a trip to St Govan's Head, south of Pembroke and see its chapel which clings delicately to the rock face.
www.anothertravel.com /wales/destinations/pembroke/home/pembroke.html   (203 words)

  
 Manorbier Castle, Pmbrokeshire, South Wales - self-catering holiday cottages, houses, farmhouses and manors with ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
One of few private castles available for letting, it is at the mouth of a wild valley by the sea in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
The seaside town of Tenby is a few miles east, and Pembroke a few miles west.
Perhaps the most succinct comment is from the 12th century: “The most pleasant place in all the broadlands of Wales.” It really is difficult to know where to start.
www.forgottenhouses.co.uk /html/housep/manorbier.html   (566 words)

  
 Self-guided walking hiking tours in Wales
A five centre inn-to-inn, self-guided walking in Wales along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path from Dale to St. Davids in the Pembrokeshire National Park.
A ten centre inn-to-inn, self-guided walking tour in Wales along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path from St Dogmaels to Dale in the Pembrokeshire National Park.
A nine centre inn-to-inn, self-guided walking tour in wales along the Pembrokeshire Coast Trail from St Dogmaels to Dale in the Pembrokeshire National Park.
www.xplorebritain.com /wales.asp   (651 words)

  
 Pembroke Self Catering Holiday Cottages - Wales Cottage Breaks
Whether you chose to visit Pembroke for a short break in Pembroke, or stay a little longer you are sure to find the holiday cottage accommodation in Pembroke you are seeking in our fine selection of holiday rentals and Pembroke self catering accommodations.
Pembroke cottage holidays, your guide to last minute bookings on self-catering holiday homes and cottage rental.
Pembroke Cottages 4 You offer over 9,000 quality, inspected rentals in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and France
cottage-breaks.co.uk /Dyfed/Pembroke-cottages.htm   (726 words)

  
 BSAC TRAVEL CLUB - Trip Reports - Pembroke, Wales
The early explorers thought that the Earth was flat and that, before they got to the New World, they would fall over the edge.
It's a long way to Pembroke - about 225 miles from Coventry - the furthest you can go before you drop off the end of Wales.
On the recommendation of a couple of our members, we took a group of ten divers plus a few hangers-on for a weekend in July 2003.
www.bsactravelclub.co.uk /reports/pembroke1.htm   (605 words)

  
 Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales web design & development firms on The Firm List UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales web design & development firms on The Firm List UK The Firm List UK > Wales > Pembrokeshire > Pembroke
This list of web design firms located in Pembroke, Wales is not a complete list, rather it is just the firms that have either been submitted or found by the editor.
If a firm no longer exists, is listed in the wrong location, or if it is not a new media firm, please feel free to email me.
uk.firmlist.com /wales/pembrokeshire/pembroke.phtml   (272 words)

  
 Pembroke self-catering holiday cottages - Holiday rentals in Pembroke, Wales - Book direct   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Pembroke self-catering holiday cottages - Holiday rentals in Pembroke, Wales - Book direct
Wales > West Wales/Pembrokeshire > Pembrokeshire > Pembroke > Tenby
An apartment in a substantial 19th century family house - Hafod Y Mor.
www.holidaylettings.co.uk /pembroke   (161 words)

  
 Pembroke UK Laboratory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The laboratory is embedded within the ChevronTexaco Refinery at Pembroke, located on the south bank of the Haven.
The laboratory offers testing services to the greater Pembroke and Wales region, England, the United Kingdom and beyond, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The Intertek Caleb Brett Pembroke Lab is ISO17025 accreditated for various tests, contact the Pembroke lab for details.
www.itscb.com /newsitetest/news/pembrokelab.shtml   (120 words)

  
 Pembroke : Holiday Accommodation, Wales UK
A DUSTY old eight-track tape found after the sale of a former recording studio is believed to have a recording of Jimi Hendrix playing the Welsh national anthem.
Britain is 'wide open' to alien visitors and a department meant to look into UFO sightings is virtually 'closed down', a former Government expert warned yesterday.
Staying in Wales Limited, Parc Busnes Penamser, Porthmadog LL49 9GB, Wales, UK StayingInWales.com is powered by This Week GIS InterHub.
www.stayinginwales.com /accom_list_town.asp?propertytown=Pembroke   (329 words)

  
 Pictures from trip to Pembroke, Wales @ WinstonCalvert.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
We stayed in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire for six nights, in London for one night, and spent the days with the people of Wales.
Contemplating our Rule: Brett and I contemplate our mastery of Pembroke Castle as Kali squeezes her way between us...the evil temptress attempting to steal our hearts so as to bring about the downfall of our kingdom.
In the Dungeon: Ann and I pose in front of the dungeon of Pembroke Castle (Jerry was the photographer)
www.shawneelink.net /~jcalvert/winston/photos/wales.htm   (377 words)

  
 BBC - South West Wales Pembroke - stories, what's on & more from the town
Explore Pembroke - meet the people and explore what's on across town.
Ten years on, we look back at the Sea Empress disaster that spilt nearly 72,500 tonnes of oil into the sea.
During 2005 the 3rd (Cadet) Battalion The Royal Regiment of Wales enjoyed a summer camp at Castlemartin.
www.bbc.co.uk /wales/southwest/sites/pembroke   (273 words)

  
 Pembroke Wales | Search | Web Directory | www.uk.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Sorry, we have no listings for "pembroke wales"
Unfortunately we were unable to find any information for the search term at this time.
If you are unable to find what you're looking for in our directory listing, please try searching the site and we will do our best to find information for you.
www.pembroke-wales.uk.com   (155 words)

  
 "Pembroke hotel", the Lamphey Court Hotel in Pembroke Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
"Pembroke hotel", the Lamphey Court Hotel in Pembroke Wales
We also offer information on Pembroke Airport, and travel and tourist information.
One of Wales' leading hotels, Lamphey Court combines traditional comfort with modern facilities.
www.walesdirectory.co.uk /hotels/83424.html   (167 words)

  
 Self catering accommodation in Pembroke Wales - Holiday homes cottages around Pembroke accommodation in Wales UK
Self catering accommodation in Pembroke Wales - Holiday homes cottages around Pembroke accommodation in Wales UK Accommodation in Pembroke
If you are in the right town but cannot find the accommodation you want on this page, you might consider bed and breakfast in Pembroke or Pembroke hotels.
A superb cottage set within acres of rolling pastureland and surrounded by a landscaped garden shared with the owners who live in the adjoining house.
www.kayukay.co.uk /pembrokeself.html   (263 words)

  
 Pembroke Hotels - Hotel Accommodation in Pembroke | Wales United Kingdom
Pembroke Hotels - Hotel Accommodation in Pembroke
Whether you choose the Cleddau Bridge Hotel for a 'get away from it all' break, a business venue where the relaxing atmosphere will allow you to concentrate on the job in hand, or simply as a stopping (3 Star)
The four star status awarded us by the Wales Tourist Board and a glance at our Visitor Book bears testimony to the high quality of hospitality enjoyed by all our guests, many of whom come back to us ti (Hotel is 8.7 miles from Pembroke - in the town of Tenby) (4 Star)
www.simplehotels.com /en/gb/pembroke   (265 words)

  
 Find Nannies & Au Pairs in Pembroke, Wales :: Free Nanny & AuPair Search   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
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