David James sat down with Ports, Past and Present to share the fascinating story behind Pembroke Dock’s ginkgo tree and its link with the creation of Japan’s modern navy. Bu David James yn rhannu gyda Phorthladdoedd, ddoe a heddiw stori hynod ryfeddol tu ôl coeden ginkgo Doc P
Port heritage | Coastal heritage | International relations
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This slideshow features some of the Welsh and Irish community contributors to the Ports, Past and Present project films and online story material.
Port Heritage | Coastal Heritage | International relations
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The ebb and flow of water has a curious effect on the mood of coastal towns. Gary Jones sat down with Ports, Past and Present to discuss the effect of the tide on the maritime culture of Fishguard, historical attitudes to death and on the appearance of Lower Town. Caiff y llan
Coastal life | Folklore | Coastal heritage
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Holyhead had a proud tradition of signing on young people of the town to get their first experience of working at sea on one of the mail ships travelling to Ireland. Gareth Huws sat down with Ports, Past and Present and shared the story how he and a friend found first employment
Port heritage | Coastal heritage | Ferry routes
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Dublin begins and ends at sea with the Kish Lighthouse. It welcomes people to the metropolis, but also lights a farewell on the way out. Hearing the name Dublin, most people think of the city sitting on a landmass. Gary Brown talked with Ports, Past and Present about how Dubli
Port heritage | Coastal heritage | Built heritage
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Television, soft drinks and lighthouses. Some of the most memorable events are just a short boat trip away from Rosslare. Agnes Ferguson sat down with Ports, Past and Present and talked about her most memorable boat trips of the past which allowed her to experience television, th
Port heritage | Coastal heritage | Family
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The Milford Haven Waterway is a paradise for river sailing and every now and then small sailing yachts can be seen racing each other. David James sat down with Ports, Past and Present to share his passion for sailing and talks about a particularly fine sailing yacht that he resto
Coastal heritage | Boats and boating
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Margaret Todd from Goodwick sat down with Ports, Past and Present to talk about her former work as stewardess on board the ferries linking Fishguard and Rosslare. She remembers her duties as stewardess, her colleagues and meeting her future husband at sea. Eisteddodd Margaret
Port heritage | Coastal heritage | Work and family
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Hedydd Hughes playing accordeon outside her house near Fishguard, Pembrokeshire.
Story-telling
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Close-up of a book with handwritten folk stories set in Pembrokeshire in Welsh.
Crafting
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Aerial view of Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, at high tide.
Coastal landscape aerial view
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David Pepper above Goodwick, Pembrokeshire.
Outdoor activities
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