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Milford Haven Collection

Milford Haven, a picturesque town nestled in Pembrokeshire, Wales, holds a rich tapestry of history and natural beauty

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Neyland Station, Pembrokeshire, c. 1930s

Neyland Station, Pembrokeshire, c. 1930s
A view of Neyland station in Pembrokeshire, Wales, c.1930s, showing a locomotive departing from the station. Goods facilities and signals can also be seen in this image

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Map drawn by Thomas Jefferson of Milford Haven on Chesapeake Bay and vicinity

Map drawn by Thomas Jefferson of Milford Haven on Chesapeake Bay and vicinity
CHESAPEAKE BAY, 1776. Map drawn by Thomas Jefferson of Milford Haven on Chesapeake Bay and vicinity, showing camp on Gwynns Island and enemy fortifications, June or July 1776

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Milford Haven at sunset, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Wales, UK

Milford Haven at sunset, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Wales, UK
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Background imageMilford Haven Collection: People boarding the Dale Princess Skomer Ferry, Martins Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe

People boarding the Dale Princess Skomer Ferry, Martins Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe
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Background imageMilford Haven Collection: County Map of Pembrokeshire, Wales, c. 1777

County Map of Pembrokeshire, Wales, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: United Kingdom, Wales, Carew. The Carew Cross dates from the 11th century

United Kingdom, Wales, Carew. The Carew Cross dates from the 11th century

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Stock Rock, Milford Haven (engraving)

Stock Rock, Milford Haven (engraving)
3650027 Stock Rock, Milford Haven (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stock Rock, Milford Haven. Cymbeline, Act III, Scene IV)

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: King Richard II with his friends at Conway (coloured engraving)

King Richard II with his friends at Conway (coloured engraving)
2797128 King Richard II with his friends at Conway (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Richard II with his friends at Conway)

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Thorn Fort, Milford Haven (engraving)

Thorn Fort, Milford Haven (engraving)
1608740 Thorn Fort, Milford Haven (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thorn Fort, Milford Haven)

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: The Naval Manoeuvres (engraving)

The Naval Manoeuvres (engraving)
1596066 The Naval Manoeuvres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 August 1889)

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Hubberston Dock at Milford Haven (engraving)

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Hubberston Dock at Milford Haven (engraving)
1613192 Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Hubberston Dock at Milford Haven (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Launch of Pontoon for the 'Great Eastern'Steam-Ship at Neyland, Milford Haven (engraving)

Launch of Pontoon for the "Great Eastern"Steam-Ship at Neyland, Milford Haven (engraving)
1608930 Launch of Pontoon for the " Great Eastern" Steam-Ship at Neyland, Milford Haven (engraving) by English School

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Ten Little Torpedo Boats and what became of them (engraving)

Ten Little Torpedo Boats and what became of them (engraving)
1046912 Ten Little Torpedo Boats and what became of them (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ten Little Torpedo Boats and what became of them)

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: A Days Cub Hunting in Pembrokeshire (engraving)

A Days Cub Hunting in Pembrokeshire (engraving)
1046894 A Days Cub Hunting in Pembrokeshire (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Days Cub Hunting in Pembrokeshire)

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Map: Milford Haven, from the Admiralty and Ordnance Surveys; Pembroke, Dockyard (colour litho)

Map: Milford Haven, from the Admiralty and Ordnance Surveys; Pembroke, Dockyard (colour litho)
6004700 Map: Milford Haven, from the Admiralty and Ordnance Surveys; Pembroke, Dockyard (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milford Haven)

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: The New Docks at Milford Haven, South Wales (engraving)

The New Docks at Milford Haven, South Wales (engraving)
1046685 The New Docks at Milford Haven, South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Docks at Milford Haven, South Wales)

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Richard IIs and his fleet landing Milford Haven, facsimile copy from

Richard IIs and his fleet landing Milford Haven, facsimile copy from
1073629 Richard IIs and his fleet landing Milford Haven, facsimile copy from Le Prinse et Mort du Roy Richart by Jean Creton, reprinted 19th Century (colour litho) by French School

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Milford Haven, from the Camp near Castle Pill, looking West (engraving)

Milford Haven, from the Camp near Castle Pill, looking West (engraving)
1098638 Milford Haven, from the Camp near Castle Pill, looking West (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milford Haven, from the Camp near Castle Pill)

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: The French Fleet arriving at Milford Haven (engraving)

The French Fleet arriving at Milford Haven (engraving)
664440 The French Fleet arriving at Milford Haven (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Fleet arriving at Milford Haven)

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Opening of the South Wales Extension Railway, to Milford Haven (engraving)

Opening of the South Wales Extension Railway, to Milford Haven (engraving)
1608741 Opening of the South Wales Extension Railway, to Milford Haven (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the South Wales Extension Railway)

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: The Landing of Richard II at Milford Haven, c. 1793-1800 (oil on canvas)

The Landing of Richard II at Milford Haven, c. 1793-1800 (oil on canvas)
1065262 The Landing of Richard II at Milford Haven, c.1793-1800 (oil on canvas) by Hamilton, William (1751-1801); 79.4x55.9 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Milford Haven, General View of the Town and the Haven (b / w photo)

Milford Haven, General View of the Town and the Haven (b / w photo)
3091879 Milford Haven, General View of the Town and the Haven (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milford Haven)

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: The Naval Operations at Milford Haven (engraving)

The Naval Operations at Milford Haven (engraving)
1054972 The Naval Operations at Milford Haven (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Operations at Milford Haven)

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: The Earl of Richmond addressing the Welsh Chieftains at Milford Haven, pub

The Earl of Richmond addressing the Welsh Chieftains at Milford Haven, pub
955592 The Earl of Richmond addressing the Welsh Chieftains at Milford Haven, pub. 19th Century (steel engraving) by English School

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven (engraving)

Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven (engraving)
3101981 Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven)

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Launch of HMS Edinburgh at Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven (engraving)

Launch of HMS Edinburgh at Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven (engraving)
3101980 Launch of HMS Edinburgh at Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of HMS Edinburgh at Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven)

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Naval Manoeuvres at Milford Haven, Commencement of the Attack (engraving)

Naval Manoeuvres at Milford Haven, Commencement of the Attack (engraving)
1624625 Naval Manoeuvres at Milford Haven, Commencement of the Attack (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naval Manoeuvres at Milford Haven)

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven (engraving)

Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven (engraving)
1623898 Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven)

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Leaves from the Sketch-Book of an Officer with the Channel Squadron (engraving)

Leaves from the Sketch-Book of an Officer with the Channel Squadron (engraving)
1605689 Leaves from the Sketch-Book of an Officer with the Channel Squadron (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: The Naval Operations at Milford Haven, the Decisive Battle on the Night of 17 August (engraving)

The Naval Operations at Milford Haven, the Decisive Battle on the Night of 17 August (engraving)
1054970 The Naval Operations at Milford Haven, the Decisive Battle on the Night of 17 August (engraving) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Richard IIs and his fleet landing Milford Haven, facsimile copy from

Richard IIs and his fleet landing Milford Haven, facsimile copy from
1073627 Richard IIs and his fleet landing Milford Haven, facsimile copy from Le Prinse et Mort du Roy Richart by Jean Creton, reprinted 19th Century (colour litho) by French School

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: View of Milford Haven from Hakin (engraving)

View of Milford Haven from Hakin (engraving)
1098642 View of Milford Haven from Hakin (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Milford Haven from Hakin)

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Queen Elizabeth II looks at a model of the new refinery at Milford Haven

Queen Elizabeth II looks at a model of the new refinery at Milford Haven. 11th August 1968

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Pembrokeshire SA73 2 Map

Pembrokeshire SA73 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Pembrokeshire SA73 2

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Richard IIs and his fleet landing Milford Haven, 19th Century

Richard IIs and his fleet landing Milford Haven, 19th Century
Richard IIs and his fleet landing Milford Haven, facsimile copy from Le Prinse et mort du Roy Richart by Jean Creton reprinted 19th Century (colour lithograph)

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Milford Haven - General View of the Town and the Haven, 1895

Milford Haven - General View of the Town and the Haven, 1895
Milford Haven - Geenral View of the Town and the Haven, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Pembroke Dockyard and Milford Haven, 1884

Pembroke Dockyard and Milford Haven, 1884. From The Illustrated Naval and Military Magazine Volume I [The Illustrated London News, London, 1884]

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Milford Haven Station, Wales, 1966

Milford Haven Station, Wales, 1966
A view of Milford Haven Station in Pembrokeshire, Wales, 1966. The station opened as Milford station in September 1863, and wasn t called Milford Haven until it was renamed in 1910

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: The French Fleet Arriving at Milford Haven

The French Fleet Arriving at Milford Haven

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Source Size = 3885 x 2481

Source Size = 3885 x 2481
Launch of Pontoon for the " great Eastern" Steamship at Neyland, Milford Haven

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: View of Milford Haven from Hakin. from a Painting by Mr Wehnart, 1860

View of Milford Haven from Hakin. from a Painting by Mr Wehnart, 1860

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: MILFORD HAVEN, PEMBROKESHIRE, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain

MILFORD HAVEN, PEMBROKESHIRE, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: The New Docks at Milford Haven, South Wales, Uk, 1889

The New Docks at Milford Haven, South Wales, Uk, 1889

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: MILFORD HAVEN, PEMBROKESHIRE, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain

MILFORD HAVEN, PEMBROKESHIRE, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: View of Milford Haven from Hakin. from a Painting by Mr Wehnart, 1860

View of Milford Haven from Hakin. from a Painting by Mr Wehnart, 1860

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Ancient woodland C016 / 7780

Ancient woodland C016 / 7780
Lawrenny Wood is a large tract of deciduous woodland overlooking the Milford Haven waterway, comprised mainly of ancient Oak trees whose branches display a characteristic twisted form. UK

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Industrial air pollution at sunset

Industrial air pollution at sunset
Industrial air pollution. Silhouetted smoke plumes rising from oil refinery smokestacks at sunset. Photographed in Milford Haven, Wales

Background imageMilford Haven Collection: Sailing experience, Milford Haven

Sailing experience, Milford Haven
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Milford Haven, a picturesque town nestled in Pembrokeshire, Wales, holds a rich tapestry of history and natural beauty. From the bustling Neyland Station in the 1930s to Thomas Jefferson's map depicting enemy fortifications on Chesapeake Bay in 1776, this place has witnessed significant events throughout time. As people eagerly board the Dale Princess Skomer Ferry at Martins Haven, they embark on an adventure that will unveil the breathtaking landscapes of Milford Haven. The gang of immigrant cockle pickers working diligently at Angle Bay reflects the diverse community that has found solace and opportunity within these shores. A glimpse into the past reveals a County Map from 1777 showcasing Pembrokeshire's intricate details and landmarks like Carew Cross dating back to the 11th century. King Richard II himself graces us with his presence in a coloured engraving set against Conway's backdrop - reminding us of Milford Haven's historical significance. The enchanting Stock Rock stands tall as an enduring symbol of nature's resilience amidst turbulent tides. Thorn Fort silently tells tales of defense strategies employed during times gone by while naval manoeuvres demonstrate Britain's maritime prowess etched forever in engravings. Witnessing history unfold before our eyes is awe-inspiring; be it laying down the foundation stone for Hubberston Dock or witnessing Pontoon launch for "Great Eastern" Steam-Ship at Neyland. These moments capture human ingenuity and progress shaping Milford Haven into what it is today. Milford Haven beckons explorers to uncover its hidden treasures - from its captivating history to its stunning natural wonders. Whether you're drawn by its historical significance or enticed by its serene coastal charm, this town promises an unforgettable experience that transcends time and leaves indelible memories etched deep within your soul.