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History of Milford Haven. The town of Milford Haven was founded in 1793 by Sir William Hamilton, who initially invited Quaker whalers from Nantucket to live in his town, and then, in 1797, the Navy Board to create a dockyard for building warships. [1][2] Milford Haven Waterway has a longer history as a staging point on sea journeys to Ireland ...
The Haven is particularly blessed with the double charm of scenic beauty and historic romance One soon sees why it was called a haven, for while the white-capped breakers of Lake Huron are pounding on the shore, Milford Haven, that long gash in the coast line, remains perfectly calm and tranquil with scarcely a ripple on its surface. What a haven
Milford Haven (Welsh: Aberdaugleddau, lit. 'mouth of the two rivers Cleddau ' listen ⓘ) is both a town and a community in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is situated on the north side of the Milford Haven Waterway, an estuary forming a natural harbour that has been used as a port since the Middle Ages.
Click on the map for other historical maps of this place. In 1887, John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles described Milford Haven like this: Milford.-- (or Milford Haven), parl. bor. and sea-port, Hubberston and Steynton pars., Pembrokeshire, on N. shore of Milford Haven, 8 miles SW. of Haverfordwest and 282 miles W. of London by ...
Aug 16, 2024 · History of Milford Haven & Milford Waterfront. Haven of History. The tide has brought invaders, crusaders, would-be kings, sea merchants, admirals, pirates and global energy leaders, up the Cleddau estuary to the safe haven of Milford. They’ve all played a part in our extraordinary story. Read on to find out more.
In 1990 the wonderful town of Milford Haven celebrated its bicentennary. Long may it preserve its pristine waters so that leisure and pleasure sit comfortably alongside commercial activity. It is hoped that Milford Haven has many glorious years ahead. -- Councillor E. R. Harries. MAYOR OF MILFORD HAVEN 1979/80, 1990/91, 2006/07, 2010/11, 2014/15
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Apr 18, 2011 · The Haven had been used as a significant port since the Middle Ages but the modern-day town of Milford did not exist until 1790 when Sir William Hamilton, husband of Nelson's Emma, founded the place.
