your comments
Pete Daniel, Portugal
Moved to the Algarve...to find I was living 3 doors away from another ex Pembroke Dock man by the name Maurice Jones ex Amphion Court, ex St Johns Rd, small world.
Tue Jun 16 17:29:37 2009
Robert Jones from Cardiff
Pembroke Dock is a splendid place. My father was born and brought up there and my grandfather used to be headmaster of the old East End School in Pembroke. I spent some years in Pembroke Dock Grammar School in the 1950s. Roland Mathias was headmaster. He was also a celebrated poet and died fairly recently. I have such happy memories of that school. It strove to develop all dimensions of its pupils - academic, sporting and cultural.
Pembroke Dock has struggled in many ways to develop a new identity since the catastrophic closure of the Royal Naval Dockyard in 1926 although its role as an RAF base for Sunderlands was important in the 1940s and 1950s.
When I have returned on brief visits over the years I have seen many positive changes. Of course the approach to the town could be smartened up - but that applies to many other towns and cities as well. I'm sure that its splendid location and the character and spirit of those who live there will ensure that it thrives in the future.
Tue Jun 2 17:53:15 2009
Kathryn Hodgson- Pennar\PD
Reading previous comments makes me proud to be a Dock girl. I have always felt privileged to have been raised in such a lovely safe part of Wales. However I agree with Joe Bloggs from Carmarthen, something has to be done about the entrance to the town it does look scruffy...
Fri Mar 6 13:26:45 2009
Farrukh Majeed from Cardiff
I have great fond memories living in the Dock, where my parents ran a business and went to school there. I still keep in touch with one or two people, but haven't returned there. It has changed a lot for the better, I've heard.
Mon Sep 1 12:44:48 2008
Darren (Pembroke)
Left there a few years back but love it still. Llanreath, the Memorial Park, Pembroke Castle. ALL of the beaches.Miss the whole county.
Wed Aug 27 16:18:24 2008
Nigel Gullam Expat in Nigeria
I have worked away for many years, but it's still nice to come home to the Dock and see friendly faces! I was schooled at the Cora - what a great school. My family are from Cosheston and I still live in Cosheston with my wife. Ok the town has had better times, and things will get better. I hope at least people in the Dock will say "hello", which is more than they do in many places. Also one or two good pubs...its what you make it .
Mon Oct 22 12:25:44 2007
joe bloggs from carmarthen
OK guys - so you love living in P.D. So how about getting the council do do some thing about the entrance to the town. Just look at the scruffy area around the so-called London Rd Mall - that's a laugh! Then just further along the waste litter near the "shortcut" laying around...So, option two....if you're so proud of the scruffy place get out there and do something about it - such as clean it up.
Mon Oct 15 11:10:03 2007
Paul Smart, Pembroke Dock
Pembroke Dock is a great place to live friendly people and always something to do i've lived here 25 years, pembroke dock will soon have it's own radio station cleddau fm. watch this space..........
Mon Sep 24 12:02:04 2007
ella pennar girl xxxx
hi i have lived here nearly all my life now so another relly big thanks who made this town ..... and all of my mates in pembroke dock and pennar luv ya all ella xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Mon Sep 24 11:55:27 2007
Preston from Milton Terrace
Pembroke Dock is such a wonderful and friendly place. Me and my boyfriend regularly visit the beaches and enjoy the coastal path. I would recommend a visit to anyone looking for a throughly fun time!
Wed Aug 29 15:24:16 2007
Andrew
My partner and I love nothing more than enjoying a romantic waterside meal and taking in the breathtaking scenery. The relaxed atmoshphere and friendly locals make us at ease wherever we go. A truly magnificent place.
Thu Aug 9 14:50:52 2007
lorraine from pembroke dock
I have just moved to PD from Cardiff with my family...we love PD! We came here because we love Tenby. Our lives have improved since we came and I will never leave - what a place to bring up children.
Mon Aug 6 16:18:12 2007
neil [sparrow} armstrong
I've lived in and around Pem Dock all my life. I now work in London, but still have a home in Upper Park Street and can't wait to get back there on weekends. Just a nice town.......come on the Quins
Thu Jun 7 10:26:20 2007
belinda evans-now rohm, germany originally p-dock/
oohhh p-dock, now that bring`s back memories,fish and chip`s sitting at hobbs point or fort road looking onto Llanreath beach,walking around the coast line from pennar park to front street "when the tide was out" evening`s in the pub`s/disco`s meeting friend`s, the people so friendly,but that is a long time ago,I`m glad to say that in 3 day`s I will be again in the area so look out, I`ll be living it up meeting up with old mate`s-girlfriend`s, only problem is my husband will be with me,maybe I can handcuff him to the radiater and go%2! 0on the razzle-love it there, it`s home and I will never get tired of going there-home is where the heart is, and although I live in a beautiful part of germany my heart is in wales-oh the macho men tom jones and tom cruise all rolled into one mmmm
Wed May 16 16:40:27 2007
ella , pennar
i love pembroke dock because it makes me special and i now some of my mates. a big thanks for the people who made this town thank you very much
Mon Apr 23 11:47:26 2007
tony johnston kent
Could anyone tell me if North Park street Pembroke Dock is still there? Also any info on the Royal Artillery barracks?
Mon Apr 16 10:24:56 2007
marc stanley pembroke
Pembroke is ok. There's not much to do only visit our amazing beaches and our fantastic fish and chip shop ROWLIES and of course the castle
Thu Apr 12 09:33:50 2007
sharon cressey
I've lived here all my life...love it!! To Pembroke lol
Wed Mar 14 12:40:49 2007
Jamie Pembroke Dock
I moved here from Scotland 11 yrs ago and I never wanna go bk. Pembroke Dock is the best place to be and it's down here I found my sweetheart and there is gr8 views and loads to do and more e.g. the golf course the views from there day or night is lovely, the Cleddau Bridge has gr8 views as well. It's all round place to be and to live.
Fri Mar 9 12:03:34 2007
Derek ( Geordie ) Patten
1952 and 1953 were very good years. I was in the RAF at PD(Sunderlands). I bought a motorbike BSA 650 Golden Flash from Bowens in Narbeth and managed to tour the area a lot.
I love this place and have never been able to return for a visit. It is on my shortlist to do so, very soon.
I wish you all well at PD and give John Evans at the Museum my kind regards and best wishes. Tenby is on my list as well.
Tue Jan 2 09:54:17 2007
jimmygreen
Tony Moogan,do I know you. Ex Rao Blandford.
Mon Nov 20 10:31:56 2006
Marilyn Sheppard
I was born in High Street and moved to Pennar when I was eleven. I have such wonderful memories of Pennar - playing in the park behind our house, the island, down the woods, cricket with my brothers, swimming (or trying) down the shore. Such memories ....
Fri Nov 10 09:39:29 2006
Kirsty, 14, the dock
the dock wel wat can i say its the best place on earth theres alsays something 2 do !!!! iv lived here all my life n pembroke schools great better than the others neway haha !!! i never want to leave da dock wen i grow up its smashing !!!!!!!!
Tue Oct 31 08:42:51 2006
Terri Keating from Peterborough
I have the most fondest memories of PD. I used to stay at my grandparents house around 3 times a year including the 6 weeks holidays for most of my childhood and I will always cherish the place,having a coke afloat in Browns Resturant and drawing the scenery up the hill. I have been back several times as an adult and feel and hope one day to live there. Well, if you dont dream,it wont happen.
Thu Oct 12 14:15:25 2006
Martin Cunningham
I love P. Dock so much that i hate leaving the town let alone my sofa!
Tue Oct 3 08:59:39 2006
Lynne Mann from Pembroke Dock
I was born and brought up in Pembroke Dock. I lived with my gran in Dock Street, now known as 'Harbour Way'. I remember playing down the shore, paddling in the water, picking blackberries and climbing on the 'old wreck'(where the Asda store and car park are now) I remember picnics down the green and watching the men fishing. When I was in my 20's I moved to Tenby and years later I moved to Yorkshire, now I'm back in Pembrokeshire and it's great to be able able to visit the Dock again, it's within easy driving distance from where I live now. It's changed a lot since I was a kid, I loved it the way it was then, but however much it changes it will always be home.
Mon Jul 17 09:32:08 2006
Malcolm Dey from Wimbledon
I lived in Hundleton & PD from the age of 4 to 16. I've not been back in years but went there last weekend. What I like about Pembrokeshire are the beautiful beaches such as Barafundle bay, pleasant towns like Tenby & Saundersfoot, and of course Pembroke Castle. I was interested in the changes to the town. The Barracks seem to have closed down now, which is a pity, but there are a lot of new supermarkets and the library has moved to new premises. It was sad to see that the pubs and bookies seemed to be the most thriving businesses in the town, but PD's history is one of boom, bust and boom again, so hopefully, good times are just around the corner.
Mon Jul 3 14:02:45 2006
Christine Gwyther from Pembroke Dock
I am lucky eough not just to come from the Dock and live there but also to represent it as a member of the Welsh Assembly. The Midsummer Festival last week was great fun and I am sure will be repeated next year. It's a good place to live, work and play!
Thu Jun 29 09:38:48 2006
milly, pembroke dock
i couldnt ask to live anywhere better! Paddles and Quinns are the best, the owners are lovely and its the place to go for a good night out!
Fri Jun 23 13:23:54 2006
Malcolm Cawley, Pennar
Of course Pembroke Dock is one of the most beautiful towns in Pembrokeshire even if its potential is yet to be fully developed. Help that happen by supporting the Pembroke Dock Festival - June 16th - 23rd 2006.
Tue May 9 09:06:28 2006
lucas pembroke dock
it is the best place 2 be when u r bored
Mon Mar 6 14:40:48 2006
Beth, Pennar
Pembroke Dock is my little slice of Heaven on Earth. I would like to say a big thank you to all the people there who make my life so content. Special place, special people. I will never tire of it.
Sun Mar 5 13:42:34 2006
andry from merthyr
yep hobbs point is the place for me. in the summer fishing day\night any time really and the locals are so nice. and neyland as well its like cornwall here in gods land eh?roll on the spring and me and my wife and our trusty old motorhome will be there again..
Mon Feb 20 17:09:18 2006
Tony Moogan (Moogy) Blandford, Dorset
Born in the nursing home in Park Street PD, raised in Bufferland with Ossie, Dai, Keith, Roy and Lenny. Joined up on 10 May 66 and never quite stopped wandering, so far. Always go back 4-5 times a year especially during 6 nations time. You know what they say "You can take the boy out of the Dock, but ..........!"
Thu Feb 16 13:39:26 2006
Michelle Cole from Hundleton (5mins from Pembroke)
I grew up in PD and go to school there, I have two very good friends and had my first kiss, boyfriend and love! (no tht was my second love)As my dad does autograss racing we travel and I don't get to spend the weekends, holidays and some weeks at PD, I would like to say if you ever go there don't take it for granted. The beaches are beautiful, the towns are great but the schools are boring !!!!
Fri Dec 30 21:38:27 2005
Marc Howes - Aberdeen
Even though I left the 'Dock' years ago, my mother and step-father still live there. My father used to run the Bush Hotel, which I noticed is now a block of flats. I was part of the final year that just made both Coronation Lower and Upper before they moved us to Bush Comp. Still keep in contact with one or two of the old teachers.
Must agree with Greg Ralph, the old town has seen better days, it seemed that the only activity on an evening was the pub and as I don't drink (the Bush cured me of that), bit of a prob!
Might come home in the summer (best time!) and see the folks!
Fri Dec 16 21:39:40 2005
Adele Bradfield, York (formerly P. Dock)
Moved away from the Dock about 4 years ago and didn't think I'd miss it quite as much as I do! Looking forward to coming home and spending Christmas 05 in the Dock with my family :)
Fri Nov 25 13:54:55 2005
Morgan from Pennnar
I love living in the Dock. I left home years ago to work in the South West, but returned home because it's just that, HOME!! It's where I know & feel comfortable & Pembroke Dock is a lovely place to live.
I am delighted to see the beautiful old buildings in the Dockyard area being restored to their former glory.
Wed Nov 23 18:09:54 2005
Michelle Heathfield from Pennar
I have always lived in Pennar and my grandmother was born here. Love Pembroke Dock, its so friendly and with 3 children to bring up I couldn't think of a better place.
Mon Nov 21 20:38:07 2005
Michelle, Westcliff
How chuffed I am to find Pembroke Dock has its own little love corner. PD born, London bred, my family moved away (from Clarence St) to London a week before my 4th birthday so most of my memories are from visits back to the grandparents. But I remember the Friday indoor market from the 70s - I expect it's gone now - surely a fore runner of the Farmer's market. And I reckon I got my lifelong love of a man in uniform from the convoys of lorries and jeeps of soldiers streaming past the top of our road. Sigh.
Fri Nov 11 16:27:36 2005
Harry Dixon London Ontario Canada
I resided in Pembroke town when I worked in the dock for about 3 years, many pleasant
memories of those days great people to be
with, should really have stayed longer.
I will never forget PD & area.
Sat Oct 1 02:54:00 2005
Tony Gibby (Thailand now,originally Pennar)
I remember when I asked my gran to buy a new table for lunch as the old one was old?? She said she had dug out of her house in King Street after it was hit by a land mine!!! Made me think how lucky we were to miss the war years, miss P.D. hoping to be back in 06 for a visit...
Sun Sep 25 07:46:53 2005
shelly
i love the dock especially the gorgeous girl/woman who lives on military road.
Thu Sep 8 19:01:20 2005
Stella, Florida
I grew up in Pembroke, left in 1985, now live in Florida. Had some great times in PD, with my friend, Glynis, who still lives there. Loved looking around Woolworths, on a Saturday afternoon; really pleased it is florishing.
Thu Jul 7 22:58:25 2005
Mark Griffiths
I have recently visited the town of Pembroke Dock. Whilst being in the town area my car regreatably caught fire this was ataprox 9.30 in the evening after calling 999, the fire brigade were with me within 2 minutes which I was amazed at, on talking to the driver he informed me that these men were part time fire fighters.
I think these boys do a very good job and they were quicker than the firemen we have in Reading. Hats off to them.
Sun May 8 01:59:45 2005
Pembroke Dock
I've lived here for 17 years, it's the best place ever you must visit and check out the other areas to.
Fri Apr 22 22:49:56 2005
Rich Hanock from Cardiff
I love the dock, I went there on my marine geography field trip and it really inspired me, I would love to work there when I am older. I thought that the boats were amazing and managed so well.
Sun Apr 10 16:00:26 2005
Hannah from Pembroke Dock
I love PD I have lived here for 11 years I have a beautiful view of the Cleddau Bridge and river. It makes me smile when tourists tell me I live in such a wonderful land.
Mon Mar 28 18:15:26 2005
Daphne from Coventry
I was not born in the Dock as, due to air-raids, mum stayed with my gran in Pembroke. Otherwise I am PD born & bred. I do not quite know what draws me back to the Dock but I get withdrawal symtoms if I don't come back every now and again.
Sat Mar 26 13:01:08 2005
Stenson
I lived in the Doc for nine years and nowhere I've been since beats it. It is just a place were u have everything that u need.
Tue Mar 1 10:59:34 2005
Sean from Pembroke Dock
I love the Dock so much because everyone there are nice, there are some stunning views from the top of "Barrack Hill".
Thu Jan 27 21:24:54 2005
Eifion Hughes - Bangor
I was born in Pembroke Dock and really miss the place, just give me 6 numbers on the lotto and I would be back. Tenby was my favourite in the school hols.
Mon Jan 24 11:37:34 2005
Madeleine from California
I came from London in 1949...
spent three yrs in PD went to school there
until 1952 , after my mother died I returned to London.
Through the years I have arrived in California, I do not think there are too many weeks go by when I do not think of my youthful years there in PD.
Why are you so rushful to change it? How selfish of me to ask that, but we who have left would love to come back to the way we remember.
I love the view from Barracks Hill and the quiet conclusion of the little cove in Waterloo, oops just remembered birdacage walk? Anyone out there old enought to remember?
Tue Jan 11 20:13:24 2005
Jack Watson from Paisley Scotland
I love the Pembroke Dock area as that's where I met my wife and our eldest son was born in Haverfordwest so being half Scots and Welsh he is called Scwelsh. Nickname only by the way.
Mon Dec 27 22:00:23 2004
Bowen. Bristol
I agree with Sian from Cardiff and G Mansell, P'Dock is a "lovely place" with "lovely People"
Fri Aug 27 14:23:44 2004
Sian from Cardiff originally from Narberth
I love the Dock, especially Fort Road where I spent many an hour enjoying the superb view of the estuary. Pembroke Dock is a wonderfull place and deserves to be recognised as such!!!
Tue Aug 24 14:50:37 2004
Chris Westwood from Pembroke Dock
I lived in Walsall, West-Midlands for most of my life, I moved here with my daughter 7 years ago and have never looked back. It's a beautiful town, the people are so friendly, the views are superb and it is one of the safest place's to raise my 9 year old daughter.
Can't wait for the Dock to get the major developments it's so long been promised.
A very proud " DOCK " resident.
~*~ CYMRU AM BYTH ~*~
Fri Aug 20 21:00:00 2004
Rhian from Pembroke Dock
I like Pembroke Dock because there are lots of places to go shopping. I like Woolworths the best. I get to buy lots of things. My mum comes from 'Thirsty Work' and I think she is one of the best bands in the Dock.
Fri Aug 20 14:30:34 2004
Nathan, ex- Stackpole
I like Hobbs Point- if you can avoid the local "sea-urchins" & boats, it's a great place to catch fish, day or night. I fished there 5 consecutive days recently, never "blanked" once, best fish a 3 1/2 lbs Sea Bass, cooked 2 hours later with delightful local potatoes & salad- superb, particularily as I now live inland & wild Sea Bass is unobtainable!
Tue Aug 3 16:01:52 2004
G Mansell Pembroke Dock
I love the Dock. It is where I live and I have just returned from travelling to this wonderful town. I never want to leave again!
Mon Jul 26 14:37:50 2004
Jean Gardner, Grove, Pembroke
I moved to Pembroke Dock in 1963 from Llanteg Amroth, I went to Coronation school in Upper Meyrick Street where I met lots of wonderful people and was made welcome. I met and married and brought up four wonderful children who all went to schools in Pembrock Dock. I find that all the residence of the town very friendly and have always welcomed visitors warmly. You will not find a friendlier place in Pembrokeshire.
Thu Jul 15 11:49:13 2004
Greg Ralph - Black Mountains
My last visit to PD was a shock. There is a moribund air about the place and it is enormously difficult to compare it with the vibrant town of my youth in the forties and fifties. Not withstanding this reprehensible decline, it is never too late - if the locals and even ex-pats offer encouragement to those who have some influence over its future I'm certain it can be saved.
Two other prime examples of towns which have risen from the dead are - Hay on Wye and locally Narberth. Well done everyone concerned and especially Beeb Wales for publicising it - please keep it up.
Sat Jul 3 10:23:57 2004
Roberta from Pembroke Dock
As a resident of Pembroke Dock it is wonderful to see my home town being given credit on your web-site for being a town in its own right. Too often are we just an after thought or referred to as Pembroke, especially where the ferry companies are concerned. The Naval background of our town should never be forgotten and lives on in the town’s name. I fear though that with the amount of shops and businesses closing, people may see Pembroke Dock as a ghost town with no future. It is pleasing to see that the council are willing to invest money into a marina development in the town.
I also believe that the future lies in the hands of the children of the town who are educated in the wonderful schools that we have. I must sing the praises especially of Pembroke Dock Community School whose facilities could beat most schools not even just in Pembrokeshire but Wales too.
Pembroke Dock will not become a forgotten town whilst the likes of your wonderful web-site continue to promote us. A lovely piece on our town – keep up the good work BBC!
Thu Jun 24 17:44:46 2004
Tom, Doc Penfro
I'm really glad that the old dockyard is finally starting to be treated with a bit of respect. The Pater Church and the old dockyard buildings would be jewels in the crown of any town in the country, and they have been scandalously neglected for years. The day will soon come when visitors arriving on the ferry will want to stop much much longer in "the Dock" and not just drive straight on through
Tue Jun 22 12:59:44 2004
Dilwyn from Pennar
Is there a better vantage point for viewing the Haven than the picnic area next to the Cleddau Bridge? I've spent many hours there, watching the yachts on the Haven and wishing I was on the ferry to Ireland!
Tue Jun 22 12:54:52 2004
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