Here's what Malcolm has to say about Carmarthen:"One of the glories of Wales is its small towns and the county town of Carmarthen certainly ranks with the best. There are difficulties for historic towns when they attempt to come to terms with modern life. Their charming old streets and small shops have to compete with heavy traffic and the modern developer. Carmarthen has suffered from new roads ment to relieve through traffic and out of town shopping but its fought back and its still a friendly and busy market town full of life, history and some damn fine architecture!"
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Mrs Jones, Carmarthen
I love looking back on photos of Carmarthen. I show my children before my time pictures too they are really interested which makes me feel proud to live here. I hope it follows on the family!!
Tue Aug 19 09:17:23 2008
David Lewis New Zealand
If Carmarthen has always been known as an "Old market town" then why are the powers that be determined to get rid of the market in the town??? Can someone answer this question for me please.
Thu May 31 09:32:31 2007
Morwen Griffiths Sully, Vale of Glamorgan
I visited an aunt living in Llechryd, Ceredigion throughout my childhood and I have wonderful memories of Carmarthen. Arriving there by train from Cardiff and travelling onwards to Llechryd by bus. How excited I was - I loved the two weeks spent there each summer and sometimes in the Autumn. I has meant and still means so much to me coming from the city of Cardiff. Carmarthen dreams up wonderful sunny days, friendly people and the longing to come back. I return frequently and still feel "at home" there. Please look after our heritage.
Mon May 28 10:46:10 2007
Cristel E. John presently of Ewenny originally Bre
Carmarthen has many attractive historic buildings, but more needs to be done to enhance them and the surroundings. Carmarthen could be a gem of a town but could do with some more facelifting - great potential to bring it back to what it once maybe was...
C.E. John
Wed Aug 30 09:05:24 2006
Lynette Pickersgill
I would like to find out about the history of the building which was known as Terry Thomas Auction rooms Carmarthen
Fri Jul 28 09:28:24 2006
Sian Morgan, Cambridge, originally from carmarthen
I remember the demoltion of the small streets leading down to the quay as a child. I was outraged and it was one of the reasons I decided to leave. I could not live with such philistinism. It saddens me even now that I felt so strongly that I had to leave such a friendly community.
Thu Apr 27 10:05:49 2006
J Ingham from Carlisle
I see on your site that the remaining chunk of Carmarthen's castle is deemed "interesting". If this is so, then why each time I visit,is it surrounded by ugly fencing in a square full of clutter and debris ? What a shame. It could be a lovely square ,with planting tubs and tasteful street furniture and a historic backdrop that tourists would love .I look forward to the day !
Fri Jan 6 16:25:33 2006
Paul Mainwaring from Perth W.A.
I would like to find out more about the Picton Monument builder Daniel Mainwaring and what other building in the Carmarthen area was he involved in the building of.
Sun Nov 13 06:55:04 2005
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Professor Malcolm Parry visited Carmarthen to explore its history through its buildings and architecture in the second programme in the Radio Wales series 
