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BROAD HAVEN Broad Haven has been one of the most popular beaches in Pembrokeshire since the 19th century with both visitors and locals alike, largely on account of its nearness to Haverfordwest (approx. 10 kms away). A large, west facing, open expanse of beach, it is hemmed in at each end by cliffs which attract geologists from all over Britain because of their unique features. These include a number of stacks, the most impressive of which is Den's Door at the north end of the beach, with two arches through its base. Also of interest is the intense folding and shattering of the cliffs, and the huge 'whaleback' rock known as the Sleek Stone, again at the north end of the beach. When visiting these features, be careful not to get cut off by the incoming tide.Broad Haven is a popular bathing beach, and can also attract sail boarders and surfers when conditions are suitable. There are good views across to the St. David's Peninsula on clear days. The beach is a winner of a Tidy Britain Group Seaside Award (Rural Beach) in 1999, and the water quality is good (complies with EC mandatory standard). Water quality results are displayed by the access point at the south end of the beach. Byelaws apply, for details contact Pembrokeshire County Council's beaches section. Tel: 01437 763450 |
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BROAD HAVEN 100 years ago- practically unknown, The W.I book describes as "very primitive" with a few substainial houses and some small cottages. Joseph Thomas (wealthy corn merchant) built his bungalow "The Cabin" (where the toast rack seats are now). Interested in the Baptist cause in 1890 he employed a reputed builder Mr R Rogers to build a hall (Village) for use as day school and Sunday school. Teetotaller he openly fought against licensed premises- but they cxame in the long run- to counter act this influx of pubs he built a tearoom on seafront with stables underneath which attracted day trippers, parties and outings. Anthracite Colliery at Swanswell was worked by hand by both men and women. Ships would come to the beach, maroon
themselves whilst boarding took place ("boarding" to carry culm to the ship by horse-drawn farm carts whilst hurrying to catch
the tide. Last ship "KATE". Kiln sit at north end of the bay, the ships would bring in limestone for the kiln and take away the
culm from the mines. These workers would have lived in Trafalgar Terrace and there was a pub at the Rock Cottages end.
Open stream ran through the village. 1840 "popular bathing resort" Fenton mentions bathing mechcanisms 30 years ealier (1811). Describes as "Remarkedly salubrious and bathing admirable either in machines or in caves between here and Druidstone."1882 Coast Guard Station opened in what is now M & J Coles' Shop. 1882 First shop opens (newly built house near the sea which sold most things, previously supplies would be got from Haverfordwest (6.5miles away). Clothes shopping would be an annual event. 1937 Holiday Resort "the weather was glorious, the sun shone in all of its power and glory and the fine stretch of sands at Broad Haven was almost black with people". (5/8/1937) Freda James tells in I Remember, I Remember of Sunday School Treats:- "Every year the children of the Sunday School of St Mary,s Church, Herbrandston would go to Broad Haven for their treat. Local farmers would lend a cart, horse and a man to take them and the cart would be lined with straw to make it more comfortable. Even then, it could not have been a very pleasant ride as the roads were very rough and there were several steep hills to climb. To ease the burden on the horse, the children would probably have had to get out and walk up. Even so they looked forward to this annual outing with eagerness." 1790-1890 List of occupation: Collier, Mariner, Shopkeeper, Schoolmaster, Butcher, Coastguard, Sea Captain. |
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Hephzibah Broad Haven Baptist Church The Church was built in 1851Its present membership is 103 membersBaptist Union of Great Britain
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