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Useful Links: Archaeology, Conservation, Museums, National Libraries, Film, & Our Local Pembrokeshire Corner
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- Archaeology
Council for British Archaeology
Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust
Glamorgan Gwent Archaeological Trust
Institute of Field Archaeologists
Rescue: The British Archaeological Trust
Royal Commission on the Ancient & Historic Monuments of Wales Includes the National Monuments Record of Wales
Royal Commission on the Ancient & Historic Monuments of Scotland Information , data and publications.
- Conservation
Cadw: Welsh Historic Monuments Agency with the responsibility for protecting, conserving and promoting the appreciation of the historic environment of Wales.
Agency with the responsibility for protecting, conserving and promoting the appreciation of the historic environment of England. Includes some of the functions of the Royal Commissions on the Ancient & Historic Monuments of Wales and Scotland.
Official historical information site of the devolved Scottish government.
Charity and member organisation devoted to the conservation of Britains heritage.
- Museums
Museums Association of Great Britain
National Museums & Galleries of Wales
National Museums Northern Ireland
National Museum of Science & Industry
Smithsonian Institution (USA)
- National Libraries, etc
Library of Congress (USA)
The National Library of Australia
The National Library of New Zealand
The National Library of Ireland
The National Library of Scotland
- Film British Federation of Film Societies Local film societies are committed to showing cinema productions, especially world cinema, that are seldom distributed through commercial networks. This site provides advice on start-up plus links to regional societies.
British Federation of Film Societies Wales Welsh film societies and links.
Film research and conservation.
British Academy of Film and Television Arts Professional organisation responsible for the annual BAFTA awards.
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences US professional body responsible for the annual Oscar awards.
Internet Movie Database (IMDB) Massive film and TV database: productions, directors, actors, etc, etc.
- Our Local Corner Pembrokeshire Sir Benfro occupies the far south western corner of Wales. The county is rich in archaeological and historical sites, especially from the period between early prehistory and the late medieval. The southern entry point to the Irish Sea Cultural Province provides ample evidence of communication, exchange and trade between the British mainland and Ireland, ranging from the stylistic similarities of some megalithic monuments, to Celtic crosses, stones and memorials of the Roman, Romano-British and post-Roman eras, some of which carry inscriptions in both Latin and Irish Ogham. During the European Dark Ages the monastic tradition was spread from South West Wales to Ireland and thence to the north of the British mainland. The Norman Conquest of England was followed rapidly by Norman incursions into South Wales and a massive programme of fortifications and sacred buildings; and Pembroke Castle was the starting point for the infamous Norman invasions of Ireland. There was considerable inter-marriage between the new Norman and old Welsh aristocracies. The result was fresh dynasties and dynastic alliances that brought the Welsh princes and marcher lords into frequent conflict with the English monarchy and with each other. The partial subjugation of Wales by Edward I produced little by way of respite, and periodic strife continued down to the time of the Wars of the Roses. Richard III, last monarch of the House of York, was finally defeated by Henry Tudor, who was raised at Pembroke Castle and landed close by on his return from exile, before marching through Wales to the battlefield of Bosworth.
The Tudor period brought a degree of stability to Wales that heralded a comparative prosperity. Through the 17th, 18th and 19th Centuries, Pembrokeshire saw the consolidation of landed estates and an emergent landowning gentry, assisted by the proceeds from early industrialisation based on water power West Wales has numerous examples of working mills. During the Napoleonic Wars the strategic value of the Milford Haven Waterway was recognised, leading to the development of naval dockyards at Milford and Pembroke Dock, both with Nelsonian associations. The Waterway continued as an important deepwater haven. A thriving fishing industry was based at Milford; a series of Royal Yachts were built at Pembroke Dock; and Pembroke Dock was an operational flying boat station until the 1950s. From the 19th Century onwards Pembrokeshire has emerged as a popular tourist destination. The quality and variety of its coastline and hinterland is a magnet for visitors, as is the abundant wildlife. But Pembrokeshires historical legacy cromlechs, castles, religious sites and its industrial and military heritage is equally fascinating for travellers from all over the world.
A site that had been in use since at least the Iron Age became the location for the Norman stronghold that was the focus of power in Pembrokeshire for centuries. Managed by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority.
Fascinating reconstruction of an Iron Age village and promontory hill fort on a working archaeological site. Managed by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority.
Haverfordwest Castle & Town Museum The surviving fortifications date from the time of Edward I. The castle dominates the Western Cleddau river at the limit of the tidal range.
Very active local society. Programmes and information.
Comprehensive community and sourcing site, launched in 2006.
Imposing and spectacular fortification that towers over the lower reaches of the Milford Haven Waterway. Birthplace of Henry Tudor (Henry VII of England).
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Official web site of the only predominantly coastal National Park in the UK.
Film society based at Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan.
The tourism web site of Pembrokeshire County Council.
The tourism web site of the Welsh National Assembly Government (site of the former Wales Tourist Board).
Portal site for all things Welsh, based at the National Library of Wales.
The national shrine of the Patron Saint of Wales. Built on the traditional site of St. Davids monastic settlement in the secluded valley of Rosina Vallis.
Food and drink at this very popular local pub, close to the harbour in the unique North Pembrokeshire fishing village of Porthgain.
- General Interest & Associated Sites BFA have been providing tourism development and marketing consultancy services to both public and private sectors since 1985. The practice specialises in heritage and cultural aspects of tourism, rural tourism, community initiatives and integrated economic development in rural areas. BFA are extremely experienced in developing themes and storylines for interpretative venues and for new media. The Principal, Barrie Foster, is a partner in Hill House Publications and the Managing Editor of the History Unlimited web site.
The free monthly General Aviation Flight Safety Digest from Hill House Publications, publishers of History Unlimited. Authoritative articles from Managing Editor John Stewart-Smith together with public information, web hub, bookshop and pilots shop. The award-winning Editor also undertakes commissions for articles on all things aviational. Web site maintained by BFA.
Group travel tours of Wales and Ireland, with a focus on the Dark Ages and the Age of Saints. Useful information, plus a featured CD ROM, Saints, Stones & Scholars, free to group travel organisers. CD ROM and web site produced by BFA.
Pembrokeshire artist and musician Jon Bennetts on-line gallery, featuring work inspired by the megalithic monuments of West Wales. Web site designed by BFA.
2,000 pages covering the megalithic sites of 6 European nations, including the British Isles. Publishers of Archaeo News, a free weekly e-mail bulletin. Barrie Foster contributed to Archaeo News as an Associate Editor between 2003 and 2005.
Think tank concerned with all things Welsh.
The official web site of the popular scientific and rationalist writer, author of The Selfish Gene and The God Delusion. Articles, briefings, streaming video and lots more.
A very useful site for DIY web site developers. Lots of free information and advice on Search Engine Optimisation together with a free e-mail enquiry service.
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