Thursday’s forecast was overcast with a chance of rain, so we decided to visit the library In Haverfordwest, then spend the rest of the day in St. David’s.
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A view of the bay from the Broad Haven bus stop, with the tide coming in.
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The fashion for ladies of a certain age.
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Haverfordwest has a beautiful brand new public library, just opened this past December – and of which they are justifiably proud.
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The town castle looms above.
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We journeyed to St. David’s on the 411 (aka T11) bus (most confusing).
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A little market was underway in the town square.
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St. David’s is the smallest city in the UK, a status derived from the fact that it hosts a cathedral. Beginning as a monastery in the 6th century – founded by St. David, naturally – the site was selected to be invisible to passing Viking raiders, and fortified after the Norman conquest.
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The cathedral retains much of its Norman base, but has had many renovations over the years (some necessitated by fire and earthquake). Some changes are visible in the walls.
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St. David’s wonderful wooden ceilings are mostly 16th century.
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Our little companion for a restorative cup of tea.
We returned to Broad Haven on the Puffin Shuttle.
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Love the groin vaults!
Beautiful cathedral