Milford Haven
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| Population | 14,000[1] |
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| OS grid reference | |
| Principal area | Pembrokeshire |
| Ceremonial county | Dyfed |
| Constituent country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MILFORD HAVEN |
| Postcode district | SA73 |
| Dial code | 01646 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | Preseli Pembrokeshire |
| European Parliament | Wales |
| List of places: UK • Wales • Pembrokeshire | |
Milford Haven (Welsh: Aberdaugleddau, meaning "mouth of the two Rivers Cleddau") is a town in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It was founded as a whaling centre in the eighteenth century and grew into a major port. It is the largest town in Pembrokeshire in terms of population.
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[edit] Attractions
Attractions in the town include Fort Hubberstone, built in 1863 to defend the port, the docks and marina, museum and the ruins of an observatory. The town's main industry today is oil refining.
Milford Haven is also the natural harbour on which the town stands (and from which the town takes its name).
Milford Haven has many pubs, one being named the Lord Nelson. This is named after Lord Horatio Nelson who in his 1802 visit to the town was said to have commented that it was one of the great harbours of the world.
Since the mid 90's tourism has provided a base for travellers, from which to explore the local coastline, and growing employment opportunities for locals.
The Torch Theatre,[2] established in 1977, is one of only three building-based producing theatres in the whole of Wales, & possesses its own independent theatre company.
[edit] Sister-city relationship
Milford Haven is twinned as a sister city with Romilly-sur-Seine, France.
[edit] Schools
Milford Haven School [1] is a large comprehensive school of approx. 1400 pupils (inc. 6th form).
[edit] Districts
The town itself is comprised of a number of districts. Milford Haven is actually the more recent, with only a couple of extant buildings pre-dating 1790. Hakin and Hubberston are older, & situated to the west of the main town. Steynton is a Medieval village to the north, no longer separated due to the expansion of houses. Priory, with the remains of a very early religious priory, is located in a natural valley. Thornton can also be found near the priory.
There are also many connecting villages such as Broad Haven, Little Haven & Neyland, based around the coast & which look towards Milford as a commercial & administrative centre.
[edit] Economy
Milford has seen many ups & downs. At the height of the fishing boom, it was said that "every day was a pay day". The development of the oil industry also helped to boost the town's fortunes. However, the slumps have been just as severe. During the 80's & 90's, the town can be said to have become stagnant, with an extremely high unemployment rate which at times topped 30%, & no major industry. Into the new millennium, its fortunes seem to have risen, as can be witnessed in the activity surrounding the impending LNG terminal, & all the new building works which accompany it.
[edit] Cultural references
Milford Haven often features in the plays of Shakespeare, notably Cymbeline [2].
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