Tenby, walled seaside town in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthen Bay, South West Wales. Photo:Jeff Gilbert
Tenby's roots date back to the time of the Norman Conquest when the county was invaded and colonised in around 1093. Much of the medieval castle walls, built by the Pembrokeshire Earls in 1264 to fortify the town from Welsh rebellion, have survived intact to the present day. The narrow cobbled streets lined with shops, cafés and restaurants are also reminders of this bygone age. Tenby did not become a popular tourist destination until after the Victorians began visiting the town for the health benefits they believed the resort offered. It was popularised by Sir William Paxton, and in 1863, The Industrial revolution arrived in the form of railways and shipping lanes and the tourist industry truly boomed. During the 19th Century Tenby continued to flourish and with the arrival of the railway the town became accessible to all. Tenby has over 300 listed buildings in the town, the majority of which date from Victorian times.
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Location: Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthen Bay, South West Wales, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Jeff Gilbert / Alamy / Afripics
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