The south-east view of Carmarthen.
Poster showing an image of a view over the river to Carmarthen originally published September 8th, 1748.
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Text continues:  "Carmarthen, call'd by the Britains Kaer Vyrdhin, and by the Romans Maridunum, is a Place of great Antiquity; famous, amongst other things for the birth of the Wise Merlin about 480. It is seated on the rising North bank of the fine River Towy or Tobius, which is Navigable to the Town for Vessels of 100 Tun; and here is a convenient Key for them to load, and unload; their Merchandizes. It is plentifully supplied with Salmon and other Fish; and with all other Provisions at an Easy rate. It is in itself very populous, and is much resorted to, by the neighbouring Gentry. It was formerly well fortified, as may be seen by the present remains of the Old Walls, and the ruins of a very Strong Castle. In the  contests between the Btitains , and Romans; this place hath often felt the Severe Effects of War. When the Eldest Sons of our Kings became Princes of Wales, they here fixed their Chancery and Exchequer for the South part of their Principality. It hath now but one Church dedicated to St. Peter which is a very large one: Tho' it had formerly a free Chapel call'd the Rood Church dedicated to St. Mary, Standing where is now St. Mary's Street, & one call'd ye King's free Chapel in ye Castle. At the East end of the Town a Priory for 6 black Canons was erected to the honour of St. Jn.o the Evangelist before 1148. of w.ch the Ruins are still Visible. It is a Country Borough & is govern'd by a Mayor & other Officers. The Weekly Markets are on Wed. Frid. & Sat. The present Memb.r in Parliam.t is Tho.s Matthews Esq.r."
Poster giving some details of the town of Carmarthen.
Poster showing an image of a view over the river to Carmarthen originally published September 8th, 1748.