CYMRAEG search COVID-19 (Coronavirus) For details on service changes visit our Coronavirus information and advice page. STORIES FROM THE RIVER Home / About the National Park / Culture and Heritage / Stories from the River SHARE THIS Listen to stories of how the Cleddau Rivers have helped shape the Pembrokeshire landscape and the lives of people who lived nearby. They remember the past, celebrate the present and look forward to life on the shores in the future. The stories were recorded to coincide with the William Stott of Oldham, Le Passeur (The Ferryman): Reflections on a landscape exhibition at Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre in 2018. Most were recorded on location, at the points of old ferry crossings on the Cleddau Rivers. CLICK THE LINKS BELOW TO LISTEN TO THE RECORDINGS CONNECTED TO THAT SUBJECT FERRY CROSSINGS AND CHARACTERS Listen to first hand memories of ferry crossings, anecdotes about the local ferrymen and a story of a modern day commute across the river from Landshipping to Picton Point. A Modern Crossing Captain Arthur Daugleddau Crossings Lawrenny – horses and hounds Llangwm Crossings and Characters Memories of Grace Childs Pembroke Ferry Tom the Ferry INDUSTRY The river was once the main highway in Pembrokeshire, and it is largely due to this that industry flourished. Hear stories of coal mining and tragedy, enterprising fisherwomen, and boatbuilding. Coal at the Quay Enterprising Fisherwomen Landshipping Disaster Llangwm Boats WAR Hear about life in Lawrenny during the Second World War. Lawrenny War Years The Big Freeze TRAGEDIES Where there is water, there will inevitably be tragedy. Hear the sad stories of fisher people, and the mining disaster in Landshipping. The mining tragedy brought women miners and rural depopulation into the spotlight. Castle Beach Fishing Tragedy Landshipping Disaster Sam and Mary CHILDHOOD Listen to young friends talk about the role the river plays in their lives – the fun, games, freedom and adventure it affords them. Kids Introductions Friends Bear Hunt and Witch Crabbing Festivals Mud Watersports AN INSPIRATIONAL PLACE The Cleddau Rivers are often referred to as the ‘secret waterway’ – away from the rugged and sometimes busy coast, they are an oasis of peace and tranquillity, a chance to restore the soul. The ever-changing light and the moving water provide inspiration for artists, not just for the wider landscape views, but for the small features such as the rocks, tree roots and patterns on the foreshore. Peace and tranquility Artists’ Paradise LANGUAGE Listen to some of the local dialect from the Carew and Cresselly areas, and hear some of the peculiar place names that you might find on a marine chart, but not on any other map. Local Dialects Peculiar Place Names WILDLIFE The Cleddau Rivers are a haven for wildlife, especially during the winter months. Wildfowl and waders migrate here for the milder climate, and you might be lucky enough to see huge black clouds of starling murmurations at dusk. If you’re very very lucky, you may even catch sight of an otter! Or you can simply lose yourself in the sounds of the river. Sounds of the River Crabbing Landshipping Wildlife Otters Wildfowl and Waders Accept Functional cookies to view the content. MAP OF DAUGLEDDAU ESTUARY MORE ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK'S CULTURE AND HERITAGE LAND OF LEGENDS Discover some of the legendary tales that have links with Pembrokeshire READ MORE ON LAND OF LEGENDS PEMBROKESHIRE SAINTS Pembrokeshire is blessed with a number of early saints such as St David, St Teilo, St Justinian, St Ishmael, St Brynach and St Caradog and with them c... READ MORE ON PEMBROKESHIRE SAINTS PEMBROKESHIRE ENGLISH While new settlers colonised South Pembrokeshire, plying their trades, setting up towns and villages and enclosing fields, the native Welsh remained i... READ MORE ON PEMBROKESHIRE ENGLISH PLACE NAMES How many years have you been driving past the signs on the outskirts of your town or village not knowing what the name means? Many of our Pembrokeshir... READ MORE ON PLACE NAMES GET IN TOUCH Contact us and register your details to get the latest updates on what's happening in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. CONTACT US National Park Office Llanion Park Pembroke Dock Pembrokeshire, SA72 6DY Tel: 01646 624800 Email: info@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk VISITING Plan your visit Access for All Carew Castle and Tidal Mill Castell Henllys Iron Age Village Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre QUICK LINKS About the National Park Authority About the National Park Planning Contact Us News Jobs Accessibility Statement Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Cookie Policy Sitemap © 2021 Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent. Cookie settingsACCEPT