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Haverfordwest - St Mary

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 18:41:06 +0000

Around 1110, a Norman castle was founded built in what is now Haverfordwest by the Norman Gilbert de Clare. Flemings, said to have arrived soon later are likely to have participated in its later development for their own and the Normans' protection from the Welsh warlords.

The Flemish presence, reputed to result from floods in the Low Countries, was more likely to have consisted initially of Flemish mercenaries originally in the invading army of William the Conqueror, who in reward for their part in William's victory were granted lands.

The town grew around the castle and the church of St Martin and later expanded to the area of today's High Street. As a result of this development, the town soon became the capital of an area known as ‘Little England Beyond Wales’, where English was spoken. The suburb of Prendergast appears to have originally been a Welsh dormitory, dating from the time when the fearful Normans tried to prevent Welsh people from entering the castle walls after dark with weapons.

Of the three main churches in the town, St Mary's was originally the church for the merchants. It was orinially built in the late 12th century and was probably rebuilt in the 1240s, after being damaged by Llewelyn the Great in 1220. An upper level of clerestory windows was added during the 15th century.

A gifted monkey plays the harp

Haverfordwest - St Mary

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 18:31:00 +0000

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Haverfordwest - St Mary

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 15:30:04 +0000

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Haverfordwest - St Mary

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 15:16:38 +0000

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Haverfordwest - St Mary

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 15:03:25 +0000

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Haverfordwest - Bisley H Munt & Sons

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 14:45:14 +0000

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Around 1110, a Norman castle was founded built in what is now Haverfordwest by the Norman Gilbert de Clare. Flemings, said to have arrived soon later are likely to have participated in its later development for their own and the Normans' protection from the Welsh warlords.

The Flemish presence, reputed to result from floods in the Low Countries, was more likely to have consisted initially of Flemish mercenaries originally in the invading army of William the Conqueror, who in reward for their part in William's victory were granted lands.

The town grew around the castle and the church of St Martin and later expanded to the area of today's High Street. As a result of this development, the town soon became the capital of an area known as ‘Little England Beyond Wales’, where English was spoken. The suburb of Prendergast appears to have originally been a Welsh dormitory, dating from the time when the fearful Normans tried to prevent Welsh people from entering the castle walls after dark with weapons.

Bisley H Munt & Sons is a family business and run jeweller’s and have over 200 years of combined experience. Started in 1796 by Bisley Henry Munt, the business has remained in the family ever since and is one of the oldest family-owned jeweller's in the UK.

Évora - Museo de Évora

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 22:26:28 +0000

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The Romans conquered the place in 57 BC. BC and expanded it into a walled city. The city gained importance because it was at the intersection of several important transport routes.

During the barbarian invasions, Évora came under the rule of the Visigothic king Leovigild in 584.

In 715, the city was conquered by the Moors. During the Moorish rule (715–1165), the town slowly began to prosper again and developed into an agricultural center with a fortress and a mosque.

Évora was wrested from the Moors through an attack by Geraldo Sem Pavor ("Gerald the Fearless") in 1165. The town came under the rule of the Portuguese king Afonso I in 1166. It then flourished during the Middle Ages, especially in the 15th century.
The official name of the museum is “Museo Nacional Fray Manuel del Cenáculo”. It is located in the old bishop's palace.

Follower of Marinus van Reymerswaele (1490 - 1567)

Saint Jerome on meditation, 2nd half 16th century

Évora - Museo de Évora

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 22:07:33 +0000

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The Romans conquered the place in 57 BC. BC and expanded it into a walled city. The city gained importance because it was at the intersection of several important transport routes.

During the barbarian invasions, Évora came under the rule of the Visigothic king Leovigild in 584.

In 715, the city was conquered by the Moors. During the Moorish rule (715–1165), the town slowly began to prosper again and developed into an agricultural center with a fortress and a mosque.

Évora was wrested from the Moors through an attack by Geraldo Sem Pavor ("Gerald the Fearless") in 1165. The town came under the rule of the Portuguese king Afonso I in 1166. It then flourished during the Middle Ages, especially in the 15th century.
The official name of the museum is “Museo Nacional Fray Manuel del Cenáculo”. It is located in the old bishop's palace.

Hendrick Avercamp (1585 - 1634)

Winter scene, ca 1620