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	Memorial Commemorating “Operation Overlord” On 6th June 1994, the 50th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy, we recall with pride the endeavours of the many thousands of service men and women and merchant seamen and civilians of the Allied nations who worked on and around the Milford Haven Waterway in preparation for the launch and subsequent support of operation “Overlord.” This commemorative plaque has been placed here by the County Branch of the Normandy Veterans Association.
	Erected by Steam Trawler Owners and people of Ostend who were resident in this town during the Great War 1914 – 1919 as a mark of gratitude to the British Nation in general and the people of Milford Haven in particular. For the hospitality received here during the period of exile from Belgium De costetidsohl stoomvisscheris aan de Britische Natie en stad Milford Haven in dankbare tierinnerind vaan het verblijf alhier 1914 – 1919
	Milford Haven Civic Society This stone marks the stern of S.S. Great Eastern, Brunel’s greatest ship, which came to Milford in 1875 for a refit after laying the transatlantic cables. The length of this historic ship would have extended 692 feet eastward towards St. Katherine’s & St. Peter’s Church. The bow of the ship would be close to the ‘Give Way’ notice, 34 ½ feet west of the church boundary wall. Erected 2000 A.D.
	This plaque overlooks the site where Wellington Ic,N2749, JF 27 OUT, RAF Lichfield, crashed in the early hours of 19th July, 1942. There were no survivors. Crew list: Sgt K H C Ssteinbach, RAAF Pilot Sgt K J Bradley, RAAF WOP/AG Sgt W H Condon, RAAF Obs Sgt M Cooke RAFVR AG Sgt E D R Jennings, RAAF A/Obs Sgt G E Warburton, RAAF Obs Memorial donated by The Royal British Legion, Milford Haven Branch Erected by Preseli District Council for the Pembrokeshire Aviation Group July, 1986 Lest we forget
	This tablet was erected by the members of the Milford Haven Companies Pem. – R. G. A. (T. F.) In Loving Memory of those of their Comrades who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great European War 1914 – 1918. Major D.I.Ellis, M.g., Major W.S.Griffiths, Sergt. J.Mathias, Bdr. E.Lumsaine, Bdr. A.Munning, Sgnr. L.Benson, Sgnr. L. Evans, Sgnr. M.Millar, Gnr. W.Davies, Gnr. J.Joyce, Gnr. C. John, J. Owen, C. Powell, J.Thomas. Their name liveth forever. The plaque above was removed from the demolished outer wall of the old Tavr Complex in Lower Charles Street and rededicated here on 2 April 1995. It is now the centrepiece of an area where small crosses can be placed in memory of all those who over the years have given their lives in the service of their country
	This sun-dial is dedicated to the memory of Hubert Willam (Stokey) Lewis V.C. of Milford Haven who as a 20 year old private in the 11th Battalion the Welch Regiment British Salonika expeditionary force, was awarded the Victoria Cross for a brilliant example of courage, endurance and devotion to duty during a trench raid above the village of Machukovo, Macedonia, Greece, on 22nd-23rd October 1916.
	An oak tree planted in November 1995 by Milford Haven branch of the Royal British Legion to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two ----d by the following. Preseli Pembs District Council – Gulf Oil and SPARC
	The site for this memorial was presented to the Milford Haven Urban District Council by the Milford Haven Welcome Home and Memorial Fund committee on the 30th January 1950 in grateful recognition of the services and sacrifice of men and women from Milford Haven and District in the war years 1939 to 1945.
	Cover Britain in Crocuses A bed of crocus bulbs was planted here by the research charity Breakthrough Breast cancer and your local council in memory of the 1000 women in the UK who die each month from breast cancer. With the kind support of the leading electrical retailer Comet.
	The Milford Haven Waterway Presented by the Rotary Club of Milford Haven to mark the centenary of Rotary International 1905 2005 Scale 6 inches = 1 Nautical Mile
	Dedicated to the workforce of R.N.M.D. Milford Haven without whose effort fast minelaying operations would not have been possible.
	In proud memory of the officers and men of the 6th Bn (Royal Welch) Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces who lost their lives at Taranto Italy when H.M.S. Abdiel was lost through enemy action on the night of 9/10th September 1943
	Dedicated to the Port of Milford Haven and H M Fast Minelayers Abdiel, Apollo, Ariadne, Latona, Manxman, Welshman in operational support H M Minelayer Adventure operating extensive offensive minelaying against the enemy 1941 – 1945
	At the dedication ceremony held on the 27th September 1992 the Tribute to the Fisherment was unveiled by the Mayor of Milford Haven Councillor W. J. Morgan. The blessing was given by the Bishop of Saint Davids The Right Reverend J. Ivor Rees. Sculptor – Bryan Hackett
	The Rath Improvement Scheme Funded by Welsh Development Agency & Preseli Pembrokeshire District Council Design Atkins Sheppard Fiddler & Associates. Director of Works Dept. Preseli Pembrokeshire District Council.
	Trafalgar Shopping Parade Developer. C.H.Beazer & Sons Ltd. Architect. B.S.Associates, Oxford. Opened by Councillor E.H.Gough in November 1970
	Swainson House This was the site of the home and business of the Swainson family for more than 100 years. Grandma Mary Swainson ran a very popular Fish and Chip shop, with famous faggots, which later in the 1900’s became a general grocers. Her daughters Ivy, born in the property in 1901, and Florrie ran a children’s outfitters in the adjoining property and a cottege on the northern corner of the site was a cobblers shop. In the 1970’s and 80’s the Griffiths Brothers ran a general grocers on the corner. The total site becoming finally abandoned in 1991.
	Wesleyan Court On this site Milford Wesleyans built their chapel, which was opened on 7th April 1831. The chapel held 250 – 300 people, having high box pews, narrow aisles and a gallery was added in 1834. This chapel served the Milford Haven Methodists for the next 70 years before the opening of the new church at Priory Road in 1902, the congregation having out grown these premises. Since 1902 the building has been variously used as the chapel fruit shop, carpet retailers, and before demolition, as a gift shop.
	Milford Haven Town Council This plaque was unveiled by David Mansel Lewis Esq. J.P. B.A. K.St.J. Lord Lieutenant of Dyfed on 9th June 1990.
	Milford Haven Bi-centenary 1790 1990 This plaque was unveiled by H.R.H. Princess Alexandra on 9th June 1990
	Pont Victoria : Victoria Bridge Agorwyd y bont newydd hon sy’n Tref Aberdaugleddau a Hakin ar 22ain o Fehefin 1998 gan This new bridge linking Milford Haven Town and Hakin was opened on the 22nd day of June 1998 by Councillor Mrs Anne Hughes, Mayor of Milford Haven Llunlwyd ar ran y Swyddfa Gymreig Constructed on behalf of the Welsh Office Anturlaeth gyhoeddus a phrelfat yn gwelthio ar y cyd Public & Private Enterprise working together Datblygwyr Developers Ironbridge Estates Ltd Cynllunwyr Ymgynghori Consulting Engineers Kennedy & Donkin Contractwr Contractor Tarmac Construction Ltd
	Pembrokeshire County Council and Milford Haven Urban District Council Victoria Bridge Hakin This bridge was opened to the public on the twelfth day of October 1933 by Sir Evan D. Jones Baronet Lord Lieutenant of the County of Pembroke and Lady Jones Alderman W.G. Eaton-Evans, Chairman of the County Roads and Bridges Committee Robt. A. Wheatley, M.A., B.C.L., Clerk to the County Council. Arthur H. Thomas. A.R.I.B.A., County Surveyor Consulting Engineers L.G. Mouchel & Partners. Ltd Westminster Councillor W.O. White Chairman of the Urban District Council
	This tablet records the memorable and interesting event, of Milford Haven having through the blessing of providence, twice afforded refuge and security to King George the Fourth and to his attendant squadron from violent and succeeding tempests which beset them in St Georges Channel on his majesty’s ret----g from Ireland in Septemb-- The first storm was encountered in the night of the 1st of Sept. the second on that of the 11th of Sept. On both these occasions the Royal Squadron happily made Milford Haven. Its first entrance into this haven was on the 9th of Sept. 1821 and its second on the 12th of the same month. The kings squadron anchored in Hubberston Roads opposite the town of Milford on its first entrance into Milford Haven and on its return to it after an ineffectual attempt to proceed on the voyage, it a second time experienced refuge and security in the capacious and safe anchorage of Hubberston Roads. On the 1------eptember 1801 at half past five a.m. the king under a royal salute from the ships and from the battery on Hakin Point disembarked from his yacht The Royal George and thence proceeding in his barge with the Royal Standard at its bow, he landed by the adjacent steps at Milford cheered by continued acclamations and shouts of welcome from Welsh Subjects who from distant parts had hastened to the spot ans now zealously united with the inhabitants of Milford and its neighbourhood in marking on this joyful occasion a d--i-------nd affectionate homa--- to their beloved king. This tablet was placed hereby the honourable Robert –ulk Greville on whose property near this spot King George the Fourth made his first landing in South Wales.