This work features approximately 96 detailed historic photographs from The Francis Frith Collection with extended captions and full introduction. Suitable for tourists, local historians and general readers

This authoritative guide to the southwest corner of Wales by three local experts encompasses a wide sweep of history, from the rugged prehistoric remains that stud the distinctive windswept landscape overlooking the Atlantic, to distinguished recent buildings that respond imaginatively to their natural setting. The comprehensive gazetteer encompasses the great cathedral of St Davids and its Bishops Palace, the numerous churches, and the magnificent Norman castles that reflect the turbulent medieval past. It gives attention also to the lesser-known delights of Welsh chapels, both simple rural and sophisticated Victorian examples, in all their wayward variety and provides detailed accounts of a rewarding range of towns, including the county town, Haverfordwest, the attractively unspoilt Regency resort of Tenby, and Milford Haven and Pembroke Dock, with their important naval history. An introduction with valuable specialist contributions sets the buildings in context.

Paul Davis revised edition of Castles of Dyfed, "A Company of Forts" makes for compelling reading for those interested in medieval history. He displays a rare talent of being able to provide a wealth of historical information and detail in a readable form, which appeals both to experts and non-experts alike. The quality of illustration, both photographic and line-drawing is superb and adds immensely to the overall enjoyment. The book is an engaging insight and a rewarding read for both the casual browser and those from a more academic standpoint

The Rev. Price has achieved yet another first with the history of the old P&TR. I have researched this railway for a number of years and have already achieved much of the information derived in this book, however, you will always learn something new if you study every page! Well done, again

Reviewer: (graham_davies10@hotmail.com) from United Kingdom

The town suffered severely during the Civil Wars, undergoing two sieges, firstly in 1644 when the parlialnentarian, Colonel Laugharne, took the place by storm, and secondly in 1648 when it capitulated to Colonel Horton.

Cromwell marched on to join Colonel Horton at Tenby where he arrived on 15 May. Tenby Castle was held by another discontented former Parliamentarian, Colonel Powell with 500 troops. Cromwell left Horton to besiege Tenby while he took his main force to the stronghold of Pembroke. Tenby surrendered to Colonel Horton on 31 May and Powell taken prisoner.