Enjoy a glimpse of history through old images of Tenby, in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Tenby Before 1900
Old illustration of Tenby Castle, by John Grove Spurgeon, published in 199
Old illustration of Tenby Castle, by John Grove Spurgeon, published in 199
Old illustration of Tenby Castle, by John Grove Spurgeon, published in 199
Old photo of St Catherine’s Rock and the horse drawn bathing huts on Tenby beach, taken about 1854.
Old photo of St Catherine’s Rock and the horse drawn bathing huts on Tenby beach, taken about 1854.
Old photo of St Catherine’s Rock and the horse drawn bathing huts on Tenby beach, taken about 1854.
Old photo of Tenby from St Catherine’s Fort, showing the horse drawn bathing huts along the beach.
Old photo of Tenby from St Catherine’s Fort, showing the horse drawn bathing huts along the beach.
Old photo of Tenby from St Catherine’s Fort, showing the horse drawn bathing huts along the beach.
Victorian era postcard showing horse drawn bathing huts at the water’s edge in Tenby, With St Catherine’s Fort in the background.
Victorian era postcard showing horse drawn bathing huts at the water’s edge in Tenby, With St Catherine’s Fort in the background.
Victorian era postcard showing horse drawn bathing huts at the water’s edge in Tenby, With St Catherine’s Fort in the background.
Tenby in the Edwardian Era
Black and white vintage postcard of an elevated view of Tenby Harbour and town, Wales
Black and white vintage postcard of an elevated view of Tenby Harbour and town, Wales
Black and white vintage postcard of an elevated view of Tenby Harbour and town, Wales
Vintage postcard with an elevated view of Tenby, with a large fishing boat visible in the water below.
Vintage postcard with an elevated view of Tenby, with a large fishing boat visible in the water below.
Vintage postcard with an elevated view of Tenby, with a large fishing boat visible in the water below.
Old photo of the South Sands at Tenby, with horse drawn bathing huts on the beach. The photo was taken sometime between 1890 and 1905.
Old photo of the South Sands at Tenby, with horse drawn bathing huts on the beach. The photo was taken sometime between 1890 and 1905.
Old photo of the South Sands at Tenby, with horse drawn bathing huts on the beach. The photo was taken sometime between 1890 and 1905.
Old photo of Castle Hill at Tenby, with a line of horse drawn bathing hits parked neatly on the beach. The photo was taken sometime between 1890 and 1905.
Old photo of Castle Hill at Tenby, with a line of horse drawn bathing hits parked neatly on the beach. The photo was taken sometime between 1890 and 1905.
Old photo of Castle Hill at Tenby, with a line of horse drawn bathing hits parked neatly on the beach. The photo was taken sometime between 1890 and 1905.
Old photo of Tenby Harbour, with many fishing boats in full sail. The photo was taken sometime between 1890 and 1905.
Old photo of Tenby Harbour, with many fishing boats in full sail. The photo was taken sometime between 1890 and 1905.
Old photo of Tenby Harbour, with many fishing boats in full sail. The photo was taken sometime between 1890 and 1905.
Old photo of Tenby Harbour from a distance. The photo was taken sometime between 1890 and 1905.
Old photo of Tenby Harbour from a distance. The photo was taken sometime between 1890 and 1905.
Old photo of Tenby Harbour from a distance. The photo was taken sometime between 1890 and 1905.
Old photo of St Catherin’es Fort at Tenby, with sailing boats in the distance. The photo was taken sometime between 1890 and 1905.
Old photo of St Catherin’es Fort at Tenby, with sailing boats in the distance. The photo was taken sometime between 1890 and 1905.
Old photo of St Catherin’es Fort at Tenby, with sailing boats in the distance. The photo was taken sometime between 1890 and 1905.
Old picture looking down on North Sands at Tenby, with Goscar’s Rock in view
Old picture looking down on North Sands at Tenby, with Goscar’s Rock in view
Old picture looking down on North Sands at Tenby, with Goscar’s Rock in view
A photochrom of Goscar’s Rock and the beach at Tenby, Wales. Taken between 1895 and 1905. Part of the Detroit Publishing Company’s catalogue of 1905, which is now held at the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division archive.
A photochrom of Goscar’s Rock and the beach at Tenby, Wales. Taken between 1895 and 1905. Part of the Detroit Publishing Company’s catalogue of 1905, which is now held at the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division archive.
A photochrom of Goscar’s Rock and the beach at Tenby, Wales. Taken between 1895 and 1905. Part of the Detroit Publishing Company’s catalogue of 1905, which is now held at the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division archive.
Everyone is out in their Sunday best clothes in this old postcard of the church parade in Tenby, Wales
Everyone is out in their Sunday best clothes in this old postcard of the church parade in Tenby, Wales
Everyone is out in their Sunday best clothes in this old postcard of the church parade in Tenby, Wales
“I am holding my own at Tenby” – an Edwardian era postcard showing a couple sitting in chairs, with one of them supposedly infirm, gazing out the window at people on Tenby’s beach by Goscar Rock
“I am holding my own at Tenby” – an Edwardian era postcard showing a couple sitting in chairs, with one of them supposedly infirm, gazing out the window at people on Tenby’s beach by Goscar Rock
“I am holding my own at Tenby” – an Edwardian era postcard showing a couple sitting in chairs, with one of them supposedly infirm, gazing out the window at people on Tenby’s beach by Goscar Rock
Edwardian era postcard photo of the steamer at Tenby Pier, Wales. Crowds of people are assembled at the both ends of the pier, waiting for passage on the steamer, which is seen crowded with people
Edwardian era postcard photo of the steamer at Tenby Pier, Wales. Crowds of people are assembled at the both ends of the pier, waiting for passage on the steamer, which is seen crowded with people
Edwardian era postcard photo of the steamer at Tenby Pier, Wales. Crowds of people are assembled at the both ends of the pier, waiting for passage on the steamer, which is seen crowded with people
Edwardian era postcard photo of the steamer leaving Tenby Pier, carrying many passengers. Crowds of people watch from the other side of the pier.
Edwardian era postcard photo of the steamer leaving Tenby Pier, carrying many passengers. Crowds of people watch from the other side of the pier.
Edwardian era postcard photo of the steamer leaving Tenby Pier, carrying many passengers. Crowds of people watch from the other side of the pier.
Edwardian era postcard photo of the steamer at Tenby Pier, Wales. Crowds of people are assembled at the pier, waiting for the steamer, which is seen crowded with passengers.
Edwardian era postcard photo of the steamer at Tenby Pier, Wales. Crowds of people are assembled at the pier, waiting for the steamer, which is seen crowded with passengers.
Edwardian era postcard photo of the steamer at Tenby Pier, Wales. Crowds of people are assembled at the pier, waiting for the steamer, which is seen crowded with passengers.
Vintage postcard from the Edwardian Era, showing two women walk towards the pier at Tenby, Wales.
Vintage postcard from the Edwardian Era, showing two women walk towards the pier at Tenby, Wales.
Vintage postcard from the Edwardian Era, showing two women walk towards the pier at Tenby, Wales.
Vintage postcard with a photo of the Seamen’s Mission in Tenby in 1913.
Vintage postcard with a photo of the Seamen’s Mission in Tenby in 1913.
Vintage postcard with a photo of the Seamen’s Mission in Tenby in 1913.
Vintage postcard from the Edwardian era, showing visitors at Tenby Castle.
Vintage postcard from the Edwardian era, showing visitors at Tenby Castle.
Vintage postcard from the Edwardian era, showing visitors at Tenby Castle.
Vintage postcard photo of Five Arches at Tenby during the Edwardian era. There is a red letter box to the left. Along the quiet street there is one man walking, and ahead of him two girls play with a bicycle. Another cyclist rides along the deserted pavement.
Vintage postcard photo of Five Arches at Tenby during the Edwardian era. There is a red letter box to the left. Along the quiet street there is one man walking, and ahead of him two girls play with a bicycle. Another cyclist rides along the deserted pavement.
Vintage postcard photo of Five Arches at Tenby during the Edwardian era. There is a red letter box to the left. Along the quiet street there is one man walking, and ahead of him two girls play with a bicycle. Another cyclist rides along the deserted pavement.
Edwardian era photo of the Five Arches at Tenby in Wales, showing a small group of local people and nearby businesses
Edwardian era photo of the Five Arches at Tenby in Wales, showing a small group of local people and nearby businesses
Edwardian era photo of the Five Arches at Tenby in Wales, showing a small group of local people and nearby businesses
Two vintage postcard photos of the Tudor Merchant’s House in Tenby, which used to be called The Old House. The first photo is from 1918. The second was taken after restoration work to the stone front, but is also a very old photo.
Two vintage postcard photos of the Tudor Merchant’s House in Tenby, which used to be called The Old House. The first photo is from 1918. The second was taken after restoration work to the stone front, but is also a very old photo.
Two vintage postcard photos of the Tudor Merchant’s House in Tenby, which used to be called The Old House. The first photo is from 1918. The second was taken after restoration work to the stone front, but is also a very old photo.
Vintage postcard photo of De Valance Gardens in Tenby, Wales. It appears to be the summer of 1918, during the final months of the Great War (later known as World War I). The ladies in long skirts are standing in front of a Union Jack flag.
Vintage postcard photo of De Valance Gardens in Tenby, Wales. It appears to be the summer of 1918, during the final months of the Great War (later known as World War I). The ladies in long skirts are standing in front of a Union Jack flag.
Vintage postcard photo of De Valance Gardens in Tenby, Wales. It appears to be the summer of 1918, during the final months of the Great War (later known as World War I). The ladies in long skirts are standing in front of a Union Jack flag.
Vintage postcard with a black and white photo of the Tenby Milk Supply on horse and cart.
Vintage postcard with a black and white photo of the Tenby Milk Supply on horse and cart.
Vintage postcard with a black and white photo of the Tenby Milk Supply on horse and cart.
An old photo of three Tenby lifeboat men, wearing and carrying their sea rescue safety equipment.
An old photo of three Tenby lifeboat men, wearing and carrying their sea rescue safety equipment.
An old photo of three Tenby lifeboat men, wearing and carrying their sea rescue safety equipment.
Vintage postcard photo showing a fox hunting meet at Tenby, Wales. The crowds part for a formal horse driven carriage, making its way towards the group of beagles and riders. It’s also a great shot of the street and its buildings.
Vintage postcard photo showing a fox hunting meet at Tenby, Wales. The crowds part for a formal horse driven carriage, making its way towards the group of beagles and riders. It’s also a great shot of the street and its buildings.
Vintage postcard photo showing a fox hunting meet at Tenby, Wales. The crowds part for a formal horse driven carriage, making its way towards the group of beagles and riders. It’s also a great shot of the street and its buildings.
A vintage postcard shows horses and carts travelling down the High Street in Tenby, Wales.
A vintage postcard shows horses and carts travelling down the High Street in Tenby, Wales.
A vintage postcard shows horses and carts travelling down the High Street in Tenby, Wales.
Vintage postcard photo of fishing boats at Tenby, Wales.
Vintage postcard photo of fishing boats at Tenby, Wales.
Vintage postcard photo of fishing boats at Tenby, Wales.
Old photo of the sepulchral slab of Isabella Vernal, located in Tenby Church, which was taken by H. Mortimer Allen, a resident of Tenby many years ago.
Old photo of the sepulchral slab of Isabella Vernal, located in Tenby Church, which was taken by H. Mortimer Allen, a resident of Tenby many years ago.
Old photo of the sepulchral slab of Isabella Vernal, located in Tenby Church, which was taken by H. Mortimer Allen, a resident of Tenby many years ago.
After WWI
Vintage postcard of Tenby, showing the North Beach from Castle Hill. Good view of the stone jetty and many of the town’s sea-front buildings.
Vintage postcard of Tenby, showing the North Beach from Castle Hill. Good view of the stone jetty and many of the town’s sea-front buildings.
Vintage postcard of Tenby, showing the North Beach from Castle Hill. Good view of the stone jetty and many of the town’s sea-front buildings.
Vintage photo postcard of the jetty at Tenby, Pembrokeshire, at low tide.
Vintage photo postcard of the jetty at Tenby, Pembrokeshire, at low tide.
Vintage photo postcard of the jetty at Tenby, Pembrokeshire, at low tide.
Vintage postcard of Goscar Rock at Tenby, Wales. Two structures have been built on the promenade – to provide shelter if it rains? In the background, there seem to be windbreaks or canvas bathing huts on the beach.
Vintage postcard of Goscar Rock at Tenby, Wales. Two structures have been built on the promenade – to provide shelter if it rains? In the background, there seem to be windbreaks or canvas bathing huts on the beach.
Vintage postcard of Goscar Rock at Tenby, Wales. Two structures have been built on the promenade – to provide shelter if it rains? In the background, there seem to be windbreaks or canvas bathing huts on the beach.
Vintage postcard of a black and white photo of fishing boats at Tenby Harbour, with nearby buildings in the background.
Vintage postcard of a black and white photo of fishing boats at Tenby Harbour, with nearby buildings in the background.
Vintage postcard of a black and white photo of fishing boats at Tenby Harbour, with nearby buildings in the background.
Vintage postcard photo of the beach at South Sands in Tenby, Wales. There are several rows of wooden beach huts.
Vintage postcard photo of the beach at South Sands in Tenby, Wales. There are several rows of wooden beach huts.
Vintage postcard photo of the beach at South Sands in Tenby, Wales. There are several rows of wooden beach huts.
Vintage postcard of Tenby from St Catherine’s Fort
Vintage postcard of Tenby from St Catherine’s Fort
Vintage postcard of Tenby from St Catherine’s Fort
Old cigarette card with a photo of Tenby beach.
Old cigarette card with a photo of Tenby beach.
Old cigarette card with a photo of Tenby beach.
Old cigarette card with a picture of Tenby Castle.
Old cigarette card with a picture of Tenby Castle.
Old cigarette card with a picture of Tenby Castle.
Old black and white aerial view of Tenby in Wales, printed on an old postcard
Old black and white aerial view of Tenby in Wales, printed on an old postcard
Old black and white aerial view of Tenby in Wales, printed on an old postcard
Old black and white postcard of fishing boats at Tenby’s Harbour, Wales
Old black and white postcard of fishing boats at Tenby’s Harbour, Wales
Old black and white postcard of fishing boats at Tenby’s Harbour, Wales
Old postcard showing Tenby Harbour and Castle Hill, with the Royal Pier, stone jetty, and traditional sailing boats
Old postcard showing Tenby Harbour and Castle Hill, with the Royal Pier, stone jetty, and traditional sailing boats
Old postcard showing Tenby Harbour and Castle Hill, with the Royal Pier, stone jetty, and traditional sailing boats
Vintage postcard with a photo of Tenby from the North Cliffs, showing the pier, jetty, and some of the town’s buildings.
Vintage postcard with a photo of Tenby from the North Cliffs, showing the pier, jetty, and some of the town’s buildings.
Vintage postcard with a photo of Tenby from the North Cliffs, showing the pier, jetty, and some of the town’s buildings.
Vintage postcard of the Five Arches in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. You can glimpse one of the shop windows in the street beyond.
Vintage postcard of the Five Arches in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. You can glimpse one of the shop windows in the street beyond.
Vintage postcard of the Five Arches in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. You can glimpse one of the shop windows in the street beyond.
Vintage postcard with a black and white photo of the Catholic Church in Tenby, Wales.
Vintage postcard with a black and white photo of the Catholic Church in Tenby, Wales.
Vintage postcard with a black and white photo of the Catholic Church in Tenby, Wales.
Vintage postcard of the beach at Tenby, which appears to have some canvas bathing huts lined in a row.
Vintage postcard of the beach at Tenby, which appears to have some canvas bathing huts lined in a row.
Vintage postcard of the beach at Tenby, which appears to have some canvas bathing huts lined in a row.
Old photo on a vintage postcard showing an old-fashioned car driving along the road next to the town walls, with Five Arches in the background.
Old photo on a vintage postcard showing an old-fashioned car driving along the road next to the town walls, with Five Arches in the background.
Old photo on a vintage postcard showing an old-fashioned car driving along the road next to the town walls, with Five Arches in the background.
Vintage postcard of Tenby. An old-fashioned car is parked on the side of the road, while groups of people walk along the street looking in at the shop windows. We can also see a pretty street lamp, and the sign for a hotel which is just out of sight.
Vintage postcard of Tenby. An old-fashioned car is parked on the side of the road, while groups of people walk along the street looking in at the shop windows. We can also see a pretty street lamp, and the sign for a hotel which is just out of sight.
Vintage postcard of Tenby. An old-fashioned car is parked on the side of the road, while groups of people walk along the street looking in at the shop windows. We can also see a pretty street lamp, and the sign for a hotel which is just out of sight.
Old postcard of Tenby, showing the harbour town in its seaside setting
Old postcard of Tenby, showing the harbour town in its seaside setting
Old postcard of Tenby, showing the harbour town in its seaside setting
Vintage postcard photo of the boats at Tenby Harbour, looking up towards the sea front hotels and buildings.
Vintage postcard photo of the boats at Tenby Harbour, looking up towards the sea front hotels and buildings.
Vintage postcard photo of the boats at Tenby Harbour, looking up towards the sea front hotels and buildings.
Vintage postcard of Tenby Harbour, with old-fashioned cars parked near the boats, and nearby buildings in the background.
Vintage postcard of Tenby Harbour, with old-fashioned cars parked near the boats, and nearby buildings in the background.
Vintage postcard of Tenby Harbour, with old-fashioned cars parked near the boats, and nearby buildings in the background.
Vintage postcard photo of Tenby Harbour, with old-fashioned cars parked on the quayside. Local streets and buildings rise up in the background.
Vintage postcard photo of Tenby Harbour, with old-fashioned cars parked on the quayside. Local streets and buildings rise up in the background.
Vintage postcard photo of Tenby Harbour, with old-fashioned cars parked on the quayside. Local streets and buildings rise up in the background.
Vintage postcard photo showing fishing vessels and rowing boats at Tenby Harbour, with sea-front hotels and buildings in the background
Vintage postcard photo showing fishing vessels and rowing boats at Tenby Harbour, with sea-front hotels and buildings in the background
Vintage postcard photo showing fishing vessels and rowing boats at Tenby Harbour, with sea-front hotels and buildings in the background
Old postcard of Tenby Harbour, with an old-fashioned lorry parked by the arch.
Old postcard of Tenby Harbour, with an old-fashioned lorry parked by the arch.
Old postcard of Tenby Harbour, with an old-fashioned lorry parked by the arch.
Vintage postcard photo showing a street in Tenby, an old-fashioned car travelling along it, and the Castle Hill streets and buildings rising up into the distance
Vintage postcard photo showing a street in Tenby, an old-fashioned car travelling along it, and the Castle Hill streets and buildings rising up into the distance
Vintage postcard photo showing a street in Tenby, an old-fashioned car travelling along it, and the Castle Hill streets and buildings rising up into the distance
Vintage postcard photo of a street in Tenby, Pebrokeshire
Vintage postcard photo of a street in Tenby, Pebrokeshire
Vintage postcard photo of a street in Tenby, Pebrokeshire
Vintage postcard with a black and white photo of the High Street in Tenby. Old-fashioned cars are parked across both sides of the road.
Vintage postcard with a black and white photo of the High Street in Tenby. Old-fashioned cars are parked across both sides of the road.
Vintage postcard with a black and white photo of the High Street in Tenby. Old-fashioned cars are parked across both sides of the road.
Vintage postcard with a black and white photo of the High Street in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. I’ve added a closeup of the same photo to display more details. Old-fashioned cars are parked at each side of the road, and a number of people walk along the pavements. In the distance, a man on a motorbike passes a building advertising ‘Gold Flake’.
Vintage postcard with a black and white photo of the High Street in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. I’ve added a closeup of the same photo to display more details. Old-fashioned cars are parked at each side of the road, and a number of people walk along the pavements. In the distance, a man on a motorbike passes a building advertising ‘Gold Flake’.
Vintage postcard with a black and white photo of the High Street in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. I’ve added a closeup of the same photo to display more details. Old-fashioned cars are parked at each side of the road, and a number of people walk along the pavements. In the distance, a man on a motorbike passes a building advertising ‘Gold Flake’.
Vintage postcard of the Campbell steamer at the jetty in Tenby Harbour. A long line of old-fashioned cars are parked on the other side of the harbour.
Vintage postcard of the Campbell steamer at the jetty in Tenby Harbour. A long line of old-fashioned cars are parked on the other side of the harbour.
Vintage postcard of the Campbell steamer at the jetty in Tenby Harbour. A long line of old-fashioned cars are parked on the other side of the harbour.
Old postcard of Five Arches at Tenby, Wales, showing three blurry figures in the foreground, and nearby buildings in the background
Old postcard of Five Arches at Tenby, Wales, showing three blurry figures in the foreground, and nearby buildings in the background
Old postcard of Five Arches at Tenby, Wales, showing three blurry figures in the foreground, and nearby buildings in the background
Old postcard of St Mark’s Church in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, showing old fashioned cars parked outside
Old postcard of St Mark’s Church in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, showing old fashioned cars parked outside
Old postcard of St Mark’s Church in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, showing old fashioned cars parked outside
Vintage postcard of Tenby Harbour, with a black and white photo of the harbour buildings and moored boats. In the background is Goscar Rock, the end of the stone jetty, and a glimpse of some of the buildings in town.
Vintage postcard of Tenby Harbour, with a black and white photo of the harbour buildings and moored boats. In the background is Goscar Rock, the end of the stone jetty, and a glimpse of some of the buildings in town.
Vintage postcard of Tenby Harbour, with a black and white photo of the harbour buildings and moored boats. In the background is Goscar Rock, the end of the stone jetty, and a glimpse of some of the buildings in town.
Vintage postcard photo of Tenby Harbour. One of the old fishing boats lies in a ruinous state, reduced to a wooden skeletal outline of its former self.
Vintage postcard photo of Tenby Harbour. One of the old fishing boats lies in a ruinous state, reduced to a wooden skeletal outline of its former self.
Vintage postcard photo of Tenby Harbour. One of the old fishing boats lies in a ruinous state, reduced to a wooden skeletal outline of its former self.
Vintage postcard photo of fishing boats at Tenby, with local sea-front buildings in the background.
Vintage postcard photo of fishing boats at Tenby, with local sea-front buildings in the background.
Vintage postcard photo of fishing boats at Tenby, with local sea-front buildings in the background.
Old postcard of a man rowing out to fishing boats at Tenby Harbour, Wales
Old postcard of a man rowing out to fishing boats at Tenby Harbour, Wales
Old postcard of a man rowing out to fishing boats at Tenby Harbour, Wales
Vintage postcard photo of the beach at Tenby, with hotels and other building behind it. Taken from St Catherine’s Fort.
Vintage postcard photo of the beach at Tenby, with hotels and other building behind it. Taken from St Catherine’s Fort.
Vintage postcard photo of the beach at Tenby, with hotels and other building behind it. Taken from St Catherine’s Fort.
Vintage postcard photo showing holidaymakers enjoying the each at Tenby in Wales. There appears to be a row of beach huts between the beach and the promenade.
Vintage postcard photo showing holidaymakers enjoying the each at Tenby in Wales. There appears to be a row of beach huts between the beach and the promenade.
Vintage postcard photo showing holidaymakers enjoying the each at Tenby in Wales. There appears to be a row of beach huts between the beach and the promenade.
Black and white vintage postcard showing Tenby’s beach by Goscar’s Rock busy with holidaymakers
Black and white vintage postcard showing Tenby’s beach by Goscar’s Rock busy with holidaymakers
Black and white vintage postcard showing Tenby’s beach by Goscar’s Rock busy with holidaymakers
Vintage postcard showing the boats of Tenby Harbour at low tide, with seafront buildings in the background.
Vintage postcard showing the boats of Tenby Harbour at low tide, with seafront buildings in the background.
Vintage postcard showing the boats of Tenby Harbour at low tide, with seafront buildings in the background.
Vintage postcard with a black and white photo of Tenby Harbour. Old fasioned cars are parked on the jetty and across the water, while families play down at the water’s edge.
Vintage postcard with a black and white photo of Tenby Harbour. Old fasioned cars are parked on the jetty and across the water, while families play down at the water’s edge.
Vintage postcard with a black and white photo of Tenby Harbour. Old fasioned cars are parked on the jetty and across the water, while families play down at the water’s edge.
Vintage postcard with a black and white photo of boats in Tenby Harbour, with nearby buildings.
Vintage postcard with a black and white photo of boats in Tenby Harbour, with nearby buildings.
Vintage postcard with a black and white photo of boats in Tenby Harbour, with nearby buildings.
Vintage postcard of a black and white photo of people enjoying a boat ride at Tenby, with many seafront buildings in the background.
Vintage postcard of a black and white photo of people enjoying a boat ride at Tenby, with many seafront buildings in the background.
Vintage postcard of a black and white photo of people enjoying a boat ride at Tenby, with many seafront buildings in the background.
Vintage postcard photo of St Catherine’s Fort at Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Vintage postcard photo of St Catherine’s Fort at Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Vintage postcard photo of St Catherine’s Fort at Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Vintage postcard photo of St Catherine’s Fort at Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. A man and two children stand next to a wooden boat on the beach.
Vintage postcard photo of St Catherine’s Fort at Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. A man and two children stand next to a wooden boat on the beach.
Vintage postcard photo of St Catherine’s Fort at Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. A man and two children stand next to a wooden boat on the beach.
Vintage postcard with a photo of the Atlantic Hotel in Tenby, Wales.
Vintage postcard with a photo of the Atlantic Hotel in Tenby, Wales.
Vintage postcard with a photo of the Atlantic Hotel in Tenby, Wales.
Old postcard of a steamer, boats and cars at Tenby, Pembrokeshire
Old postcard of a steamer, boats and cars at Tenby, Pembrokeshire
Old postcard of a steamer, boats and cars at Tenby, Pembrokeshire
Vintage postcard photo showing holidaymakers relaxing in deck chairs on the beach at South Shore, Tenby, Pembrokeshire
Vintage postcard photo showing holidaymakers relaxing in deck chairs on the beach at South Shore, Tenby, Pembrokeshire
Vintage postcard photo showing holidaymakers relaxing in deck chairs on the beach at South Shore, Tenby, Pembrokeshire
Vintage postcard of Goscar Rock at Tenby, Pembrokeshire.
Vintage postcard of Goscar Rock at Tenby, Pembrokeshire.
Vintage postcard of Goscar Rock at Tenby, Pembrokeshire.
Vintage postcard of the boats and buildings at the seafront in Tenby, as families paddle at the water’s edge.
Vintage postcard of the boats and buildings at the seafront in Tenby, as families paddle at the water’s edge.
Vintage postcard of the boats and buildings at the seafront in Tenby, as families paddle at the water’s edge.
Vintage colour postcard showing people enjoying a day at the beach at Tenby, with St Catherine’s Fort in the background.
Vintage colour postcard showing people enjoying a day at the beach at Tenby, with St Catherine’s Fort in the background.
Vintage colour postcard showing people enjoying a day at the beach at Tenby, with St Catherine’s Fort in the background.
Old postcard photo showing Tenby from the air, including the Harbour, Castle Hill, and part of the town. The cross presumably marks the location where the postcard sender was staying.
Old postcard photo showing Tenby from the air, including the Harbour, Castle Hill, and part of the town. The cross presumably marks the location where the postcard sender was staying.
Old postcard photo showing Tenby from the air, including the Harbour, Castle Hill, and part of the town. The cross presumably marks the location where the postcard sender was staying.
Vintage postcard photo showing the Five Arches at Tenby, Pembrokeshire. Cars are parked on both sides of the road, and we glimpse other nearby buildings.
Vintage postcard photo showing the Five Arches at Tenby, Pembrokeshire. Cars are parked on both sides of the road, and we glimpse other nearby buildings.
Vintage postcard photo showing the Five Arches at Tenby, Pembrokeshire. Cars are parked on both sides of the road, and we glimpse other nearby buildings.
Vintage postcard of the Five Arches at Tenby, Pembrokeshire.
Vintage postcard of the Five Arches at Tenby, Pembrokeshire.
Vintage postcard of the Five Arches at Tenby, Pembrokeshire.
Vintage postcard showing St Catherine’s Fort from the Tenby seafront.
Vintage postcard showing St Catherine’s Fort from the Tenby seafront.
Vintage postcard showing St Catherine’s Fort from the Tenby seafront.
old back and white photo of children playing on the beach at Tenby, Pembrokeshire
old back and white photo of children playing on the beach at Tenby, Pembrokeshire
old back and white photo of children playing on the beach at Tenby, Pembrokeshire
Tenby in the 1980s
1980s postcard showing the Tudor Merchant’s house at Tenby, Pembrokeshire
1980s postcard showing the Tudor Merchant’s house at Tenby, Pembrokeshire
1980s postcard showing the Tudor Merchant’s house at Tenby, Pembrokeshire
Vintage postcard of two children walking down an alleyway in Tenby. The Tudor Merchant’s House is behind them, with a glimpse of the sea.
Vintage postcard of two children walking down an alleyway in Tenby. The Tudor Merchant’s House is behind them, with a glimpse of the sea.
Vintage postcard of two children walking down an alleyway in Tenby. The Tudor Merchant’s House is behind them, with a glimpse of the sea.
Vintage postcard with an aerial view of Tenby Harbour, Castle Hill, and some of the town.
Vintage postcard with an aerial view of Tenby Harbour, Castle Hill, and some of the town.
Vintage postcard with an aerial view of Tenby Harbour, Castle Hill, and some of the town.
Vintage postcard with an aerial view of Tenby and Castle Hill.
Vintage postcard with an aerial view of Tenby and Castle Hill.
Vintage postcard with an aerial view of Tenby and Castle Hill.
Vintage postcard photo of Tenby Harbour and the Red Dinghies, probably in the 1980s.
Vintage postcard photo of Tenby Harbour and the Red Dinghies, probably in the 1980s.
Vintage postcard photo of Tenby Harbour and the Red Dinghies, probably in the 1980s.
Vintage postcard of Tenby Harbour, Pembrokeshire, probably in the 1980s
Vintage postcard of Tenby Harbour, Pembrokeshire, probably in the 1980s
Vintage postcard of Tenby Harbour, Pembrokeshire, probably in the 1980s
Vintage postcard with a colour photo of the red dinghies at Tenby Harbour.
Vintage postcard with a colour photo of the red dinghies at Tenby Harbour.
Vintage postcard with a colour photo of the red dinghies at Tenby Harbour.
1980s postcard of tourists on a pleasure boat at Tenby Harbour, Wales
1980s postcard of tourists on a pleasure boat at Tenby Harbour, Wales
1980s postcard of tourists on a pleasure boat at Tenby Harbour, Wales
Tenby Through Time
The Time Travel Artist on YouTube cleverly used old pictures and photographs to transform Tenby’s streets back to the way they were many years ago.
Wales: Tenby Harbour Through Time (2020 to 1820): The Time Travel Artist (YouTube)
High Street Tenby
A vintage postcard shows horses and carts travelling down the High Street in Tenby, Wales.
A vintage postcard shows horses and carts travelling down the High Street in Tenby, Wales.
A vintage postcard shows horses and carts travelling down the High Street in Tenby, Wales.
Vintage postcard of Tenby. An old-fashioned car is parked on the side of the road, while groups of people walk along the street looking in at the shop windows. We can also see a pretty street lamp, and the sign for a hotel which is just out of sight.
Vintage postcard of Tenby. An old-fashioned car is parked on the side of the road, while groups of people walk along the street looking in at the shop windows. We can also see a pretty street lamp, and the sign for a hotel which is just out of sight.
Vintage postcard of Tenby. An old-fashioned car is parked on the side of the road, while groups of people walk along the street looking in at the shop windows. We can also see a pretty street lamp, and the sign for a hotel which is just out of sight.
Tenby Harbour
Old photo of Tenby Harbour from a distance. The photo was taken sometime between 1890 and 1905.
Old photo of Tenby Harbour from a distance. The photo was taken sometime between 1890 and 1905.
Old photo of Tenby Harbour from a distance. The photo was taken sometime between 1890 and 1905.
Vintage postcard photo of Tenby Harbour and the Red Dinghies, probably in the 1980s.
Vintage postcard photo of Tenby Harbour and the Red Dinghies, probably in the 1980s.
Vintage postcard photo of Tenby Harbour and the Red Dinghies, probably in the 1980s.
Vintage postcard of a black and white photo of fishing boats at Tenby Harbour, with nearby buildings in the background.
Vintage postcard of a black and white photo of fishing boats at Tenby Harbour, with nearby buildings in the background.
Vintage postcard of a black and white photo of fishing boats at Tenby Harbour, with nearby buildings in the background.
Vintage postcard photo of Tenby Harbour. One of the old fishing boats lies in a ruinous state, reduced to a wooden skeletal outline of its former self.
Vintage postcard photo of Tenby Harbour. One of the old fishing boats lies in a ruinous state, reduced to a wooden skeletal outline of its former self.
Vintage postcard photo of Tenby Harbour. One of the old fishing boats lies in a ruinous state, reduced to a wooden skeletal outline of its former self.
Old postcard of Tenby Harbour, with an old-fashioned lorry parked by the arch.
Old postcard of Tenby Harbour, with an old-fashioned lorry parked by the arch.
Old postcard of Tenby Harbour, with an old-fashioned lorry parked by the arch.
Vintage postcard photo of Tenby Harbour, with old-fashioned cars parked on the quayside. Local streets and buildings rise up in the background.
Vintage postcard photo of Tenby Harbour, with old-fashioned cars parked on the quayside. Local streets and buildings rise up in the background.
Vintage postcard photo of Tenby Harbour, with old-fashioned cars parked on the quayside. Local streets and buildings rise up in the background.
Five Arches at Tenby
Vintage postcard photo of Five Arches at Tenby during the Edwardian era. There is a red letter box to the left. Along the quiet street there is one man walking, and ahead of him two girls play with a bicycle. Another cyclist rides along the deserted pavement.
Vintage postcard photo of Five Arches at Tenby during the Edwardian era. There is a red letter box to the left. Along the quiet street there is one man walking, and ahead of him two girls play with a bicycle. Another cyclist rides along the deserted pavement.
Vintage postcard photo of Five Arches at Tenby during the Edwardian era. There is a red letter box to the left. Along the quiet street there is one man walking, and ahead of him two girls play with a bicycle. Another cyclist rides along the deserted pavement.
Old photo on a vintage postcard showing an old-fashioned car driving along the road next to the town walls, with Five Arches in the background.
Old photo on a vintage postcard showing an old-fashioned car driving along the road next to the town walls, with Five Arches in the background.
Old photo on a vintage postcard showing an old-fashioned car driving along the road next to the town walls, with Five Arches in the background.
Vintage postcard of the Five Arches at Tenby, Pembrokeshire.
Vintage postcard of the Five Arches at Tenby, Pembrokeshire.
Vintage postcard of the Five Arches at Tenby, Pembrokeshire.
Edwardian era photo of the Five Arches at Tenby in Wales, showing a small group of local people and nearby businesses
Edwardian era photo of the Five Arches at Tenby in Wales, showing a small group of local people and nearby businesses
Edwardian era photo of the Five Arches at Tenby in Wales, showing a small group of local people and nearby businesses
Tenby’s Old Picture Postcards
Old cigarette card of Tenby’s Five Arches, showingmen admiring the structure and a lady in traditional Welsh costume approaching it
Old cigarette card of Tenby’s Five Arches, showingmen admiring the structure and a lady in traditional Welsh costume approaching it
Old cigarette card of Tenby’s Five Arches, showingmen admiring the structure and a lady in traditional Welsh costume approaching it
Vintage postcard with an artist’s painting of the old ice house at Tenby, Wales.
Vintage postcard with an artist’s painting of the old ice house at Tenby, Wales.
Vintage postcard with an artist’s painting of the old ice house at Tenby, Wales.
Vintage postcard with an artist’s picture of the Imperial Hotel in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Vintage postcard with an artist’s picture of the Imperial Hotel in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Vintage postcard with an artist’s picture of the Imperial Hotel in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Vintage postcard with an artist’s picture of Tenby’s Harbour.
Vintage postcard with an artist’s picture of Tenby’s Harbour.
Vintage postcard with an artist’s picture of Tenby’s Harbour.
An artist’s picture postcard of the Five Arches at Tenby, Pembrokeshire
An artist’s picture postcard of the Five Arches at Tenby, Pembrokeshire
An artist’s picture postcard of the Five Arches at Tenby, Pembrokeshire
Artist’s picture of the seaside at Tenby, Wales, printed on a vintage postcard
Artist’s picture of the seaside at Tenby, Wales, printed on a vintage postcard
Artist’s picture of the seaside at Tenby, Wales, printed on a vintage postcard
Painting of Tenby Fair, printed on a vintage postcard
Painting of Tenby Fair, printed on a vintage postcard
Painting of Tenby Fair, printed on a vintage postcard
Old painting of the Five Arches in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, probably from the mid-20th century
Old painting of the Five Arches in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, probably from the mid-20th century
Old painting of the Five Arches in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, probably from the mid-20th century
Facebook Groups about Tenby’s History
Facebook groups are a great way to discover the photos, pictures and memories of the local area. Tenby’s history can be discovered and discussed in the following groups:
Enjoy a glimpse of history through old images of Tenby, in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Tenby Before 1900 Tenby in the Edwardian Era After WWI Tenby in the 1980s Tenby Through Time The Time Travel Artist on YouTube cleverly used old pictures and photographs to transform Tenby’s streets back to the way they were many years ago.… Read more: Old Images of Tenby, Wales
Glimpse history through old images of Monmouth, in Monmouthshire, Wales.
Enjoy a glimpse history through old images of Blaenau Gwent, Wales.
Glimpse history through old images of Monmouthshire, Wales.
Glimpse history through old images of Pembrokeshire, in Wales.
Glimpse the past through old images of Llanybydder in Carmarthenshire, Wales.
Enjoy a glimpse o history through old images of Newport Castle, in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Enjoy a glimpse of history through old images of Tenby, in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Tenby Before 1900 Tenby in the Edwardian Era After WWI Tenby in the 1980s Tenby Through Time The Time Travel Artist on YouTube cleverly used old pictures and photographs to transform Tenby’s streets back to the way they were many years ago.… Read more: Old Images of Tenby, Wales
Enjoy a glimpse of history through old images of Colwyn Bay in Conwy, Wales.
Find out more about the Canadian born British politician who became Minister of Labour to Lloyd George, Dr Thomas James MacNamara.
The Llangernyw Yew is more than 4,000 years old and is the oldest tree in Wales.