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Welcome to the Pembroke & Monkton Local History Society Website!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Join us for this fascinating talk by distinguished Tudor author, Nathen Amin on Saturday November 2nd.

As England’s most celebrated royal dynasty, it’s often overlooked that the Tudors have their origins in rural Wales, far from the urban centres of English power where they dared to become great.

When Henry Tudor won the English crown by defeating Richard III in battle, he was a stranger to the people he now ruled, an ‘unknown Welshman’ in the words of his defeated foe. In his native Wales, however, Henry had long been championed as the Son of Prophecy, a foretold national messiah who would free his oppressed people from their lengthy misery. How had this remarkable situation come about?

In this lucid and riveting account, Nathen Amin deftly explores how one redoubtable Welsh family thrived during lean years of political chaos, national instability, and inter-generational bloodshed to leave behind a complex legacy that changed the face of England and Wales forever. It is a passionately told tale of treachery, cunning, love, and heartbreak. From Penmynydd to Bosworth, this is the enthralling, action-packed story of the Tudors, but not as you know it.

Looking ahead to November, you can meet us at Pembroke Castle's Christmas Market where we have a stall.  This amazing Pembroke event takes place from Friday 29th November to Sunday 1st December.

You can download our complete 2025/25 programme from this page.

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LOTS TO SEE ON THIS SITE!

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Pembroke Museum

Situated in the old Courtroom of Pembroke Town Hall, our museum is a community project.

Free entry - organised and run by volunteers, Supported by PTC

Pembroke Museum

What's New?

Follow our Blog to follow the activities and events of the P&M Society

 

Pembrokeand Monkton History Blog

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Publications

The Society has a proud record of publishing books and pamphlets of local interest.

Pembroke Remembers published by Pembroke and Monkton Local History Society

Visit the Town Hall Murals

- a wonderful journey through time in pictures by George & Jeanne Lewis

 

George and Jeanne Lewis creators of the Pembroke Murals

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The Pembroke Story

Follow 10,000 years of Pembroke's prestigious history through our History Pages.

Projects

Take a look at the many projects we are involved with..

The unveiling of the William Marshal statue

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and much more...

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We are a voluntary group dedicated to raising the awareness of our history and preserving the memory for future generations.  So join us if you like - through popular demand we now have a membership at the nominal fee of £3 and welcome new members.  If you do not wish to join, our events remain free unless otherwise stated as for our fundraising quizzes.

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All work carried out by members of this Society is voluntary  and there are plenty of volunteering opportunities.  We organise many events to promote our history and run Pembroke Museum.  We put up exhibitions and displays in support of community events and also support other voluntary organisations' fundraising efforts. We give talks, arrange walks and write articles.  And more.

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©Pembroke and Monkton Local History Society

Registered Charity no: 1158530

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Pembroke Museum Logo by George Lewis

 

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ANNUAL REPORT

2023-24

 

Programme of Talks

2024

William Marshal statue

William Marshal statue

 

 

 

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