In 1914 a Memorial Standard Lamp, was erected in Albion Square to commemorate the
Centennial of the Royal Dockyard in Pembroke Dock.
South-facing pedestal: This pedestal and lamp were erected by
public subscription to commemorate the centenary of the town of
Pembroke dock and the royal dockyard Embossed on granite below
this: 1814-1914
East-facing pedestal:The town was built almost entirely by the
working classes who by their thrift and industry erected during the
century upwards of 2000 houses. in 1914 the first houses were built
on freehold land acquired by the corporation. Population census 1911
11366 .Embossed on granite below this:1814-1914
North-facing pedestal:In this square the proclamation of the following sovereigns took place
King Edward VII 31 Jan 1901 King George V 9 May 1910 King Edward VIII 21 Jan 1936 King
George VI12 Dec 1936/ queen Elizabeth II 6 Feb 1952 Embossed on granite below this: 1814-
1914
West-facing pedestal: The royal dockyard was established in the year 1814. the first ships
built were the "Valorous" and "Ariadne" both being launched 10th February 1816
Embossed on granite below this: 1814-1914
For the Bicentennial in 2014 The Pembroke Dock Bicentenary Group has obtained an award from the Heritage lottery fund to
honour this historic milestone by producing a 3D digital reconstruction of the former Royal Dockyard and the earliest streets and
buildings in the town in partnership with De Montfort University Leicester’s Digital Heritage Department, The university team will be
using the latest technology including 3D laser scanning and virtual reality simulation which will be available on line at:
Digital Building Heritage Project-Royal Dockyard-Pembroke Dock
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