Abergwaun Mosaic - Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
N 52° 00.085 W 004° 59.458
30U E 363329 N 5763067
Abergwaun Mosaic features 3 scenes featuring, Media Connections, Wildlife, & the history of Fishguard (Welsh: Abergwaun, meaning "Mouth of the River Gwaun") is a coastal town in Pembrokeshire, South Wales.
Waymark Code: WMT2YG
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/16/2016
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A large octagonal Mosaic over 10 feet across, titled Abergwaun Fishguard. There are three segments with scenes depicting: The last invasion of Britain in 1797 - Harbour Wildlife, Ladies in Welsh National costume - Under Milkwood, & Moby Dick. A nearby plaque gives details on similar local history subjects. The Mosaic is located on the Parrog, Seafront promenade, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, South Wales.
Lower Fishguard was used as "Llareggub" in the film of Dylan Thomas's Under Milk Wood, starring Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor and Peter O'Toole. Many local people were involved in the production of this film as background characters.
The film Moby Dick (starring Gregory Peck) was filmed there in 1955.
Specific visit requirements:
A good close up of one of the segments please.
Address:
The Parrog, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
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