The Dylan Thomas Trail in Pembrokeshire
Tenby
Home for many years, of the artist Augustus John,
who produced one of the most memorable artistic Images of Dylan. His portrait
of Dylan is on this page and is in the care of the National Museum of Wales.
Dylan gave the first full reading of 'Under Milk Wood? at the Tenby and District
Arts Club at a cafe venue called the Salad Bowl in George Street.
St Dogmaels
Dylan visited a farm in St Dogmaels, Hendre Farm (1930) and wrote a poem for
the young girl of the house, Bonnie James.
St Davids
Dylan and his friend John Davenport visited St Davids, Britain's smallest city
with its magnificent Cathedral, in 1938. Following a walk to St Davids Head
Dylan recited his birthday poem, ?Twenty Four Years?.
Pwllgwaelod,
Dinas Cross
Dylan visited the public house, the Sailor's Safety which is situated on the
foreshore of Pwllgwaelod beach with some friends, John Malcolm Brinnin and Bill
Read, in 1951. Now called The Old Sailors, it is probable that Dylan was a fairly
frequent visitor. You can still get a drink and a meal here in the rather cosy
bar and restaurant.
Fishguard
In 1938, Dylan and Fred Janes went to the Eisteddfod accompanied by Caitlin
and Augustus John. On the return journey Dylan and Augustus John had a 'heated'
argument, about what we don?t know but no doubt fuelled by the beverages to
be found at the Eisteddfod. Fishguard Lower Town, a place worth visting is the
Ship public House that is tightly packed into the main street. Here you will
find many historic photos of the place and the filming of ?Under Milk Wood?.
Lower Town was used as the location for the fictional town of Llareggub in the
film starring Richard Burton in 1973.
The Boathouse
at Laugharne

Click on the picture to visit Laugharne, The Boathouse & some poetry by Dylan