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Laying the foundation-stone of the Hubberston Dock at Milford Haven, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Laying the foundation-stone of the Hubberston Dock at Milford Haven, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the foundation-stone of the Hubberston Dock at Milford Haven, 1864. 'The foundation-stone...was laid on Thursday, the 11th August, by Mrs. Potter, the wife of Mr. Richard Potter, chairman of the Great Western Railway Company. This event was looked upon as one of great importance to the interests of the county of Pembroke, which had a few days previously congratulated itself also upon the opening of the short line of railway from the town of Pembroke to Pembroke Docks, with the prospect of a speedy completion of the Pembroke and Tenby line. The place chosen for the site of the new dock is shown in our Illustration. It is a part of the shore adjoining the town of Milford...The shores and approaches were crowded by hundreds of persons congregating upon every available point from which a view of the proceedings could be obtained...The stocks were removed from beneath the stone, and a silver trowel, with a suitable inscription, was handed to Mrs. Potter, who took up some mortar from the mimic hod held by Mr. Milnes, the contractor, and placed it beneath the four comers of the block, which was then lowered amid cheers and declared to be duly laid. The band played the National Anthem'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This historic print captures the momentous occasion of laying the foundation-stone of the Hubberston Dock at Milford Haven in 1864. The event, presided over by Mrs. Potter, wife of Great Western Railway Company chairman Mr. Richard Potter, was a significant milestone for the county of Pembroke. The image shows the chosen site for the new dock, adjacent to the town of Milford, with crowds gathered to witness this important ceremony.
As Mrs. Potter placed mortar beneath the stone using a silver trowel inscribed with a suitable message, cheers erupted from onlookers and the National Anthem played in celebration. The atmosphere was electric as hundreds of people lined the shores and approaches to catch a glimpse of this historic moment.
The construction of Hubberston Dock marked not only an advancement in infrastructure but also symbolized progress and development for Pembroke County as a whole. This print serves as a reminder of an era where such events were met with great enthusiasm and pride by local communities.
Through this snapshot in time, we are transported back to 1864 when industry and innovation were flourishing, leaving behind a legacy that continues to shape our world today.
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