Horsepower
This lovey photo of a family group around the horse and cart belongs to Vera John - it was taken in 1917. Vera describes her family living in a time when Monkton was a small, closely knit community and this can be accessed on the Monkton page.
STORIES
It is amazing to think that in the lifetime of our most senior citizens society has been transformed from predominantly horsepower to petrol guzzling machines. Here are some stories - just click on the symbol to listen. Below are pictures of old Pembroke when horses ruled!
THE GOVERNESS CART
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Miss Joyce Colley recalls her mother's Governess Car - made in Burchell's Coach Builders on the East Back, Pembroke, pictured below. |
BOB THE PONY
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Bob the Pony used to pull the Governess Car and was quite a character! |
DELIVERING THE MILK
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Des Shanklin remembers delivering the milk in a horse and cart. |
PRIORY DAIRY
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Vera John remembers the Priory Dairy calling with horse and cart. |
Photos of Main Street in the days of horse traffic
