On 22 February 1797, French forces invaded the British mainland, choosing not a key English port but a tiny cove on the north Pembrokeshire coast. Why did they invade? And how were they repelled at the so-called battle of Fishguard? Ahead of the 225th anniversary of the invasion, Dr Malcolm Smith investigates the often-overlooked episode in British history…
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When was the last invasion of Britain? The Norman Conquest of 1066? The Glorious Revolution of 1688? These were the last two successful invasions but there was another one in 1797. The little-known Battle of Fishguard provided an amusing note for British history lovers and embarrassment for France.
FISHGUARD and Goodwick town councillors have decided on the banner designs for the four controversial banner poles on Fishguard Square. One banner will depict theatre and music; the second banner porpoises and dolphins and Strumble Head the third banner the story of Jemima Nicholas and the Fishguard tapestry and the fourth banner Lowertown Harbour and the old Fort. The banners will be funded by Welsh Government and it is hoped that those responsible for events in the towns may want to put up their own banners in the future. The designs were chosen at this month s meeting of Fishguard and Goodwick Town Council. Town clerk Cath Bannister suggested that the council now gets some designs drawn up.