There's always a use for a scrap cannon...

I just can't help myself... having started my historic tour of Tenby, in true Magnus style, I'll finish!

Tenby is an old town and we've already seen some of the Norman construction. When you're walking around the town though it's worth noting the Elizabethan structures like the narrow alleys...

The tiny streets...

The Elizabethan Merchant's house...

Tenby is a delightful little harbour town and seaside resort; it's hilltop position led to its early settlement as a Welsh stronghold, which was replaced in medieval times by a Norman Castle and walled town. As regular readers of this blog will have seen, part of the town walls survive to this day and are an attractive feature at the entrance to the old town.

There are various historic sights within the town wall, which are best explored on foot.

On the headland between Tenby's two beaches and overlooking the Napoleonic fortress are the remains of Tenby castle; a wonderful place to enjoy the sunshine on a summer afternoon.

Access to the Napoleonic fortress is restricted these days, which is a shame because visitors miss out on the views back to the town. Some of the cannon from the fortress are currently sited on the headland within the castle grounds.

...and through the arched window...

...in Tenby's town wall.