WITH his usual charm, Trevor Fishlock explores the western bank of the Cleddau river, beginning his fascinating journey by joining the Mayor of Haverfordwest, on the river, in his programme on Thursday, February 8. Each year, the Mayor asserts his ancient right to collect river tolls, and is joined by a chain gang of Pembrokeshire mayors, from Milford, Pembroke, Fishguard, Neyland, Tenby, St. David's and Newport, in a flotilla on the Cleddau to enjoy this wonderful old custom. Trevor wanders on to Hook Quay, which was once at the centre of a prosperous coalfield exporting best quality anthracite. Its usefulness has declined, but its beauty is being conserved to remind future generations of their heritage. He pauses to view the intriguing collection of the Scrimpinology museum at Llangwm and is introduced to the hundreds of nautical scarecrows in the village. Trevor uncovers the macabre secret of the Cleddau Bridge - the discovery of 12 skeletons, wrapped in hammocks at the foot of one of its pillars. After passing the oldest post box in Wales, near Neyland Marina, Trevor hears the tale of the unexpected visitor at Llandstadwell Vicarage. King Richard II stopped by one evening on his way to Ireland and asked for a bed for the night. The astonished priest made him welcome but sent a bill for 40/- to the royal household! Fishlock's Wild Tracks is a Nant production for ITV1 Wales. It is produced by Wil Aaron and will be shown at 7.30 pm.


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