See how Porthgain Wales changed between 1924 and 2025. Drag the slider to compare the historic photograph with the modern view.
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In 1889, Porthgain's brickworks began producing bricks from slate waste, a process that continued until 1912. (uk2.historypoints.org) The Porthgain Railway, a narrow-gauge line, connected the Pen Clegyr and St. Bride's quarries to the harbour from the late 1880s until 1931. (en.wikipedia.org) The harbour's large brick hoppers, constructed in the early 20th century, were used to store crushed granite roadstone before shipment and are now a Scheduled Ancient Monument. (historypoints.org) In the 1980s, Porthgain was designated as a conservation area, preserving its industrial heritage. (en.wikipedia.org) Today, the harbour remains active, serving local fishermen and recreational boaters, and is a popular tourist destination. (visitpembrokeshire.com)
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