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St Davids

Discover St Davids, a tiny city in Wales named after its special saint, with a big history!

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Bryan Ferry at Cardiff's St. David's Hall

Bryan Ferry at Cardiff's St. David's Hall

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Bryan Ferry at Cardiff's St. David's Hall
Bryan Ferry at Cardiff's St. David's Hall
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St Davids village and Cathedral South Wales
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Bryan Ferry at Cardiff's St. David's Hall
Karl Jenkins - St David Awards 2017
St David's Uniting Church Oakleigh were there - Refugee Action protest 27 July 2013 Melbourne
Bryan Ferry at Cardiff's St. David's Hall
Bryan Ferry at Cardiff's St. David's Hall

Key Facts

Location
Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Population
About 1,751 people live in the wider community.
Famous For
Being the resting place of Saint David, Wales's patron saint.
Fun Fact
St Davids is the smallest city in the United Kingdom by population.

Welcome to Tiny St Davids!

Imagine a city so small, it's the tiniest in the whole United Kingdom! That's St Davids in Wales. It's a special place nestled by a river, and it's famous because it's where Saint David, the patron saint of Wales, rests. The city is even named after him! It's a bit like a secret hideaway, full of history and charm, and it's a place many people visit to learn about Wales's past.

A City Fit for a Saint!

St Davids wasn't always a city. A long, long time ago, a very important person named Saint David lived here. He was so special that people decided to build a big cathedral in his honor. Later, around the 1100s, it became a city. But guess what? It lost its city title for a while and then got it back in 1994, all thanks to Queen Elizabeth II! It's like getting a special badge of honor.

Why St Davids is Super Special

St Davids is important because it's the home of Wales's most important saint, Saint David. People from all over come to visit the beautiful cathedral and learn about his life. It's a place of peace and history. Even though it's small, it has a huge heart and a story that makes it a very special spot in Wales. It shows that even small places can have big importance!

A City with a Past

St Davids has a fascinating story. It was first made a city way back in the 12th century, which is over 900 years ago! That's older than many castles. For a long time, cities were usually places with cathedrals. But then, in 1886, it stopped being a city. Luckily, Queen Elizabeth II helped it become a city again in 1994. It's like a story with a happy ending for this little Welsh town.

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