The Bomb Next Door: Couple's Shocking Discovery in Their Garden

A couple in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, discovered an unexploded bomb in their garden, which had been there for over 40 years. The bomb, which dated back to 1880-1890, was found by previous occupants and had been painted red to match the windowsills.

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Unexploded Bomb Discovered in Couple’s Garden After 40 Years

The unexpected discovery of an unexploded bomb in a couple’s garden in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, has left the community in shock.

Jeffrey and Sian Edwards had been living with the 64lb naval bomb in their garden for over four decades, unaware of the danger it posed. The couple had even painted the bomb red to match the windowsills of their home, and Mrs Edwards would often hit it with her trowel to dislodge loose soil.

The bomb, which dates back to 1880-1890, is believed to have been fired from a warship using the beach as target practice. It was found by previous occupants of the house 70 years ago, who then sunk it into cement. When Mr and Mrs Edwards moved into the house in 1982, they painted it red, thinking it was just a garden ornament.

“The father used to go round delivering lemonade on a horse and cart and was known as Pops Morris,” said Mr Edwards. “He found it on Broad Haven beach and brought it back on his horse and cart, it has been in front of the house ever since.”

However, their lives were turned upside down when a police officer knocked on their door to explain that the bomb squad would be arriving the next day. The couple was shocked and decided to stay in their home, despite the risk.

“If the house goes up, we are going up with it,” said Mr Edwards.

The bomb squad worked throughout the day to slowly dig the bomb out of the concrete. It was then taken under police escort to a quarry in Walwyn’s Castle, where it was covered in five tonnes of sand and detonated the next day.

“I was sorry to see it go,” said Mr Edwards. “It’s been part of my life all those years. It was sad to think of being blown to smithereens.”

The bomb disposal team worked tirelessly to remove the bomb from the garden.

The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of being vigilant and aware of our surroundings. It’s a miracle that no one was hurt, and the couple can finally rest easy knowing that their garden is safe once again.

A peaceful garden, free from danger.