The Saundersfoot Railway and Harbour Company was formed in 1829 to take coal from Begelly, Bonville’s Court, Thomas Chapel and Stepaside, and iron from Wiseman’s Bridge on 5 specially built jetty's. An incline plane ran down to the portl from Bonville’s Court with the Saundersfoot Rly running along the coast from Wiseman’s Bridge. The Strand which is now the main shopping street, was once called Railway Street as the line ran along its length. In the port area there was much industry including blacksmiths, iron foundries and shipbuilders.