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Docks maps

Historic maps of Docks and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis.   View all Docks maps

Docks photos

We have no photos of Docks, although we do have photos of these nearby places:

Barry Docks| Barry| Barry Island| Porthkerry| Sully| Penmark| Rhoose| Swanbridge| Wenvoe| Dinas Powys| Lavernock| Fonmon| St Nicholas| Penarth| Llandough| Aberthaw

Docks area books

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Memories of Docks

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South Glamorgan memories

Jamaica Planter

I have been told some information about the Jamaica Planter which was sunk off the Port of Barry, but cannot remember all the details. Is anyone able to help me? My father-in-law was aboard her on the two occasions she came in to the Port to be repaired. He was discharged from her company before she was holed the third time, thus surviving to marry and father five children, four of whom survive him!
Sincerely,
Caroline Scott.

Zena

The Old Village 1899
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I remember these cottages. A girl my own age lived in one of them. Her name was, "Zena."
They were, very sadly, demolished, some years ago.
Cadoxton school is just across the road from where these lovely little cottages were situated.

Golden Stairs

Porthkerry Park Golden Stairs 1910
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We used to climb the Golden Stairs when I was a s child. They seemed never ending. I bet they won't have changed much!

Lunch Time From Romilly School

Fish & chips from Harveys in Vale Street and a walk to Barry castle with the "girls", long time memories of Romilly Boys School.

Boats on The Lake

Marine Lake at Cold Knap 1931
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As kids we'd sail our toy boats on the feeder to the lake. Simple pleasures, great fun, without computers !

Fun at The Park

Romily Park 1931
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Romilly Park not only housed the annual Barry Show, but often the circus, when real animals were allowed! Great to see the parade coming down Holton Road making its way to Romilly Park as "the circus comes to town"

The Barry Show was altogether different, vegetables, flowers & horses. The best bit was the goodies we were given at the end of the show after doing St John Ambulance first aid duties there. Fond memories of George Harris and his 3 wheeler Bond together with Frank Johnson who looked after me......

Wedding Day

All Saints Church c1945
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I got married in All Saints Church, having lived in Barry all my life. It was a wonderful day and I remember the vicar wouldn't allow confetti to be thrown until we were outside on the pavement!!

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