Penarth, South Glamorgan

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Penarth

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Penarth. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Penarth, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Penarth
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Penarth in 1893

Penarth in 1963

Old Maps of Penarth

Historic Maps of Penarth and the local area.

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Map of Penarth in 1898

Map of Penarth in 1899-1900

Map of Penarth in 1919

Map of Penarth in 1947

Map of Penarth in 1899

Sheet Maps of Penarth

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Penarth and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Penarth in 1809

Shows Penarth in 1899

Shows Penarth in 1919

Shows Penarth in 1809

Books about Penarth
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32 photo books on Penarth and the surrounding area.

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Memories of Penarth
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Special Memories Pier And Baths

When I was 9 we lived in a new block of flats (at that time) opposite the Pier and just across the road from the baths. I used to walk to Stanwell Rd School through the Park which was always beautiful. I actually never ever paid to go onto the pier or baths as the people who ran these places knew I only lived across the road. I must have gone to the pier nearly every day and I remember making friends with ...see more

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The Lovely Long Ago

My husband was born in Albert Road, Penarth 1943 and used to speak of loads of old tanks left to rot away in fields. Also some sort of tunnel that was later blocked off. He would have walked to the beach down this road. He used to talk of his dog Peter and how he would throw a ball into the sea no matter how high the waves and Peter would dive in and get it back. My husband left there for the Midlands when he was 7 ...see more

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Added 30 March 2015

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Special Memories Pier And Baths

The Lovely Long Ago