Penarth, The Pier c.1955
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P24145
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The 1950s were to be relatively happy years for the resort - a brief renaissance was enjoyed. But its traditional role was drawing to a close. Campbell's ships still visited, and although their operations were drastically scaled down, the end of the summer season was still a time for fireworks, parties and celebration. Evenings saw the pier, the Esplanade and the Italian Gardens festooned with lights – restrictions were finally lifted in 1949.
An extract from Around Penarth Photographic Memories.
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