Swanbridge, The Beach c.1955
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Bathers beware! In the late 1950s, prompted by the highly visible contamination of the coastline, scientists undertook an extensive survey of the problem. The area was a victim of the remarkable tidal flow of the Severn, which caused a horrific amount of raw sewage to float back to shore. Shocked by its findings, the 1964 report described the situation as 'a salutary reflection on our sense of values as a civilised community'.
An extract from Around Penarth Photographic Memories.
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