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Penarth promenade and pier in photos, south Wales

Penarth promenade, pier and railway station in photos, south Wales

Thu 8th August, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a selection of photos taken around Penarth Promenade, pier and beach last week. It’s a place I’ve been visiting ever since childhood, and it was lovely to see both …

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A trip to Ffotogallery at Turner House, Penarth, south Wales

Mon 9th September, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Situated on Plymouth Road around the corner from Penarth train station, Ffotogallery at Turner House hosts photographic works featuring artists from Wales and the rest of the world.

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Abandoned remains of the Lavernock Battery and Fort, south Wales – photo feature

Wed 4th September, 2013Wed 4th September, 2013 - by editor - 1 Comment

Located high on the south Wales coastline between Penarth and Barry can be found the remains of the Lavernock Battery and Fort. Completed in 1870, the gun battery was built by …

cardiff / photos / Places / Wales

Penarth Pier and the restored Pavilion in pictures, South Wales

Fri 16th August, 2013Fri 16th August, 2013 - by editor - 1 Comment

Opening in 1895 in response to the growing popularity of the nearby beach and to service the lively ferry trade to Cardiff, Penarth Pier on the South Wales coast stands 50 feet …

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Five old ladies on a bench, Penarth, Wales

Sat 3rd April, 2010Thu 1st April, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I love this picture of these five old ladies dressed in white and sat on a bench looking out across the Bristol Channel. It was taken at the small seaside …

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Penarth pier photos

Mon 31st August, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

A few snaps from a quick jaunt to Penarth pier, a short, late Victorian attraction situated just a few miles from Cardiff. The pier has had some considerable ups and …