Penarth Dock, South Wales - the heritage and legacy

Volume Eight - Pre-Victorian to the present day - more aspects - Moments captured in time



'Alexandra Park, Penarth' complete with its fine Victorian bandstand and the shelter at higher level opened in 1900 at an estimated cost of £5,834. The postcard is a Valentine's Series from the Penarth Dock Collection and is unposted but simply inscribed 'from John'. Many thanks to John, whoever you are! The lower image has been colourised. [001]


'View in Windsor Gardens, Penarth' a Harding's (Bristol and Cardiff) Britannia series postcard which was sent to Miss Spencer of Formby, Liverpool in May 1906 from Liz. [001]


An enlarged view of the lovely lady under the strict supervision of two rather starched ladies. [001]

1896 - Public Gardens - Open Space for Penarth - Lord Windsor, Lord Lieutenant of Glamorganshire, who is ground landlord of Penarth, has generously determined to hand over the delightfully situated Windsor Gardens and Cliff Promenade at Penarth as a gift to the town, subject to reasonable conditions as to maintenance. - The Garden [1094] [499] 12th December 1896.



Windsor Gardens, Penarth - A view of the bandstand and gardens and an enlargement of a smart young person posing for the photographer. [001]

	1894 - Opening of the New Band Stand. - Windsor Gardens, Penarth on Wednesday Evening July 25th. A Grand Venetian Fete & Military Concert - Will be held in the above Gardens, by kind permission of the Hon. the Lord Windsor. - With Thousands of Coloured Lamps and Japanese Lanterns, by Richardson and Co., - The Popular Illuminators and Decorators, of Penarth-road, Cardiff. The Splendid Band of the 2nd Glamorgan Artillery Volunteers (By kind permission of Colonel H. O. Fisher), Conductor, Mr. Paul Draper, will render a Choice of Programme of Music. Gates open at Six o'clock, Concert at Seven o'clock. - Admission, 6d ; children, 3d. Barry Dock News [140] [361] 20th July 1894.