Penarth Dock, South Wales - the heritage and legacy

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

	Penarth Pier - early 1900's - Two postcard views of the pier with steamers.

	Penarth Pier - early 1930's - Two postcard views of the pier. One sent the day after the pier caught fire in 1931!

I thought it appropriate to end this chapter by quoting some original poetry penned by 'R.R.' and published in a local newspaper during 1895. To my simple mind, it captures the essence of old Penarth; our fine Victorian seaside resort built mainly for the entertainment and relaxation of the well-heeled. But just take a moment to recall that it was born out of blood, sweat and sheer determination of former generations underground at the collieries and likewise, at the Penarth Dock!

'In Pretty Penarth'

I'm going to sing the praises of a place not far from here,
In fact not many miles from Cardiff Town ;
Where there's glorious summer gardens and a promenading pier,
And the latest fashions flitting up and down ;
You can have a pony carriage at threepence each per head,
Or a little boat at one-and-six per hour.
A shilling for a dinner and ditto for a bed,
And Nurton will supply a penny flower.

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