The Cardiff, Penarth and Barry Coaltrimmers' Association - Penarth Branch - The union (or association) banner held at the People's History Museum, Manchester. © People’s History Museum. [453] The banner is double sided and portrays the entrance to Penarth Dock with Penarth Head left. A paddle tug, ships of steam and sail abound and the winding road takes you up the hill to the ale taverns and brothels of the Bowery district of Penarth or to St. Augustine's Church dependent upon your preference after a long-days' hobbling or trimming at the dock!

The long and winding road intended to assist carts with horse-power up the gradient is named Dock Road in the 1915 OS map and is still present at the 1922 version. With the advent of the infernal combustion engine, this gradual incline was replaced with the steep hill we know today as Paget Road - they call it progress!

The reverse side of the banner proclaims 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you' and 'Equity is the bond of human society'. The centre panel features the 1865 church and tower of St. Augustine's situated at the highest point of Penarth Head about 250 feet above sea level and a well known landmark for mariners. The church has a long association with the sea and many an old sea-dog or coal trimmer rest, interned in the graveyard side-by-side in death with the rich and famous.

Many thanks to the staff (especially Jenny van Enckevort, Senior Conservator) at the People's History Museum of Manchester for their assistance. As of December 2016 the banner is unfortunately not on public display and awaits funds for conservation. The banner is estimated to be approx. 1.5 m wide x 2.0 m tall and would be expected to typically require around 100 hours of conservation work. © People’s History Museum. [453]