A postcard view of the Penarth Pier taken from the comfort of the Esplanade Hotel balcony. A White Funnel Fleet paddler steams away on its journey to Weston-super-Mare. The date is around the turn of the 20th century. [001]

Another postcard view along the beach toward the Penarth Pier as yet another paddle steamer departs. The yacht club and its slipway is foreground as are the covered wagons or bathing machines. Children paddle in the sea just as I did when a young boy. Both postcards are unposted and published as the 'Dainty Series'. [001]