Penarth, Beach & Pier - The bathing machines awaiting ladies plucky enough to brave the murky waters of the Seven Sea! Whilst the more sensible take to the bar of the paddle steamer probably with time for a few before arriving at Weston. The writer states 'I may be able to send a few more from Cardiff if funds will allow - Forget Me Not' to a Miss Pleasy Roberts of Hull. Another from the Penarth Dock Collection dating from around 1900. [001]

The Esplanade, Penarth - A postcard addressed to Miss Harvey of Hayle, Cornwall in which a gentleman lodging at Claude Place, Roath Park, Cardiff states ' hope to see you again next year' - Personally, I don't think she not going to wait another year for you my friend! This card bears a datestamp in August 1919 and is from the Penarth Dock Collection. [001]

An identical card in the collection has the following assessment of the waters off Penarth:- 'Dear Syd. - We had a lovely walk along by here on Sunday evening. The Bristol Channel dont come up to our North Sea. I never saw such muddy water. The air and scenery are fine though. Love Dot.'

Penarth - The Esplanade - A 1930' view from the Yacht Club with the Art Deco Pavilion at the Pier which opened in the 1920's. The enlargement shows three young gentlemen and their dog posing for the cameraman. The lad in middle obviously had his hair cut by my father as well! A postcard from the Penarth Dock Collection. [001]