1900's - Cold Knap, Barry - A postcard published by S. W. Hillman, 76 High Street, Barry and held within the Penarth Dock Collection. [001]

A colourised photograph of 'Porthkerry Park, Barry' with viaduct and below, 'The Boating Lake, Barry Island' taken from the Bristol Channel District Guide Book ; an edition published in 1934. [1332] [001] It states that :

'Westward, reached by a short coast road, is Cold Knap, Porthkerry Bay, and Watch-house Bay, from which fine views of the Channel can be obtained. A famous Pebble Beach exists here - over a mile long, ranged in crescents, and making a noise like distant thunder as the waves break upon it. Bathing is also very popular on this beach. Adjoining Porthkerry Bay will be found a new Boating Lake, surrounded by walks and gardens ;  also an extensive open-air Swimming Bath. Watch-house Bay, a cosy shingle beach adjacent to the swimming baths, is much frequented when the Atlantic breezes blow strongly in the nearby Porthkerry Bay.'

For Free Guide apply Town Clerk (Room 10), Barry!

1950's - A family snapshot view over Cold Knap and onto Porthkerry Bay and Park with the Porthkerry viaduct just visible. [001]

The photograph was kindly supplied as an 'extra' by Jimmy whom has a presence on a well known on-line auction site under the name 'alwayskindregards'. Many thanks for your kindness.