BARRY Dock was opened in 1889 and served as an alternative port to Cardiff Dock, just a few miles down shore. From it’s railway carrying coal from the South Wales Coalfields to the Woodham & Sons scrapyard, the area has a rich history. Here are a collection of photographs from the Barry Island Historical Group on Facebook. To join go to www.facebook.com/Barry-Island-Historical-Group

Barry Dock in the 1960s from Barry Island Historical Group

Barry Dock in the 1960s from Barry Island Historical Group

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