Looking Back

25 year old stagecoach Red & White Valleys Volvo bus

Heritage group to host free open day at Barry Bus depot with free rides on 1960s bus

Former staff, pupils and parents at Maes-Y-Coed reunion in Barry

Pupils and staff of former Barry school meet for 65 year reunion

Things you'll only understand if you went to school in the 90s

11 things you'll only understand if you went to school in the 90s

We take a look at some of the top stories from 2022

Crime to crazy hair & film crews to curry houses: Some of the popular stories of 2022

BUILDING: Barry Memorial Hall

Community contribution History: Looking back at Barry's Memorial Hall

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ICONIC: Barry Town Hall (Picture: Peter Sampson)

Community contribution Barry town hall was nearly lost to become foundations for a traffic island

HISTORY: The old fire station on Court Road (Picture: Peter Sampson)

Community contribution History: Remembering the old fire station and notable Barry blazes

Poet Francis Page with a copy of Dock Thoughts which features his work

Poet 'fascinated' by history of Barry Docks pays homage on his CD

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HISTORY: The old school house in Cadoxton (Picture: Peter Sampson)

Community contribution History: Looking at the Board School built on the old Cadoxton Common

A street party on Elizabeth Avenue in 2022 compared to one in 1969 (Pictures shared by Bobby Kenny)

Look: Street parties (past and present) and more Jubilee celebrations

Sammy Black was a DJ and a big part of Barry Carnival

Updated Tribute paid to 'larger than life' DJ Sammy Black

Audio trail will bring Barry's history to life in 'fun and accessible' way

Local talent featured in 'fun and accessible' audio trail launching soon

Dating from the late nineteenth or early twentieth century, this photo depicts Whitmore Bay and Nells Point before development and conveys how ideal Barry Island was for a smuggler

Hidden Glamorgan: Looking back at the smugglers of Barry Island

Augmented reality (AR) will enhance the experience of Wales' seven museums - including National Museum Wales in Cardiff (Pictured by Wales News Service)

This is how new technology will bring Welsh history to life

100: Barbara 'Babs' Dare

'Wonderful' woman from Barry turns 100

NOW: The Pumphouse on Hood Road

HISTORY: Exploring the past of the Pump House and Hood Road

Michal Iwanowski walked 1,200 miles over 105 days from Wales to Poland and documented his journey

Artists work on impact of conflict and war to mark Holocaust Memorial Day

Circus elephants in Watchtower Bay, Barry, in 1953 (Taken by Eileen Norman, owned by Alison Wood and John Howells, featured in People's Collection Wales)

Look: Historical photos of Barry and Penarth feature in huge collection

Paul Ogden narrates the English version

Watch: The hidden history of Cadoxton is revealed

The Automatic's debut album - currently only available in CD form (Credit: Eddie Chyba)

The Automatic songs vanish from internet streaming sites – including Monster

Mr H. Tredree was from Penarth

Nostalgia: This Penarth man survived war and a plague-infested ship

Some of the swinging young ladies at Albert Junior School

Nostalgia: How Saint David's Day 50 years ago compares with the event nowadays

A really first-class cigarette (Mr. Bailey or Worcester)

Nostalgia: Look at this 1964 advert which would not be allowed in 2021

Colleagues and former colleagues arrived in strength to say farewell to Mr David M. Morgan, when he retired as Manager of the Penarth branch of Barclays Bank after a total of 42 years' services

Nostalgia: Looking back on an evening of snacks and fashion 50 years ago

9/11: Watch the 2 minute video which shows why people will 'never forget' (Courtesy of NETFLIX)

9/11: The two minute video which shows why people will 'never forget'

Lady Diana Spencer wearing an emerald green taffeta dress ahead of her marraige to HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, in 1981. Photo: Snowdon Camera Press London

Looking back at Princess Diana and her life in photographs

Councillor Ian Johnson in front of New Jerusalem Church, Tynewydd Road, Barry,the subject of a demolition application (Picture: Ian Johnson)

Applications to knock down two Barry churches spark 'save our heritage' call

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Whitmore Bay in 1927. Picture: Sheree Conibear

Step back in time to Barry Island in days gone by

Buying a car - check out these prices in 1971

Memories of 1971 - When new cars cost just £400 and Play School was on TV

Late 1940s / Early 1950s - The crew of the tug-boat "St. Baruch" on their tea-break

Fascinating photographs of Barry Dock in its heyday

HISTORY: How Barry's ancient castle was saved from destruction

Chris Thomas took this picture of a modern development at number one dock in Barry for Barry Island Historial Group on Facebook

Looking back at Barry's historic dock

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An advert from the Barry & District News from 1966 (55040605)

Headlines from the Barry & District News 1966

Headlines from the Barry & District News 1966

An advert from the Barry & District News 1966 (51876579)

Headlines from the Barry & District News 1966

Winter sale at Seccombes

Headlines from the Barry & District News 1966

Headlines from the Barry & District News 1965

Headlines from the Barry & District News 1965

Headlines from the Barry & District News 1965

Gift ideas for Christmas in 1965

Headlines from the Barry & District News 1965

Electrical greetings from Dan Evans 1965

Headlines from the Barry & District News 1965

An advert from the Barry & District News in 1965

Headlines from the Barry & District News 1965

Headlines from the Barry & District News 1965

Get fitted carpet for your home

Headlines from the Barry & District News 1965

Baby Carriages...in the modern style

Headlines from the Barry & District News 1965

Better skirts, an advert from Barry & District News 1965

Headlines from the Barry & District News 1965

Get your household needs sorted, an advert from 1965

Headlines from the Barry & District News 1965

Headlines from the Barry & District News 1965

An advert from the Barry & District News in 1965

Headlines from Barry & District News 1965

Get your fashion fix at Barry Co-operative

Headlines from the Barry & District News 1965

Elizabeth Arden products being sold in Barry

Hitting the headlines in Barry in 1965

Get ready to go Back to School with Lloyd's

Hitting the headlines in 1965

There aren't many bins on Barry Island paths

Letter: More bins needed on the Island

Get in the holiday mood - 1965 advert

Headlines from Barry & District News 1965