Penarth Dock, South Wales - 150 years - the heritage and legacy  
Penarth Dock, South Wales - the heritage & legacy . . .
Volume One - Into the Victorian Age - The construction of the dock . . .
No 9 - Entrance to lock from basin.
1865 - No 9 - Entrance to lock from basin. - The massive lock gates dwarf the men posing for this snapshot in time. It is the curvature of the masonry which makes me gasp. Thank you Mr. Collings for capturing this aspect of our coal industry and maritime heritage. The enlargements below have been colourised. [599] [archive ref : DXPD-6-9] [20170903]

No 9 - Entrance to lock from basin.
No 9 - Entrance to lock from basin.
No 9 - Entrance to lock from basin.
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