Penarth Dock, South Wales - the heritage and legacy

Volume Two - The Era of Optimism, Investment & Development - Developments at the turn of the 20th century . .

This postcard view taken around 1903 shows the Penarth Dock from the southern escarpment with the coal tips in use. The hydraulic house is on the northern side with the Penarth Dock Ship Building and Ship Repairing Company Limited gridiron, slipway and workshops beyond. [001]

In this enlargement, two men are attending a laden coal truck at the turntable leading to tip number 12. [001]

This 'Pictorial' postcard was posted from Penarth during February 1904 and addressed to 'My Dearest Blossom' that of course being the one and only Miss A. Sharp! This is a much valued postcard from the writer's Penarth Dock Collection. [001]