1888 - After the fire in September - The remains of 'T' Warehouse at Victoria Wharf, Ely Tidal Harbour, Penarth Dock.

'The s.s. Blonde, which had been lying off the wharf, had by this time been removed to the other side of the river, where she was now stranded high and dry in perfect safety. At 8.15 p.m. the fire engine first commenced to play on the burning jetties, and the effect of the jets of water was quickly apparent. Meanwhile Inspectors Lewis and Harris bad arrived with a strong body of police, and the constables were kept busily occupied in forcing back the crowd, whilst thousands of people congregated on the opposite cliff and on the railway embankments.' - Cardiff Times [019] [361] 22nd September 1888.

The photograph was taken by Margaret R. Collings of 47, Bute Street Cardiff. It has been converted to sepia tint and adjusted for use on this website. The original albumen print is held at the National Museum of Wales. [629] [Museum item number : 72.104I/7] [20180310]