Victorian Barry Experience

1894, at an inquest in Cadoxton, the Cardiff and District coroner, , had an unexpected complaint… Not about the case—but about the name of the town. He suggested it ought to be shortened because “Cadoxton-juxta-Barry” was a very long word to write.”

#Barry 105 & #GWR 261

Who knew #Cowbridge once had stocks.

If you could choose a name for #Barry #Baztopia ?

It's 1912 you have 30 shillings a week, how would you spend it ? #Barry #money #shillings

JRR Tolkien Day in Barry 🧙‍♂️ If #Barry slipped into Middle-earth. But beware the east…DINAS POWYS (MORDOR)🔥 "One does not simply walk into Dinas Powys.” Tolkien-inspired fun for today, with a little help from AI #JRRTolkienDay #WelshPlaceNames #FantasyMap

#HoltonRoad #Barry

#Cadoxton #Barry

#barryisland #Barry on the back of this photo it says Mr and Mrs Ivor M. Wooton, with Joyce (17) and Betty (13), taken at Barry Sands July 1930. What a lovely photo.📸

Entrance to the Town Hall #Barry

#Barry built as a hotel but couldn't get a licence to sell alcohol.