Vale Of Glamorgan Collection

Dunraven Bay, Glamorgan Heritage Coast, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK

Penarth Pier, near Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Penarth Pier, near Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

View of Victorian pier in seaside town at sunrise, Penarth Pier, Penarth, Bristol Channel, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, Wales, September

Pebbles on Nash Point, Monknash Coast, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK, June 2006

Penarth - The Esplanade and Penarth Head, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

A section of Gwenfo Drive, in which the residents have been affected by a mystery illness. Wenvoe, a Welsh village in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. February 1973

A group of girls at the fairground at Barry Island, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. 23rd April 1962

St. Donat's Castle, 1820 (oil on panel)
NGW322613 St. Donat's Castle, 1820 (oil on panel) by Delamotte, George Orleans (fl.1809-21); 19.2x29.2 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

St. Donat's Castle, 1820 (oil on canvas)
NGW342642 St. Donat's Castle, 1820 (oil on canvas) by Delamotte, George Orleans (fl.1809-21); 19.2x29.2 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

The old pub and isolation hospital on Flat Holm Island (Ynys Echni) in the Bristol Channel 17th July 1973

The Fog Horn on Flat Holm Island (Ynys Echni) in the Bristol Channel 5th October 1973

Head Lighthouse keeper Mr E G Barnes of the Flat Holm Island station, stands at the head of the grave where it is said one of the soldiers who killed Archbishop Thomas Becket is buried. Circa 1965

Sculptor Tom Bird seen here on Flat Holm Island (Ynys Echni) in the Bristol Channel. With his sculpture which combines the islands outline with a battleship radar top

16 year old Barry County Grammar school girl Wendy Windsor in the Lido at Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. 17th May 1959

Identical twin brothers George (right) and Hugh Palmer who ran Barry Zoo, officially called Cardiff Zoo (Barry), but known locally as Barry Zoo. Pictured with some of the zoo snakes. 24th July 1975

The Cardiff Zoo, Barry, which is owned by the Palmer brothers is up for sale. Pictured is Mr Hugh Palmer about to offer a piece of bread to the Zoos brown bear. 23rd January 1980

Dinas Powys Castle, Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales, 23rd April 1967

Penarth, Glamorgan, South Wales, c. 1920s
View to the sea and promenade at the seaside town of Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. Holidaymakers are returning from the front in the heat of a summers day

Penarth Pier, Glamorgan, Wales, c. 1920s
View to the sea and promenade at the seaside town of Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. Holidaymakers are returning from the front in the heat of the day

Sunset at Nash Point, Glamorgan Heritage Coast, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK

Penllyn Castle (pencil & w / c on paper)
1213993 Penllyn Castle (pencil & w/c on paper) by Sandby, Paul (1730-1809) (attr. to); 32.1x23.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Gun barrels being greased before being attached to tanks under construction at the Royal Ordnance Factory, Llanishen. 17th April 1951

Tanks under construction at the Royal Ordnance Factory, Llanishen. 17th April 1951

Gun barrels for tanks under construction at the Royal Ordnance Factory, Llanishen, 17th April 1951

Penarth Pier is a Victorian era pier in the town of Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. The pier was opened in 1898 and was a popular attraction to seaside-goers at the time

The unemployed of Cardiff pick over the rubbish tip close to the city. 19th October 1938

Goats grazing on Flat Holm Island (Ynys Echni) in the Bristol Channel 19th August 1967

The lighthouse on Flat Holm Island (Ynys Echni) in the Bristol Channel 17th July 1973

Early 19th Century engraving of Flat Holm Island (Ynys Echni) Circa 1840

Principal Keeper Colin Nicholls admires the view from the top of the Flat Holm Lighthouse. In the foreground is the old isolation hospital

Castle Rock, Flat Holm Island (Ynys Echni) in the Bristol Channel 14th March 1963

Prince Philip visiting Wales. Rear Admiral D J Hoare the headmaster of the Atlantic College points out features of the South Wales coastline to the Duke of Edinburgh

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh is greeted by Air Commodore V D Moorhead, C. O
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh is greeted by Air Commodore V D Moorhead, C.O. RAF St Athan on his arrival at Gileston Halt. St Athan, Wales, 30th October 1959

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh enjoys the joke played upon him in one of the huts, when an RAF officer asked him to open this cupboard containing a skeleton during his visit to RAF St Athan

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh talks cooking with boys of Radnor Road School, Cardiff, during his visit to RAF St Athan, Wales, 30th October 1959

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh turns towards the crowd for a last look as he taxies out to pilot the Queens Flight Heron as he leaves St Athan after his visit. St Athan, Wales, 30th October 1959

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to RAF St Athan, Wales, 30th October 1959

Mr Tom Cornelius, of The Shally, Ogmore-by-sea, practices at Alps Farm, Wenvoe, with his two dogs Fly and Nell, in readiness for the Cardiff Sheep dog trials

Saint Marys Parish Church in Wenvoe, a Welsh village in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. Circa 1963

Hundreds of old beer crates float in the disused quarry pond near Wenvoe, where they are being dumped in a bid to dispose of them and fill in the quarry. Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. June 1969

Wenvoe, a Welsh village in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. Circa 1961

Keith Painter from Cowbridge, Employee of Vale of Glamorgan Borough Council, helps to dig a Cowbridge Taxi out of the snow. Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. 21st February 1978

Jill Randle, ballet dancer from Porth, on the beach at Barry Island. 7th June 1952

The proprietors of Cardiff Zoo, the identical twin brothers, Hugh Palmer (right) and George with one of their animals, Sam a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo

Cardiff Zoo owner Mr George Palmer, took his Bengal tigress Kali to the annual meeting of Vale of Glamorgan Borough Council to publicise a request for financial backing

Mr Hugh Palmer (left) and his identical twin brother George, co-owners of Cardiff Zoo, near Barry, pictured at the zoo with Caroline a 15 year old Indian elephant

A young girl trying on a hat at The Mad Hatter stall, in Barry Island, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. 5th August 1951

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Welcome to the stunning Vale of Glamorgan, located in Wales, UK. This picturesque region boasts breathtaking landscapes and captivating coastal views that will leave you spellbound. One of the highlights is Dunraven Bay, nestled along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. The golden sands and rugged cliffs create a postcard-perfect setting for a leisurely stroll or a peaceful picnic by the sea. For an enchanting sunrise experience, head to Penarth Pier in this seaside town. As dawn breaks over the Bristol Channel, you'll be treated to a mesmerizing view of this Victorian pier standing proudly against the horizon. Penarth Pier is not only a sight to behold but also holds historical significance as it connects us with Wales' rich heritage. It stands as a symbol of unity between Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, reminding us of their shared history and cultural ties. The natural beauty continues at Monknash Coast where Nash Point showcases its unique charm. Here, pebbles scattered along the shore create an idyllic scene that invites visitors to immerse themselves in nature's tranquility. Travel back in time with vintage photographs capturing Penarth's past glory. From bustling fairgrounds at Barry Island to elegant promenades on The Esplanade and Penarth Head, these images offer glimpses into life during different eras while preserving cherished memories from c. 1920s Glamorgan. As day turns into night, witness nature's masterpiece at Sunset Point along the Glamorgan Heritage Coastline. With hues painting the sky above Nash Point lighthouse, it's impossible not to feel awe-inspired by such breathtaking vistas. The Vale of Glamorgan truly encapsulates everything that makes Wales special – from its dramatic coastline dotted with piers like Penarth Pier to its charming towns steeped in history like Dunraven Bay and Southerdown. So come explore this hidden gem nestled within Europe's United Kingdom – where every corner reveals another picture-perfect moment waiting to be captured and cherished forever.