We’ve all seen the harrowing scenes of the Russian invasion on a sovereign Ukraine, and the world has come together to help in any way they can. Here’s how you can help the Ukrainian people during this very difficult time. #StandWithUkraine Donate What You Can There are many different charities out there who are supporting Ukraine and they all help … Read More
Even after her death, Betty Campbell is still making history years later after a statue in her honour was unveiled on Wednesday. With her daughter and granddaughter in attendance, the statue is believed to be the first statue of a named, non-fictional woman in an outdoor public space in Wales. Mrs Campbell, who passed away in 2017, faced many challenges … Read More
words by PV Influencer, Megan Jones “Dirty British coaster with a salt-caked smoke stack, Butting through the Channel in the mad March days, With a cargo of Tyne coal…†– Cargoes by John Masefield As construction work for the Custom House began on the site of the former Penarth Head Inn, a Victorian commentator remarked: ‘the navvies are digging the … Read More
-Words by Katherine Peach Penarth, along with many things, is known for combining the beauty of the past with all the promise of the future. Penarth is a town with such a rich history, with wondrous people scattered throughout its timeline. People who have achieved greatness, broken through the crippling barrier of poverty and proved wrong those who would dare … Read More
A Penarth historian who has been searching for the descendants of Penarth men taken as POWs during the First World War is planning a reception where some of the descendants can meet each other. Bruce Wallace, who comes from Penarth, has been researching the lives of the men after discovering his grandfather’s name on a menu card for The Penarth … Read More
To mark the centenary of Armistice Day, Penarth’s communities have come together to remember the sacrifices made during the Great War, the efforts of and effects on survivors, and the social changes that followed. Over the past two years, local groups and individuals have met to share plans and develop projects together. 2018 has seen a number of important … Read More
Words by Audrey Poole, President of Penarth Civic Society. Audrey’s great grandfather is on the left in the photo above from 1900, who, along with the family, owned the shop. It was the longest same-use shop, dating back to c. 1880 – it has, of course, now closed. That accolate now passes to Pearns, née Gerhold the Chemist. Audrey has many … Read More
