Victorian and Edwardian #BarryDock, #Barryisland #Barry #LocalHistory #Wales sharing things of interest ♥️
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Join us for a history walk in #Barry
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Victorian Barry Experience retweeted
Welsh Football History A-Z based off things in my books.
U - Unionists
Barry Unionist Athletic was formed in August 1898 as a direct replacement for Barry District AFC, when the Unionist Athletic Club decided to organise a team under Association rules.
They entered the South Wales League, @FAWales Welsh Cup and South Wales Senior Cup. Their colours were given as chocolate and blue.
The club won the @SouthWalesFA Senior Cup in their first season when they beat @RhayaderTownFC in the final. They won it again in 1901 when they beat @LlandrindodAFC
They won the South Wales League in 1902. The club was then disbanded and reformed as Barry United Athletic.
Forgotten Clubs of South & Mid Wales coming July 2026
#peldroed #footballhistory #hanes #glamorgan #footballheritage #wales #southwales #football #welshfootball #barryisland #Barry #barry @BarryTownUnited @DockBarry @StandUpForBarry
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On 9th May 2026 as part of Valeways Walking Festival join us on a walk around Barry.
Follow this link to book. ticketsource.com/valeways?fb…
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Victorian Barry Experience retweeted
Happy Easter from Victorian Barry Dock. #EasterEggHunt #EasterGreetings
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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.”
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