Post by Administrator on Jul 18, 2021 12:49:55 GMT
On this day 18th July 1889, BARRY DOCK OPENS ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARRY DOCK
To quote the Special Edition of the Barry Dock News 1889
"BUNTING HERE, BUNTING THERE - BUNTING EVERYWHERE".
By 10am there were around 10,000 people in Barry consisting of "all classes."
Special trains from London arrived with 2,000 invited guests. Large tents were erected, 1,650 workmen given a substantial dinner, provided by Mr T. A. Walker the eminent contractor.
Like every BIG BIRTHDAY PARTY, there's always one guest who lets you down. William Gane appeared before the magistrates for being DRUNK IN THE SHIP INN on the evening of the 18th, having been present at the opening of the docks and to quote "OVER ENJOYED HIMSELF."
FINED 5 shillings and costs.
Colourized photo from The People's Collection, owner Barry Library
To quote the Special Edition of the Barry Dock News 1889
"BUNTING HERE, BUNTING THERE - BUNTING EVERYWHERE".
By 10am there were around 10,000 people in Barry consisting of "all classes."
Special trains from London arrived with 2,000 invited guests. Large tents were erected, 1,650 workmen given a substantial dinner, provided by Mr T. A. Walker the eminent contractor.
Like every BIG BIRTHDAY PARTY, there's always one guest who lets you down. William Gane appeared before the magistrates for being DRUNK IN THE SHIP INN on the evening of the 18th, having been present at the opening of the docks and to quote "OVER ENJOYED HIMSELF."
FINED 5 shillings and costs.
Colourized photo from The People's Collection, owner Barry Library