Penarth and Barry 1950.mov

In this 'bought' amateur film, a mystery family enjoy happy days by the seaside at Penarth and Barry Island. Filmed on 16mm Kodachrome, it is a silent movie. The car is identified as a Hillman Minx Magnificent registered in 1938.

[@MrOceaneagle]

Fond memories, 65 years ago myself and school mates from Monkton House would take the 3 penny train from Cardiff to spend the day at Barry Island.

[@cinecymru]

Thanks for your comments. Sad to say this is an 'orphan' film, having been bought at an auction. Pity that the descendants of the family featured are unable to share these happy memories of 63 years ago. Let's hope that one day they may identify and rediscover these delightful images.

[@mrstaffytoots2]

what a lovely film

[@vincentneale2620]

Nice to see the paddle steamer went on many a trips on her

[@LivingWatersFlow]

Is there no way to check the registration of the car through the tag number on the front of it? Maybe get a name at least, to look for.

[@ncharlesw]

Hi,
I'm a video producer at Wales Online, I was wondering if perhaps we could use this video for an article on our website.
Thanks
Nicholas

[@cinecymru]

+Nicholas Williams . Yes you can. Please acknowledge and let me know if you need any further info. We sadly never traced the family featured in the film!

[@MsDig65]

I'm sure I've seen this before, I'm an old and now ex penarthian. Have you tried posting it on the images of bygone Penarth fb page ?