Thank you for the memories! I was born and raised in Barry and moved to North Carolina when I was 21. Lots of good memories from Barry Town. Barnaby's bookshop, the fancy dress shop that seemed like it was only open for about five minutes a week, buying Pokemon cards at the market on Tuesdays. Once I tripped on a paving slab in front of Greggs and fell flat on my face. Still good memories, though - thank you for taking the time to do this. Your content always makes me nostalgic. :)
WH Smith’s was Marge Evans. I remember my cousin driving an army duck through Marge Evans window, when the army was on the square, showing off their vehicles. The toilets were to the right hand side of the square, up against Nat West Bank wall. The men’s was by the front end and the women’s were opposite by the park entrance. It’s all filled in now, such a shame. I remember going for a bath back then. Piping hot water as well 👍
40-50 yrs ago Barry was a decent little town, lots of independent shops as well as chain stores, 4 cinema's, clean level pavement's, loads of jobs, well policed and so on...... But with the closing of the docks and the loss of B.P,, and decades of criminal levels of miss management the town is now a sad, grubby shadow of it's former self 😖
This is an amazing video. I'm watching on a projector, just like being there. We were there 1979. I remember the toilets in the square it was the only one I've ever seen with barb wire. Mum dragged us all into Dan Evans, she loved it. There was a strike on at the time and someone came up to me and said " There's bread in that shop" Very friendly place. I've seen your videos before and it's great for us that no longer live there.
I remember that cinema, when they showed “independence day” you had to book your seat. Just as well I did, if you booked, you would go straight to the front of the queue. And the queue went right back up the road towards Gladstone park roundabout.
My husband's ancestors come from Barry. Richard and Eva Stolp left 1926 for Australia. We hope to see Barry when we retire in the next couple of years.
You want to walk different sections of Barry as well. For example, from that roundabout, opposite to where the old cinema was once, down to broad st, another one the full length of high st. Vere st over cadoxton. The knap area where the lido was, old harbour rd towards Barry island. From holton rd school up towards the basset.
Thompson St was notorious in its day. Apparently my understanding, it was the first place where coppers patrolled in pairs. When I was a kid, we use to dare one another to walk the full length of Thompson St. we never went there in the dark,
if im correct Mr D there used to be a shopping basket newsagents next door to a halfords back in the mid 90s then of course there were shops like blockbusters where costas is now
boots was a few shops one was coopers the mens out fitters then became part of dan evans also there was terrys cafe then they moved further done holton road
A beautiful day in Barry Island, lots of similer shops but it looks so much nicer and cleaner there than here in Scunthorpe Great little vlog there MrD 👌🏻
Nice Dudgies, I heard you say this is Thompson st leading to the Docks my Mother was from Coronation st off Thompson st , she used to say it’s the Tiger Bay of Barry, I haven’t been there since I was a kid I’m 65 now, when the Sun shone my Mother would turn a golden Bronze skin tan colour and I would say I wonder what blood we have running through our veins from around the world, ships from all corners of the world called there.
Hiya mate, yeah that's correct Coronation St is just around the corner. How awesome would it be to be to step back in time to when the area was full of people from all around the world & the town centre was at its peak. The area was definitely the Tiger Bay of Barry, from the story's I've been told. 🙂👌
I left Barry 7 years ago to live in the Philippines, Christ it’s changed. I’m glad I found your video, I always wondered if Barry have changed at all. I do miss the place 👍👍
Good vlog Steve barry town looks different from the last time I went into barry town but you stood on one part where nessa did her statue on gavin and Stacey not far from the library don't get lost or squashed and keep safe and speak more soon 🙌 👍🏼
Thanks for the vlog it's changed alot . Looking forward to see the Coney Beach Porthcawl.dont forget on Friday it's half price only open on Friday till Sunday 👍👍👍
Sorry haven't left any comments recently. Life been a bit hectic and we have a new puppy (Dulux dog). We were gutted when Woolworths closed as my wife used to be in charge of kids clothes in our local one. Would love to give you a video of our local shops. But our village only has one😂
Yes its a shame that town centres are all the same here in slough they say they are redeveloping the town knocking one shopping complex down turning most of it to flats
I live in Barry and I remember everything you say , peacocks was Lipton's Cesar's is the best coffee shop in town , Now I go to Cwmbran to shop it's much better than Barry
Many thanks Mr D! Been away from Barry a long time and great to see the town again🙂 Porthkerry would be good to see:-)
Glad you enjoyed it, here's a vlog we did at Porthkerry 👇😀
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@@TheDudgies are there any public toilets in Barry?
Thank you for the memories! I was born and raised in Barry and moved to North Carolina when I was 21. Lots of good memories from Barry Town. Barnaby's bookshop, the fancy dress shop that seemed like it was only open for about five minutes a week, buying Pokemon cards at the market on Tuesdays. Once I tripped on a paving slab in front of Greggs and fell flat on my face. Still good memories, though - thank you for taking the time to do this. Your content always makes me nostalgic. :)
WH Smith’s was Marge Evans. I remember my cousin driving an army duck through Marge Evans window, when the army was on the square, showing off their vehicles.
The toilets were to the right hand side of the square, up against Nat West Bank wall. The men’s was by the front end and the women’s were opposite by the park entrance. It’s all filled in now, such a shame. I remember going for a bath back then. Piping hot water as well 👍
40-50 yrs ago Barry was a decent little town, lots of independent shops as well as chain stores, 4 cinema's, clean level pavement's, loads of jobs, well policed and so on......
But with the closing of the docks and the loss of B.P,, and decades of criminal levels of miss management the town is now a sad, grubby shadow of it's former self 😖
This is an amazing video. I'm watching on a projector, just like being there.
We were there 1979. I remember the toilets in the square it was the only one I've ever seen with barb wire. Mum dragged us all into Dan Evans, she loved it.
There was a strike on at the time and someone came up to me and said " There's bread in that shop"
Very friendly place.
I've seen your videos before and it's great for us that no longer live there.
why n o mention of the merchant navy monument out side the civic which was not mentioned either
I remember that cinema, when they showed “independence day” you had to book your seat. Just as well I did, if you booked, you would go straight to the front of the queue. And the queue went right back up the road towards Gladstone park roundabout.
My husband's ancestors come from Barry. Richard and Eva Stolp left 1926 for Australia. We hope to see Barry when we retire in the next couple of years.
Thanks for watching, hope you manage to visit soon 👋😃
You want to walk different sections of Barry as well. For example, from that roundabout, opposite to where the old cinema was once, down to broad st,
another one the full length of high st.
Vere st over cadoxton.
The knap area where the lido was,
old harbour rd towards Barry island.
From holton rd school up towards the basset.
Peacocks used to be called Rayers. Shame how the town has diminished. We used to have so much!😢
It really is such a shame 😢
Thompson St was notorious in its day. Apparently my understanding, it was the first place where coppers patrolled in pairs. When I was a kid, we use to dare one another to walk the full length of Thompson St. we never went there in the dark,
I've heard a lot about Thomson St back in the day 😂
Thanks for the memories
My pleasure 👋😊
Left Barry in 75, 9 years old, emigrated. Have been back a few times over the years. Looks very quite.
Those grey posts with the red bits on top. I bet the council paid stupid money for them
Great video of Barry maybe worth a view every now and again ? 😊
if im correct Mr D there used to be a shopping basket newsagents next door to a halfords back in the mid 90s then of course there were shops like blockbusters where costas is now
Thanks a lot Neil Mate, I'd forgot mention blockbuster & Halfords, good memories 🙂👍
Peacocks used to be Rayers. Not sure before that.Boots close during lunchtime for an hour due to short staff.
boots was a few shops one was coopers the mens out fitters then became part of dan evans also there was terrys cafe then they moved further done holton road
A beautiful day in Barry Island, lots of similer shops but it looks so much nicer and cleaner there than here in Scunthorpe
Great little vlog there MrD 👌🏻
The weather is lovely here at the moment Phil Mate, glad you enjoyed it 👋😎
@@TheDudgies well Barry Island is a slice of paradise, the weather is as it should be 👍
Lovely video steve u passed me outside costas 🇨🇷 am the one with the Welsh bucket hat on talking to my mate 👍
Hiya mate, you should have shouted me it would be great to meet you 😃👍
I love watching the ride videos.
Thanks for the video
The DIY place by the post office was Wasons
Nice Dudgies, I heard you say this is Thompson st leading to the Docks my Mother was from Coronation st off Thompson st , she used to say it’s the Tiger Bay of Barry, I haven’t been there since I was a kid I’m 65 now, when the Sun shone my Mother would turn a golden Bronze skin tan colour and I would say I wonder what blood we have running through our veins from around the world, ships from all corners of the world called there.
Hiya mate, yeah that's correct Coronation St is just around the corner. How awesome would it be to be to step back in time to when the area was full of people from all around the world & the town centre was at its peak. The area was definitely the Tiger Bay of Barry, from the story's I've been told. 🙂👌
How far is it by foot from Barry train station to Barry town center
Your best bet is to get off at Barry Docks train station, it's a lot closer. About 8 to 10 mins walk 👍
I left Barry 7 years ago to live in the Philippines, Christ it’s changed. I’m glad I found your video, I always wondered if Barry have changed at all. I do miss the place 👍👍
It's definitely changed a lot, thanks for watching 😎👌
Wasn’t Spec savers once Dan Evans ?
Yeah that's right, with the toys downstairs 😀👌
Enjoyed the video and thanks again for the Vlog
It prolly lots more work than most of us realize
Appreciate you
Regards J
Thanks a lot John Mate, it can be a lot of work but I enjoy it 😎👍
It's sadly gone downhill since then as several shops have closed over the last month.
i was also gutted when Woolworths shut i used to spend hours in there
Such a shame mate 🙁
Our Peacocks closed down but yours in Barry stayed open, confusing
That's strange? 🤔
Very strange
Good vlog Steve barry town looks different from the last time I went into barry town but you stood on one part where nessa did her statue on gavin and Stacey not far from the library don't get lost or squashed and keep safe and speak more soon 🙌 👍🏼
It's changing all the time mate, shame we didn't see Nessa, 🤣👍
Great vlog Steve mate.Thanks for sharing
Thanks a lot glad you enjoyed it 😎👍
Another awesome video mate 😎❤️
Thanks a lot mate 😎👍
@@TheDudgiesyou're welcome, take care Dudgies fam ❤️
Love Barry
Great catch up Steve. Cheers
Thank you 😎👍
Good to see Barry Town Centre there its nice to the rest of Barry as well as we see the Pleasure Park too Steve - 👍
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it 😎👍
How can I visit Barry
Could come by train? 😎👍
Even whs his close down. Boots will be next. Sad to see. His the market still on a Tuesday ?
It's very sad to see mate, that was filmed on a Tuesday 😥
Thanks for the vlog it's changed alot . Looking forward to see the Coney Beach Porthcawl.dont forget on Friday it's half price only open on Friday till Sunday 👍👍👍
Great thanks for the info mate 😎👌
Amazing 😊😊
Thanks 😊
I used to live in cadoxton and did know Barry
I will be going with my best friend next time I get paid I like it I love the charity shops
Welldone guys don't get lost or squashed keep up the good work
Cheers Dave Mate 🙌
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Nice 👌
Sorry haven't left any comments recently. Life been a bit hectic and we have a new puppy (Dulux dog). We were gutted when Woolworths closed as my wife used to be in charge of kids clothes in our local one. Would love to give you a video of our local shops. But our village only has one😂
New puppy aww that's lush, Woolworths was a great loss to so many towns 👍
Aint been there for about 10 years
Karen said thankyou for the walk through vlog brought back loads of memories ❤no1 Welsh mystro
Please tell Karen, it was my pleasure. Thanks for watching 😊
Wow, so quiet mate
It's so sad mate 🙁
HSBC bank I think
R.I.P high street shopping 😢
It's sad to see mate 😥
Is there no McDonald's 😳
Not in the town centre, McDonald's is on the outskirts of Barry 😀👌
Yes its a shame that town centres are all the same here in slough they say they are redeveloping the town knocking one shopping complex down turning most of it to flats
It's such a shame mate 🙁
I live in Barry and I remember everything you say , peacocks was Lipton's Cesar's is the best coffee shop in town , Now I go to Cwmbran to shop it's much better than Barry
The good old days for Barry Town Centre for sure, we'll be sure to try Cwmbran I not been there in years 😀👌
Hi
Hiya 👋😁
Charity shops are a sign of how bad a town is doing
Too much camera movement