Barry Town Centre Walk Through

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  • @saltyseadog4565
    @saltyseadog4565 10 місяців тому +4

    Many thanks Mr D! Been away from Barry a long time and great to see the town again🙂 Porthkerry would be good to see:-)

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  10 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it, here's a vlog we did at Porthkerry 👇😀
      ua-cam.com/video/xwH1RQlSgic/v-deo.html

    • @JoannaDuggan-ps7hd
      @JoannaDuggan-ps7hd 5 місяців тому

      ​@@TheDudgies are there any public toilets in Barry?

  • @rainbowrival9204
    @rainbowrival9204 Рік тому +7

    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. :)

  • @taffythegreat1986
    @taffythegreat1986 4 місяці тому +1

    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 👍

  • @501sqn3
    @501sqn3 Рік тому +4

    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 😖

  • @chuckmaddison2924
    @chuckmaddison2924 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @peterrees5861
    @peterrees5861 9 місяців тому +1

    why n o mention of the merchant navy monument out side the civic which was not mentioned either

  • @taffythegreat1986
    @taffythegreat1986 4 місяці тому

    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.

  • @debbiefrank9557
    @debbiefrank9557 9 місяців тому +1

    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.

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching, hope you manage to visit soon 👋😃

  • @taffythegreat1986
    @taffythegreat1986 4 місяці тому

    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.

  • @kerstinschmidt9523
    @kerstinschmidt9523 10 місяців тому +1

    Peacocks used to be called Rayers. Shame how the town has diminished. We used to have so much!😢

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  10 місяців тому

      It really is such a shame 😢

  • @taffythegreat1986
    @taffythegreat1986 4 місяці тому

    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,

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  4 місяці тому

      I've heard a lot about Thomson St back in the day 😂

  • @margaretsofocleous1999
    @margaretsofocleous1999 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the memories

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  8 місяців тому

      My pleasure 👋😊

  • @zambeziunderground8670
    @zambeziunderground8670 7 місяців тому

    Left Barry in 75, 9 years old, emigrated. Have been back a few times over the years. Looks very quite.

  • @taffythegreat1986
    @taffythegreat1986 4 місяці тому +1

    Those grey posts with the red bits on top. I bet the council paid stupid money for them

  • @JohnMason-ds9vd
    @JohnMason-ds9vd Рік тому +1

    Great video of Barry maybe worth a view every now and again ? 😊

  • @neiledge6271
    @neiledge6271 Рік тому

    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

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Рік тому

      Thanks a lot Neil Mate, I'd forgot mention blockbuster & Halfords, good memories 🙂👍

  • @andreajones3966
    @andreajones3966 Рік тому

    Peacocks used to be Rayers. Not sure before that.Boots close during lunchtime for an hour due to short staff.

    • @peterrees5861
      @peterrees5861 9 місяців тому

      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

  • @itsmephil2255
    @itsmephil2255 Рік тому +2

    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 👌🏻

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Рік тому +1

      The weather is lovely here at the moment Phil Mate, glad you enjoyed it 👋😎

    • @itsmephil2255
      @itsmephil2255 Рік тому

      @@TheDudgies well Barry Island is a slice of paradise, the weather is as it should be 👍

  • @regrichardson6163
    @regrichardson6163 Рік тому +1

    Lovely video steve u passed me outside costas 🇨🇷 am the one with the Welsh bucket hat on talking to my mate 👍

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Рік тому

      Hiya mate, you should have shouted me it would be great to meet you 😃👍

  • @AutismawarenessGeorgia20
    @AutismawarenessGeorgia20 Рік тому

    I love watching the ride videos.

  • @TheSailingBrothers
    @TheSailingBrothers Рік тому

    Thanks for the video

  • @jwmikefreeman8155
    @jwmikefreeman8155 3 місяці тому

    The DIY place by the post office was Wasons

  • @williebob100
    @williebob100 9 місяців тому

    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.

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  9 місяців тому

      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. 🙂👌

  • @richardoconnor1318
    @richardoconnor1318 Рік тому

    How far is it by foot from Barry train station to Barry town center

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  11 місяців тому

      Your best bet is to get off at Barry Docks train station, it's a lot closer. About 8 to 10 mins walk 👍

  • @taffythegreat1986
    @taffythegreat1986 4 місяці тому

    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 👍👍

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  4 місяці тому +1

      It's definitely changed a lot, thanks for watching 😎👌

  • @taffythegreat1986
    @taffythegreat1986 4 місяці тому

    Wasn’t Spec savers once Dan Evans ?

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  4 місяці тому +1

      Yeah that's right, with the toys downstairs 😀👌

  • @johnfountain8588
    @johnfountain8588 Рік тому

    Enjoyed the video and thanks again for the Vlog
    It prolly lots more work than most of us realize
    Appreciate you
    Regards J

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Рік тому

      Thanks a lot John Mate, it can be a lot of work but I enjoy it 😎👍

  • @lisaedwards6621
    @lisaedwards6621 Рік тому +1

    It's sadly gone downhill since then as several shops have closed over the last month.

  • @michaeltong8645
    @michaeltong8645 Рік тому

    i was also gutted when Woolworths shut i used to spend hours in there

  • @JAMIE15MEADOWS
    @JAMIE15MEADOWS Рік тому

    Our Peacocks closed down but yours in Barry stayed open, confusing

  • @jerryandywhite4623
    @jerryandywhite4623 Рік тому

    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 🙌 👍🏼

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Рік тому +1

      It's changing all the time mate, shame we didn't see Nessa, 🤣👍

  • @mastersoundsuk7092
    @mastersoundsuk7092 Рік тому

    Great vlog Steve mate.Thanks for sharing

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Рік тому

      Thanks a lot glad you enjoyed it 😎👍

  • @dylansworldofadventures
    @dylansworldofadventures Рік тому

    Another awesome video mate 😎❤️

  • @Livrob11
    @Livrob11 Рік тому

    Love Barry

  • @DazNaylor-rn9pj
    @DazNaylor-rn9pj Рік тому

    Great catch up Steve. Cheers

  • @chris-pike
    @chris-pike Рік тому

    Good to see Barry Town Centre there its nice to the rest of Barry as well as we see the Pleasure Park too Steve - 👍

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Рік тому +1

      Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it 😎👍

  • @piusamadi2110
    @piusamadi2110 9 місяців тому

    How can I visit Barry

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  9 місяців тому

      Could come by train? 😎👍

  • @pauld1927
    @pauld1927 Рік тому

    Even whs his close down. Boots will be next. Sad to see. His the market still on a Tuesday ?

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Рік тому +1

      It's very sad to see mate, that was filmed on a Tuesday 😥

  • @huwfoxhall547
    @huwfoxhall547 Рік тому

    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 👍👍👍

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Рік тому +1

      Great thanks for the info mate 😎👌

  • @rossnolan2883
    @rossnolan2883 Рік тому

    Amazing 😊😊

  • @jeffreywoodbridge7071
    @jeffreywoodbridge7071 Рік тому

    I used to live in cadoxton and did know Barry

  • @garrethpage2138
    @garrethpage2138 Рік тому

    I will be going with my best friend next time I get paid I like it I love the charity shops

  • @Davehearne43
    @Davehearne43 Рік тому

    Welldone guys don't get lost or squashed keep up the good work

  • @ColletteTwyford-w9j
    @ColletteTwyford-w9j 8 місяців тому

  • @Davehearne43
    @Davehearne43 Рік тому

  • @guysawell3199
    @guysawell3199 Рік тому

    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😂

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Рік тому +1

      New puppy aww that's lush, Woolworths was a great loss to so many towns 👍

  • @ChsM-jk4oy
    @ChsM-jk4oy Рік тому

    Aint been there for about 10 years

  • @anthonythackham6563
    @anthonythackham6563 Рік тому

    Karen said thankyou for the walk through vlog brought back loads of memories ❤no1 Welsh mystro

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Рік тому

      Please tell Karen, it was my pleasure. Thanks for watching 😊

  • @rockabilly375
    @rockabilly375 Рік тому

    Wow, so quiet mate

  • @andreajones3966
    @andreajones3966 Рік тому

    HSBC bank I think

  • @SlothyVlogs
    @SlothyVlogs Рік тому +1

    R.I.P high street shopping 😢

  • @connormalone1648
    @connormalone1648 Рік тому

    Is there no McDonald's 😳

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Рік тому

      Not in the town centre, McDonald's is on the outskirts of Barry 😀👌

  • @ianmurray908
    @ianmurray908 Рік тому

    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

  • @angielynn7928
    @angielynn7928 5 місяців тому

    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

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  5 місяців тому

      The good old days for Barry Town Centre for sure, we'll be sure to try Cwmbran I not been there in years 😀👌

  • @jamieleewilliams6592
    @jamieleewilliams6592 Рік тому

    Hi

  • @taffythegreat1986
    @taffythegreat1986 4 місяці тому

    Charity shops are a sign of how bad a town is doing

  • @abiegreyvenstein5427
    @abiegreyvenstein5427 11 місяців тому

    Too much camera movement