Driving through Burry Port, Carmarthenshire in 1989

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  • @Knappa22
    @Knappa22 Рік тому +2

    Amazing how quickly you can forget a landscape. This made me remember how imposing the Carmarthen Bay power station was.

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  Рік тому +2

      When you saw those three stacks, you knew you were near to home. Thanks for your comments.

  • @waynehorton1968
    @waynehorton1968 5 років тому +1

    I came across this quite by accident, thanks so much for bringing back such happy memories for me. This is my "happy place". We owned a caravan in shoreland caravan park and I spent many amazing summers here. Memories of my nan and gramp walking us over the golf links then across the beach up to the harbour, down to the lighthouse where my gramp told me a crocodile lived lol, then trying to pick up the giant metal ring on the floor of the harbour path, going to see the Good Shepherd then an ice cream and then walking past the pickle factory and back to the caravan for crumpets. I love this place so much. Thank You so much.

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  5 років тому

      How wonderful Wayne, that this video has brought back so many Happy memories of your stay at The 'Shoreline' Caravan Park...I've captured several videos around my home Town, if you're interested in seeing more.

    • @waynehorton1968
      @waynehorton1968 5 років тому

      @@robmasterman I have looked at a few of them and showed my family. I was watching it the other night and giving directions in my head lol. Thank you so much, I think we spent around 10 summers here and even though i've been back maybe 15 years ago, it was nice to see the power station again, I had a bit of a shock when I went there and saw that it was gone. That's right Shoreline lol, I remember the owner was called Adrian and his wife was Gail but we couldn't remember his surname, do you have any idea what it was? Again, Thank You so much for sharing this video it's meant a lot to me and my family.

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  5 років тому

      The shoreline has been run by two brothers for the last 15 years or so Phil and Julian, I think they took over from their Father. I'm glad you've had so much pleasure from watching my work, I'm proud to call this my home Wayne....it's a very special place.

    • @waynehorton1968
      @waynehorton1968 5 років тому

      @@robmasterman It's a special place

  • @deano72
    @deano72 Рік тому +1

    A great capture of a great moment in time. great place to go to, I go to bury port at least once a year to see family and a walk to the lighthouse. It's not changed too much gladly so. 😍

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  Рік тому +1

      Thanks very much Dean, Burry Port is still a gem on the Carmarthenshire Coastal area.

  • @waynehorton1968
    @waynehorton1968 5 років тому +3

    I've been meaning to comment on this post for the last few months. I just want to say Thank you again for this video. As I've told you before, my brother and I used to spend our summers here when we were children. I shared this video with him on 12th of July this year, and it brought him so much happiness. Sadly 3 days later he died very suddenly. This was the last thing we ever spoke about, and i'm so grateful to you for giving us that special moment that will stay with me forever. Thank You Mr Masterman, you'll never understand how happy it makes me that this video was the last thing we spoke about. Katherine x

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  5 років тому +2

      Hello Katherine, my sincere apologies for not replying sooner, but I've only just seen you comments. My sincere condolences on the sad loss of your Brother earlier this year, and I'm so pleased that this video of mine has brought you both such pleasure. I have several videos I have taken around Burry Port in my collection, and if you would like me to send some links I would be more than Happy to do so....Very Best wishes....Bob

    • @waynehorton1968
      @waynehorton1968 5 років тому +1

      @@robmasterman I would really appreciate it if you could send me the links, it's very kind of you, thank you so much. Katherine

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  5 років тому +1

      @@waynehorton1968 Most of them are in this collection Katherine...
      facebook.com/groups/1813673572201808/

  • @brucedanton3669
    @brucedanton3669 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this of course. It looks very nice too so well done all round. It is nice to see old films of somewhere and then compare it with how it is now then if you can do. I do not know the area as I live in Kent although we did go to Swansea and the Gower area when I was younger but I don't think we went to Burry Port or Llanelli from what I can remember. However, an Aunt of mine and her daughter along with her parents did come from there. She later married my Uncle and now lives in Eastbourne in East Sussex-a long way from there of course so too, although also at the sea in a sort of ways, although of course different to there really too.

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for sharing your memories Bruce, the three stacks of Carmarthen Bay Power Station were a landmark from several miles away including Gower. Delighted that you've enjoyed my work...Bob

    • @brucedanton3669
      @brucedanton3669 Рік тому +1

      @@robmasterman Thank you for that Bob-it is very nice of you to reply of course so then too.

  • @megamarz5387
    @megamarz5387 6 років тому +4

    I used to live here and seeing everything like this is so amazing!

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  6 років тому

      It's changed a bit since this was captured, but still as beautiful as ever. Thanks for your comment.

  • @tywyn
    @tywyn 9 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this footage Bob, it brought the memories flooding back, especially how the power station used to dominate Burry Port. I've not gone through all your BP videos yet, but the ones I have are much appreciated.

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  9 років тому

      +Simon Rees Thanks Simon, it's wonderful to hear that my work has given you so much pleasure....Best wishes...Bob

  • @johnedkins144
    @johnedkins144 10 років тому +1

    Bob, Two very distinctive cars feature in this video. The classic and stately Rover 105 and the Dolly. The video certainly provides the experience of leaning on the corners that the Dolly provided. 1989 is not that long ago but I bet there would be more traffic on that same journey today. Thanks for sharing. Regards, John

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому +1

      The Rover was my Brother's car John, he had two a 110 and a 90, not sure now which one was featured here. I had the 2CV, not posh enough to be a Dolly it was one colour. Having said that we travelled all over the Country in that car, and had great fun doing it...Great times...Best wishes...Bob

  • @PhilbruProduction
    @PhilbruProduction 10 років тому +1

    Back 25 years ago! A pleasure to enjoy with happiness. This awakens full of memories. Thank you Bob. Pob hwyl o Ffrainc.
    Philippe

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому

      D'où viennent les années passent Philippe?, Les gens qui vivent sur place ont vraiment apprécié de voir cette vidéo .. Pob Hwyl o Gymru .... Bob

  • @stuart38
    @stuart38 10 років тому

    it was fantastic seeing that power station again,just fantastic.you see, i worked on the power station when it was being prepared for its demolition in 1990.i was there as a labourer,with some other guys,working on the roof,in WINTER WIND,from december 1st,'89,till 28 february,1990,closing the roof windows and helping the carpenters seal them shut because of the asbestos issues there at the time.if ANYONE out there has any film or photos they can upload,i would be SO grateful,especially if they were shot really close to the site.anyway thanks for the video,m8

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому

      Thanks Stuart, I'm pleased it's brought back so many memories for you. You may want to seek out a Facebook site called 'Memories of Burry Port' there are many photos of Carmarthen Bay on it...Regards....Bob

  • @STEVEHARLEY1956
    @STEVEHARLEY1956 10 років тому

    Cracking video Bob....wow 1989 seems a lifetime ago. The people in the Rover were with you i'd imagine...but i liked the view from The Citroen 2CV...a cult car....awesome. Gosh i was only 33 then....living in Weston-S-Mare and driving National Holidays Tours.....time flies...Thanks for showing us this Bob....Steve.

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому +1

      Thanks again Steve, my younger brother was driving the Rover, I was driving the 2CV behind.....He's now got a large Lexus, I've still got a Citroen Piccasso.....Nothing changes eh!...Bob

  • @MrCapacitator
    @MrCapacitator 5 років тому +1

    Brought back memories, I used to do a lot of work at the old Grillo Zinc Oxide factory at the opposite side of the harbour from where the video ended. Always used to arrange a visit there for near lunchtime and would buy fish and chips from the chippie near the railway crossing and eat them at the harbour before visiting the Zinc oxide factory, sadly gone as well as the power station.

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  5 років тому

      That's wonderful, so much has changed since this was taken, so after 30 years, it nice to look back on how things have changed.

  • @captainnemo247
    @captainnemo247 7 років тому

    Having had our first visit to South Wales recently staying near LLanelli It was obvious that a lot of industry has gone over the years.This and other videos show just how much.Very sad.Where will it all end? I really appreciate videos like this. Thank you.

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  7 років тому

      Thanks very much for your comment...the coastal area from Kidwelly to Loughor was heavily industrialised, however with recent development along the Millennium Coastal Path, it's become a beautiful area to visit....Bob

  • @johnadams2531
    @johnadams2531 10 років тому

    Great nostalgic video. I'd quite forgotten about how much Carmarthen Bay power station dominated the skyline as you drop down from Chivers' Corner. I remember watching as they demolished the stacks by blowing them up - in about 1991 I think. Apart from that and the southern distribution road, I can't say that the landscape has changed that much in the past 25 years.

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому

      Carbay went in 1990 John, but the main structure of the town has remained intact .....Many thanks...Bob

  • @jdmedia2784
    @jdmedia2784 10 років тому

    It's not always about quality Bob... 25 years ago you were behind the camera and probably even longer. Today 25 years on still behind the camera and producing great videos. Having said that looking at the colours on this video are in my opinion of amazing quality. Lovely vintage video, great stuff. Regards... John

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому

      Thanks John, this was shot on 8mm video tape on a Sony camera, then transferred to DVD, which lost much of the original quality, still, the 25 year old content makes up for it...Best wishes...Bob

  • @MervynPartin
    @MervynPartin 10 років тому

    I had forgotten what Carmarthen Bay Power Station looked like, Bob. I have only been there once, back in 1970(ish) on a lorry from Upper Boat Power Station. It also seems strange with so little traffic on the roads, and cars that are now regarded as classics! Very enjoyable...Mervyn

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому

      You couldn't ever miss Carbay Mervyn, it went in 1990, but no trace of where it was now....Car spotters classic video eh!...Bob

  • @davidfrobel7582
    @davidfrobel7582 10 років тому

    very nice bob, it's nice to see some cars that i remember as a boy in wales,,the rover is a collecters then and now.

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому +1

      Thanks David, the old Rover was being driven by my brother, built like a tank....Bob

  • @cazmorgans1636
    @cazmorgans1636 10 років тому +1

    How amazing brought tears to my eyes !!

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому +1

      A great deal has changed since then Caz, sorry for the tears but thanks for watching...Bob

    • @cazmorgans1636
      @cazmorgans1636 10 років тому

      Happy tears,I was born in 1972,it was lovely looking back,seeing the power station was fantastic!! Wish I could find videos like yours!Thanks for making my day!!

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому

      Caz Morgans
      Thanks Caz, I've sent you a private message with a link to another video taken down the harbour in 1989.....Bob

    • @theresahedges1478
      @theresahedges1478 6 років тому

      Same here, Caz!

  • @BadgerBotherer1
    @BadgerBotherer1 10 років тому

    Very interesting video! I first went to Burry Port after I moved to Swansea in the early 2000s. That tour from 1989 doesn't show too many differences to how I know the area now, apart from the cars, and the power station - which I don't remember. The 2CV was a characterful car, unlike today's motors which all look the same to me!

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому

      Thanks very much, what's amazed me is that other recent videos around Burry Port have achieved around 300 hits, whilst this one has already topped 2,200 in just a few days.....Bob

  • @TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways
    @TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways 10 років тому

    You've given me some good ideas Bob. I started in August 1986 with a vhs camera from Radio Rentals at £30 for the weekend. Recording family and flights at Southport, ships at Liverpool etc. So like you, maybe an occasional change from railways will be interesting for our viewers. Keep yours coming....Mike

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому

      These are done specifically for a local Facebook Group called 'Memories of Burry Port' Mike, and are very popular with the viewers....Thanks as always....Bob

  • @codprawn
    @codprawn 6 років тому

    Great video - a very early dashcam! Such a shame the powerstation has gone - loved those old brick buildings!

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  5 років тому

      Very sorry I missed your comment nine months ago. Thanks for watching, and yes the dashcam was Mrs M!

  • @ReverendHowl
    @ReverendHowl 8 років тому

    Thank you for posting.

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  8 років тому

      My pleasure Reverend How....delighted that you've enjoyed watching it....Bob

  • @percomotion
    @percomotion 10 років тому

    The thing that hits me the most about this video Bob is the cars on the road even a Vauxhall Chevette lol.
    This was my first year driving Trucks for a living 89 I've seen some changes to areas now sadly I find most towns now all look very much the same as each other,each individual towns have lost its identity.

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому

      In those days we could pick up a car for a few quid, good old days....Thanks again for your comments...Bob

  • @EMuksteam
    @EMuksteam 10 років тому

    Another brilliant episode Bob of you road map of Barry Port. (C&A)

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому

      Thanks both, I don't understand why, but this has had 1,900 hits already....how strange....Bob

  • @delticbob6993
    @delticbob6993 10 років тому

    Great stuff Bob - I suspect that 99% of those cars that you passed are now long gone, they don't last like the old ones !!.
    Cheers, Bob.

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому

      Thanks Bob, and without a doubt, most of these are now long gone...Bob

  • @AndreiTupolev
    @AndreiTupolev 10 років тому

    Fun trying to see how many cars you can identify. I noticed a Triumph Acclaim, a Reliant Robin , several Minis, an Austin Princess, Mk 1 Transits, is that a Mk II Capri (convertible?!) @ 1:55?, ooh, Sierra XR4 or Cosworth @ 2:03... Couple of nice Plaxton Panorama coaches @ 2:50 ... fascinating nostalgia. I presume you were with the people in the Rover P4. I bet that's still on the road.

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому

      You seem to be in your elements there Andrei, my younger brother was driving the Rover 110, and may well be still going somewhere, I was driving a Citroen 2CV, a wonderful car, but sadly long gone....Bob

    • @9C85-g4b
      @9C85-g4b 10 років тому

      Robert Masterman I think I counted 3 Japanese cars. How times change.

    • @eccIefechan
      @eccIefechan 3 роки тому

      Strangely the registration 735 RPH comes up as a white Volkswagen.

  • @Bevoin1970
    @Bevoin1970 10 років тому

    Lovely video Bob, I can only assume much has hanged since then and now. The building with the three chimneys for instance, has it gone? I didn't see it on my journey there, well not that I noticed. I recognised the area around the station though. :-)

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому

      Thanks Paul, the power station was demolished in 1990, and was a massive structure that could be seen from all over the area. It was the town's largest employer....not a trace left now...Bob

    • @Bevoin1970
      @Bevoin1970 10 років тому

      Robert Masterman Similar scenario near to my house, massive power station demolished and in its place, yet another Retail Park, shame eh. Thanks Bob

  • @acw71000
    @acw71000 10 років тому

    It makes such an interesting comparison with your recent 'driving' videos Bob. Difficult to believe it's 25 years old. As a Francophile I'm deeply envious of you having had a 2CV!

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому

      Thanks Austin, it was a wonderful car, no water to cool the engine, superbly comfortable suspension, which although they looked as though they would tip over when cornering, were very safe, and Citroen said that they would replace the car in the event of that happening. Air conditioning was the side window flaps left open, and you could even convert it into an open top car in the Summer...Loved it Best wishes...Bob

  • @howarth004
    @howarth004 10 років тому

    Its nice to have footage from so far back , to be able to see the difference in 25 years Bob , I take it the Rover driver was with you on this , otherwise I WOULD HAVE BEEN A BIT WORRIED BEING FOLLOWED FOR SO LONG , what car where you driving looks a bit Cytron to me ? ...Dave

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому

      It's my younger brother driving the Rover in front Dave, I was driving a Citroen 2CV....we were going down the Beach to meet up with our parents for the day...Bob

  • @Bobcatonline
    @Bobcatonline 10 років тому

    My local Museum and Heritage Centre are very pleased to get copies of videos like this, They show the locality before the changes and they value that. Have you offered your local a copy?

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому

      You're far more sophisticated over there Rob, I sent DVD's to Carmarthenshire and West Glamorgan Councils of the Loughor Bridge developments, and despite having previously spoken to them, I didn't even get confirmation of receipt from either of them....So I won't be doing it again...Best wishes...Bob

  • @pwalpar
    @pwalpar 10 років тому

    Great posting Bob Thanks for sharing

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому

      Thanks Walter, where have all those years gone :o)

  • @MikeSnow9
    @MikeSnow9 10 років тому

    Thanks Bob are you driving a CV2? Very nostalgic......Mike

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому

      I am driving a 2CV Mike, great little car and lots of fun to drive, we did some miles with that one.....My favourite car was still the Morris 1000 Traveller... :o)....Bob

    • @MikeSnow9
      @MikeSnow9 10 років тому

      Robert Masterman I was drawn to vans...My first van was a rusted old Transit that soon expired. The next was an ex Post Office Commer (terrible handling and turning circle!)

  • @cadnorcwm6107
    @cadnorcwm6107 9 років тому

    Magnificent, that is now priceless.

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  9 років тому

      John Duggan Thanks John, I never knew when this was done, that it would be shared with viewers all over the World over 25 years later...Bob

  • @jaredjackson8526
    @jaredjackson8526 10 років тому

    I went on a few family holidays and stayed at Shoreline in the 1970s and in 1981 - when I was 9 years old. We have some cine film converted now on DVD of the dunes and sands. I'm sure there used to be some pylons between the caravans and the dunes? I was looking on Google and can't find any. I remember seeing the power station in the distance when we were there. I guess it was still on-line in 1981 and that they must have removed some pylons since too perhaps.

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому

      The pylons have gone now Jared, otherwise everything is as you remember it apart of course for the Power Station, and the Harbour now has moorings all over it.....Regards...Bob

  • @Colin21454
    @Colin21454 9 років тому

    a golden oldie bob, nice to see thing way they was 25 years ago

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  9 років тому

      ***** Thanks Colin, I never thought when this video was taken back then that I would be sharing it with so many all these years later...Bob

  • @GWRProductions-kg9pt
    @GWRProductions-kg9pt 10 років тому

    now that brought some memories back. Phil

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому

      Thanks for that Phil, glad you enjoyed it...a little something different...Bob

    • @GWRProductions-kg9pt
      @GWRProductions-kg9pt 10 років тому

      Robert Masterman Fair Bob that made my day...Phil

  • @MrTinyUK
    @MrTinyUK 10 років тому

    Robert. Were you in a CV6 whilst shooting this. Reason for asking is it seemd to 'roll' quite a bit as I remember the CV6 did. thanks for sharing..;-)

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому

      I was indeed, a great little car that although rolled as you cornered, if it tipped over, then Citroen would replace the car......Thanks for watching...Bob

  • @hovermotion
    @hovermotion 10 років тому

    Wow great upload the u.k & the world was a very different place 25 years ago. Love the rover in front those cars were built like tanks..funny now all the British owned mass produced cars makes are now sold off to other countries now madness .....

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  10 років тому

      Very true, the Rover 110 was driven by my Brother, a Poor Man's Rolls Royce they were known as.....Thanks again for watching...Bob

  • @JohnSmith-sl1my
    @JohnSmith-sl1my 2 роки тому

    Reminds me of when I lived in Yorkshire back in 1989. How very different it is there now. When I vist lots of things have gone now days . Shame

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  2 роки тому

      Thanks John, a great deal has changed since 1989, and rarely for the better.

  • @Solotek
    @Solotek 6 років тому

    great to see this ;)

    • @robmasterman
      @robmasterman  6 років тому

      Thanks again, no speed bumps and apart from Carmarthen Bay Power Station, there's not been too much change over the years....Bob