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- Barry has consistently been at the top of a list, compiled by the Centre for Economic and Business Research, as one of the most desirable places to live in Wales. The list is ranked by work-life balance, access to good schools and green spaces.
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Sep 20, 2024 · With its golden beaches, arcades, and quirky shops, it feels like stepping into a classic British seaside holiday with a bucket-and-spade beach, fish and chips and a whimsical pleasure park....
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Barry is a seaside resort, with attractions including several beaches and the resurrected Barry Island Pleasure Park. According to Office for National Statistics 2021 estimate data, the population of Barry was 56,605. [4] The town of Barry has absorbed its larger neighbouring villages of Cadoxton and Barry Island.
Apr 1, 2021 · Barry village has its origins in the Norman invasion of Glamorgan and was throughout the high medieval period a thriving community until the black death decimated its inhabitants. Archaeological evidence shows that it took centuries for the village to recover its population levels.
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Barry (Y Barri)is a place where I spent the first few years of my life (Tynewydd Road to be precise, set along a steep hill running up from the town centre). Barry is probably best known for its Island and the long sandy beach – Whitmore Bay. The town has a rich wealth of heritage and history, there is clear evidence of early occupation from burial...
The Barry we see today grew from the late 19thcentury, the coastline and natural positioning lent itself to the building of a harbour and with the congestion at Cardiff Docks the new port of Barry Docks took shape. The docks brought trade, work and people to Barry and the town grew rapidly from a little over 100 (1871) to around 55,000 (2016). The ...
Considering the population of Barry was a little over 100 people in 1871 it is amazing how many notable people have been born and raised there. It is the birthplace and home to the former World Boxing Champion Lee Selby and 2008 Olympic open water swim silver medalist David Davies. Derek Brockway, meteorologist and T.V. presenter was born and grew ...
Evidence of human occupation covering the area of Barry goes back as far as the Mesolithic period (over 10,000 years ago) and Mesolithic flint tools have been found on Friar’s Point. A later Neolithic axe was found in the upper peat layers at Barry Dock (reasonable to think when they were being built). Bronze Age cremation burials have been excavat...
Along with the Roman farmstead believed to underlie the site of Barry Castle, Roman material and finds have been found across the modern footprint of Barry and Roman masonry has been reused in building of St Baruc’s Chapel (origins in 8th century) and St Nicholas Church . The most impressive exposed remains of a largeRoman building can be visited f...
Barry Castle was built by the de Barri family as their manorial home around the 12th century. It was first built in drystone or timber and surrounded by a bank and a ditch. Although listed as a castle it fits the defensive description of a fortified manor house. By the 13th century it had been built in stone and in the first half of the 14thcentury...
Barry like many towns in Wales exploded in population during the industrial period. The main reason for its growth being the docks. Cardiff Docks had become so congested with shipments of coal an alternative was sought and Barry Docks were built by David Davies and others, with the first dock opening in 1898. By 1913 it was said that Barry Docks wa...
Barry grew to serve the expanding population and to cater for the trade from seaman living and working in the area. Many of the schools, churches and municipal buildings which were built at this time still stand today although some are sadly and slowly being lost. Many of the houses in Barry are made of red brick and are from the Victorian and Edwa...
For a comprehensive look across Barry taking in most of the sights including the docks there is the Wales Coast Path which can be walked from Barry Island to nearby Sully and back (or vice versa) easily on a long summer’s day (See Sully Blog). This path also extends out to Cardiff but at just under 26km its more of a one way in a day distance. Ther...
Oct 7, 2024 · The economy was thriving and, more importantly, everyone who arrived in Barry had a fantastic time. While we are great believers in looking back on our heritage, Barry Island is all about the present and future.
Jun 28, 2023 · Barry is a seaside town in South Wales that possesses a distinctive charm and offers you the chance to experience a genuine and unfiltered Welsh culture. The town is best known for Barry Island, a peninsular which is home to its iconic beach and nostalgic fun fair.
Barry is a vibrant coastal town with a bustling High Street and the Goodsheds and Innovation Quarter - a shopping, eating and relaxing destination. Barry Island is famous for golden beaches, family amusements, colourful beach huts and “Gavin & Stacey”.
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