Secret Barry Island
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Secret Barry Island offers a unique insight into this fascinating seaside resort in the Vale of Glamorgan, delving into its lesser-known past. Thoroughly researched, within these pages local authors and lifelong residents of the area Mark and Jonathan Lambert explore Barry Island’s vast history. They cover a wide range of topics – from prehistory to pilgrimage, smugglers, and the advent of tourism – taking the reader beneath the surface to uncover the hidden secrets of this popular location.
Mark, along with his twin brother and co-author Jonathan, is an archaeology graduate of Cardiff University and lifelong resident of Barry Island. Both have a keen interest and extensive knowledge of Barry Island’s history, and have worked on many archaeological sites in Glamorgan and beyond. Jonathan, along with his twin brother and co-author Mark, is an archaeology graduate of Cardiff University and lifelong resident of Barry Island. Both have a keen interest and extensive knowledge of Barry Island’s history, and have worked on many archaeological sites in Glamorgan and beyond.