Porthcawl Harbour
Introduction
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Porthcawl Harbour
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 28 May 2016
Now a marina for pleasure craft, the harbour is a reminder that in the 18th century Porthcawl was developed as a coal exporting port. It never really flourished, however, unable to compete with the far superior facilities at Cardiff and Barry. Porthcawl's future was as a seaside resort and the coal trade ceased in 1907.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.475015
Longitude
-3.701308