This image is taken at Jacksons Bay, a smaller sandy cove loved by the locals just further up from Barry Island that’s hidden away further up the road where tourism hasn’t found it yet. Along the east side of the bay is a small harbour and here is a breakwater that juts out into sea, and at the end of this breakwater is Jacksons Bay lighthouse. This little lighthouse was built in the later 19th century and during the peak of Welsh coal exports, Barry dock and Jacksons Bay saw over 11 million tonnes of coal and coke pass through it’s ports. The remains of the narrow gauge railway are still visible along the breakwater.

A stunning coastal image that would look in place either within a home space or business due to its commercial appeal.

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