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Port Talbot Cymric Choir © Roo Lewis 0

Captain Beany © Roo Lewis 1

Jonny Lovejet © Roo Lewis 2

Miss Wales © Roo Lewis 3

Pancho © Roo Lewis 4

Reservoir © Roo Lewis 5

Seacadet © Roo Lewis 6

Sir Terry Allen © Roo Lewis 7

Westbound © Roo Lewis 8

Washing Line © Roo Lewis 9

Jo-anna © Roo Lewis 10

Meyrick Sheen © Roo Lewis 11

Burton’s Voice © Roo Lewis 12

Blue Steel © Roo Lewis 13

Posters © Roo Lewis 14

Port Talbot LA Skies © Roo Lewis 15

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Roo Lewis, Port Talbot UFO Investigation Club

I read about the ‘Miami Beach’ fun fair which was on the seafront in the 50s and 60s. It was located a stone’s throw from the famous Jersey Hotel and town lido, the latter of which was opened by the Queen in 1966. The fair had plenty of period specific attractions becoming quite the tourist hot spot in South Wales. I had seen some pictures of a bikini competition held in around 1968 and wanted to recreate the feeling the images evoked. ‘Port Talbot is home. It’s my roots. All my best childhood memories are from living here. It’s always been a really eclectic town from as far back as I remember. It’s got so much diversity and a multiracial community which makes it a beautiful place to live culturally. Having one of the most stunning sunset beaches along with a vast array of countryside and mountains makes us very blessed.'

© Roo Lewis 2023 courtesy GOST Books