A Tale Of The Twist: Barry Island, Wales
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Posted: 9/26/14 at 3:56:34 AM
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Heather Spierling has provided my website themagiceye@ Joyland Books with some great pictures to accompany her personal memories of Barry Island from the long hot summers of the seventies.
The 1975 new arrival at the popular South Wales Amusement Park was The Twist.
"When she first arrived at Barry Island Pleasure Park she wasn’t that impressive. Sat in the pay box of the Vampire Jets I kept glancing behind me watching the build up of the new Twist. Piles of bare steel, a bare metal centre, even the twist cars were a sorry sight - fibre-glass seat shapes and bare metal framework....."
Treated at first with suspicion, the ride was to become her "baby"
Re: A Tale Of The Twist: Barry Island, Wales by
dennicka at 11/29/22 7:20:30 AM
how long ago it was) it feels like even in a past life)
Re: A Tale Of The Twist: Barry Island, Wales by
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Re: A Tale Of The Twist: Barry Island, Wales by
Elizabethsy at 10/16/25 4:47:55 AM
That's a wonderful glimpse into Barry Island's past! It's fascinating how even seemingly unimpressive beginnings can lead to something iconic. Reading about the Twist's construction reminds me of how raw and unpolished things can be before they become polished experiences. This actually makes me think of other forms of unexpected creativity, like games such as Crazy Cattle 3D, which, despite their basic premise, can be surprisingly engaging. Thanks for sharing these memories and photos!
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Cithys at 10/28/25 11:41:45 PM
I just browsed the thread on the forum — love how everyone’s sharing hidden gems and ride‑reviews from European parks, gives me tons of ideas for my next coaster trip!
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