CAPTAIN BEANY0011Charity fundraiser Barry Kirk who has changed his name to Captain Beany and his Bean museum at his home in Port Talbot South Wales.
Copyright 2004 Roger Donovan, Media Photos.

Came across these in the archive today taken back in 2004. A day in the life of South Wales super hero, Captain Beany. Captain who changed his name officially from Barry Kirk is a charity fundraiser who can be seen in full character going about his daily business around his Port Talbot home or taking part in fundraising events. He even has a bean museum in his home. I’m sure you all have similar characters in your localities around the country and society is enriched by them but Captain Beany is definitely one of ours here in South Wales.
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CAPTAIN BEANY0012Charity fundraiser Barry Kirk who has changed his name to Captain Beany does some shopping at his local store..
Copyright 2004 Roger Donovan, Media Photos. CAPTAIN BEANY0019Charity fundraiser Barry Kirk who has changed his name to Captain Beany enjoys a drink at his local pub The Four Winds.
Copyright 2004 Roger Donovan, Media Photos. CAPTAIN BEANY0022Charity fundraiser Barry Kirk who has changed his name to Captain Beany and his Bean museum at his home in Port Talbot South Wales.
Copyright 2004 Roger Donovan, Media Photos. CAPTAIN BEANY0025Charity fundraiser Barry Kirk who has changed his name to Captain Beany does some shopping at his local store..
Copyright 2004 Roger Donovan, Media Photos. CAPTAIN BEANY0035Charity fundraiser Barry Kirk who has changed his name to Captain Beany and his bean museum, Port talbot, South Wales.
Copyright 2004 Roger Donovan, Media Photos.