Port Talbot's (and possibly the world's) one and only baked bean museum, which has been voted the number one thing to do in the town on TripAdvisor, will close its doors for the final time this month. Captain Beany first opened the museum inside his Sandfields flat in 2009 but is now looking to sell its baked-bean themed items to a fellow eccentric who wishes to continue his peculiar legacy.
With mugs, space hoppers, bean bags and other bean paraphernalia up for grabs, Captain Beany - who changed his name from Barry Kirk by deed poll in 1991 and tattooed 60 baked beans onto his head in 2014- said he hoped someone as "half-baked" as him would take on the challenge of setting up their own museum devoted to the humble British food item. Bidding will be open on ebay from February, 1, according to Captain Beany.
The closure of the museum has come after the 68-year-old self-proclaimed superhero of Port Talbot decided to permanently move out of his County Flats home due to ongoing renovations by social housing provider Tai Tarian. As he plans to downsize to one bedroom, Captain Beany has said he is ready for a break from the museum and will move to another flat in the development where he hopes to spend the rest of his days. You can read more stories about Port Talbot here.
