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1923 Collection

Background image1923 Collection: Bungalows at Exmouth, Devon, July 1923

Bungalows at Exmouth, Devon, July 1923
A GWR publicity view of seaside bungalows at Exmouth in Devon, July 1923. Each bungalow has direct access to the water via a ladder which leads down to boats waiting below

Background image1923 Collection: Refreshment Rooms, Paddington Station, c. 1923

Refreshment Rooms, Paddington Station, c. 1923
This glamourous shot was taken around 1923 and shows the interior of the Refreshment Rooms, situated on Platform 1 at Paddington station in London

Background image1923 Collection: Confectionary Stand on Paddington Station, 1923

Confectionary Stand on Paddington Station, 1923
This confectionary stand was situated between Platforms 2 and 3 at Paddington Station. It allowed passengers to grab a quick snack or some tobacco products before boarding their trains

Background image1923 Collection: Salters Hall, Droitwich, Worcestershire

Salters Hall, Droitwich, Worcestershire
A GWR Publicity view of Salters Hall in the historic spa town of Droitwich, Worcestershire, c.1923. The hall opened in 1881 as a place of recreation for the towns salt workers but was demolished in

Background image1923 Collection: Bridgnorth, Shropshire, August 1923

Bridgnorth, Shropshire, August 1923
A GWR Publicity view of the bridge over the River Severn at the town of Bridgnorth in Shropshire, August 1923. The river bridge divides the town into Low Town and High Town

Background image1923 Collection: Newquay Harbour, Cornwall, July 1923

Newquay Harbour, Cornwall, July 1923
A GWR publicity view of Newquay Harbour on the northern coast of Cornwall, July 1923, showing a number of sailing boats moored up in the harbour at low tide

Background image1923 Collection: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, Royal Pump Room Gardens, September 1923

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, Royal Pump Room Gardens, September 1923
A GWR Publicity view of people strolling through the Royal Pump Room Gardens at Leamington Spa in Warwickshire, September 1923

Background image1923 Collection: Droitwich, Worcestershire, August 1923

Droitwich, Worcestershire, August 1923
A GWR Publicity view of the park in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire in August 1923. Outdoor spaces such as this one would have supported the spa towns visitors health needs

Background image1923 Collection: St Andrews Brine Baths, Droitwich, August 1923

St Andrews Brine Baths, Droitwich, August 1923
A GWR Publicity view of the St Andrews Brine Baths, in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, August 1923. The baths opened in 1888 and closed in 1975

Background image1923 Collection: Bridgnorth Castle Grounds, Shropshire, August 1923

Bridgnorth Castle Grounds, Shropshire, August 1923
A GWR Publicity view of the grounds of Bridgnorth Castle in Shropshire, August 1923. The slumped ruins of the castle are surrounded by lush, manicured gardens

Background image1923 Collection: Church Stretton, Shropshire, September 1923

Church Stretton, Shropshire, September 1923
A GWR Publicity view of Church Stretton in Shropshire in September 1923. The market town is located in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Background image1923 Collection: Porthleven Beach, Cornwall, July 1923

Porthleven Beach, Cornwall, July 1923
A GWR Publicity view of Porthleven Beach, near Helston in Cornwall, July 1923. Holidaymakers are playing on the beach and in the sea. The rugged Cornish coastline stretches into the distance

Background image1923 Collection: Coverack, Cornwall, July 1923

Coverack, Cornwall, July 1923
View of the village of Coverack, Cornwall in summer 1923. The water in the bay is like glass and reflects some of the cottages on the hill

Background image1923 Collection: Truro Cathedral, May 1923

Truro Cathedral, May 1923
A GWR Publicity view of the Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall in May 1923. The spires of Truro Cathedral tower over the city and are reflected in the Truro River

Background image1923 Collection: Porthleven Quay and Town, Cornwall, 1923

Porthleven Quay and Town, Cornwall, 1923
A view of Porthleven Quay in Cornwall, July 1923, showing some men sitting on a bench on the quay wall

Background image1923 Collection: Porthleven Harbour and Town, Cornwall, 1923

Porthleven Harbour and Town, Cornwall, 1923
A view of Porthleven Harbour and Town in Cornwall, taken from Mount Pleasant Road in 1923. The Old Lifeboat House is visible on the middle left side

Background image1923 Collection: Knills Monument, St Ives, c. 1923

Knills Monument, St Ives, c. 1923
A GWR publicity view of Knills Monument in Cornwall, c.1923. The monument overlooks St Ives and was constructed in 1782 in memory of mayor John Knill

Background image1923 Collection: Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall, c. 1923

Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall, c. 1923
A GWR publicity view of Porthminster Beach and St Ives in Cornwall, c.1923. St Ives harbour can be seen full of small boats

Background image1923 Collection: Penzance Viaduct, 1923

Penzance Viaduct, 1923
A GWR publicity view of Penzance Viaduct in Cornwall, taken in 1923. Wooden viaducts across rivers became a common feature of the railway in Cornwall as they were a cheaper alternative to longer

Background image1923 Collection: Between Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall, July 1923

Between Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall, July 1923
A GWR publicity view of the coastline between Lizard & Kynance Cove in Cornwall, July 1923, showing the dramatic cliffs, rock formations and crashing waves

Background image1923 Collection: The Coast Between Lizard & Kynance Cove, Cornwall, July 1923

The Coast Between Lizard & Kynance Cove, Cornwall, July 1923
A GWR publicity view of the coastline between Lizard & Kynance Cove in Cornwall, July 1923, showing the dramatic cliffs and crashing waves

Background image1923 Collection: Lizard Point, Cornwall, July 1923

Lizard Point, Cornwall, July 1923
A GWR publicity view of Lizard Point in Cornwall, July 1923, showing the most southerly part of the UK and the old lifeboat station and its slipway

Background image1923 Collection: Exmouth Beach, Devon, July 1923

Exmouth Beach, Devon, July 1923
A GWR publicity view of Exmouth Beach, looking south east along the coast of Devon, in July 1923. The water is full of small boats and people are gathered towards the far end of the beach


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