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1930s Collection (page 3)

Background image1930s Collection: Looe Quay, Cornwall, August 1936

Looe Quay, Cornwall, August 1936
A GWR publicity view of the quay at Looe in Cornwall, August 1936, showing men on the deck of a boat moored up in the harbour with wooden crates filled with rope or fishing nets

Background image1930s Collection: East Looe Beach, Cornwall, August 1936

East Looe Beach, Cornwall, August 1936
A GWR publicity view of East Looe Beach on the Cornish coast, August 1936. This image was taken from the cliff overlooking the beach

Background image1930s Collection: Looking Upstream at Looe, Cornwall, c. 1930

Looking Upstream at Looe, Cornwall, c. 1930
A GWR publicity view of the coastal town of Looe in Cornwall, c.1930. This image was taken from the river bank and is looking upstream showing the quay

Background image1930s Collection: Poldhu Cove Golf Course, near Mullion, Cornwall, c. 1930s

Poldhu Cove Golf Course, near Mullion, Cornwall, c. 1930s
A GWR publicity view of Poldhu Cove Golf Course, near Mullion in Cornwall, c.1930s. A man and a woman are playing golf on the green at the top of the cliffs overlooking the sea

Background image1930s Collection: Teignmouth Beach, Devon, August 1937

Teignmouth Beach, Devon, August 1937
A GWR publicity view of the west end of the beach at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon. Taken in August 1937 this image shows holidaymakers on the beach

Background image1930s Collection: Teignmouth from Shaldon, Devon, August 1930

Teignmouth from Shaldon, Devon, August 1930
A GWR publicity view of the seaside town of Teignmouth taken from the village of Shaldon across the Teign estuary in August 1930

Background image1930s Collection: Maidencombe, near Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937

Maidencombe, near Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937
A GWR publicity view of the beach at Maidencombe, near Teignmouth in Devon. Taken in August 1937, this image shows holidaymakers enjoying the beach and bathing in the calm sea

Background image1930s Collection: Shaldon Bridge at Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937

Shaldon Bridge at Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937
A GWR publicity view of Shaldon Bridge at Teignmouth in Devon, August 1937, showing the bridge stretching across the estuary with the village of Shaldon in the distance

Background image1930s Collection: East Beach at Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937

East Beach at Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937
A GWR publicity view of holidaymakers on Teignmouth Town Beach on the eastern side of the town, August 1937. The image shows a typical seaside scene; families are enjoying themselves on the beach

Background image1930s Collection: Shaldon Beach, Devon, August 1937

Shaldon Beach, Devon, August 1937
A GWR publicity view of Shaldon Beach in Devon, taken in August 1937. This image shows the Marine Parade running along the length of the beach with the headland in the distance

Background image1930s Collection: Boats near The Grand Pier at Teignmouth, Devon, September 1933

Boats near The Grand Pier at Teignmouth, Devon, September 1933
A GWR publicity view of the seaside at Teignmouth, Devon in September 1933. This image shows the east or Town Beach and was taken from the Grand Pier with lots of small boats anchored nearby

Background image1930s Collection: Boats at Teignmouth Pier, Devon, Summer 1933

Boats at Teignmouth Pier, Devon, Summer 1933
A GWR publicity view of small sailing boats near the Grand Pier at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon. Taken in the summer of 1933 a swimmer wearing a white bathing cap is also in the water

Background image1930s Collection: Winter Gardens, Teignmouth, Devon, August 1930

Winter Gardens, Teignmouth, Devon, August 1930
A GWR publicity view of the Winter Gardens at Teignmouth in Devon, August 1930, showing people playing bowls on a green in front of a small concert hall

Background image1930s Collection: East Beach, Teignmouth, Devon, August 1930

East Beach, Teignmouth, Devon, August 1930
A GWR publicity view of East or Town Beach at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon, August 1930. This image was probably taken from the Grand Pier

Background image1930s Collection: Exmouth Beach, Devon, July 1936

Exmouth Beach, Devon, July 1936
A GWR publicity view of Exmouth Beach in Devon, July 1936. Families and holidaymakers are enjoying themselves on the sandy beach at Exmouth, with boats at the shoreline and anchored on the water

Background image1930s Collection: Exmouth from Orcombe Point, Devon, July 1936

Exmouth from Orcombe Point, Devon, July 1936
A GWR publicity view of the seaside town of Exmouth from Orcombe Point to the south east, in Devon, July 1936. Exmouth Beach stretches out along the coastline

Background image1930s Collection: Exmouth, Devon, August 1931

Exmouth, Devon, August 1931
A GWR publicity view of the seaside town of Exmouth in Devon seen from the sea, August 1931. This image shows the row of seafront hotels and villas along Morton Crescent and the Esplanade

Background image1930s Collection: Clock Tower & Esplanade, Exmouth, Devon, August 1931

Clock Tower & Esplanade, Exmouth, Devon, August 1931
A GWR publicity view of the seaside town of Exmouth in Devon, showing the esplanade and clock tower. Taken in August 1931 from around The Beacon up the hill

Background image1930s Collection: Challaborough Cove, near Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, September 1935

Challaborough Cove, near Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, September 1935
A GWR publicity view of Challaborough Cove in Devon, taken from the Bigbury-on-Sea direction in September 1935. Challisborough Beach is seen here on very quiet sunny day in late summer

Background image1930s Collection: Kingsley Statue and Quayside, Bideford, c. 1930s

Kingsley Statue and Quayside, Bideford, c. 1930s
A GWR publicity view of the statue of 19th century social and work reformer, Charles Kingsley and the promenade at Bideford in Devon

Background image1930s Collection: Victoria Park, Bideford, Devon, c. 1930s

Victoria Park, Bideford, Devon, c. 1930s
A GWR publicity view of Victoria Park in Bideford, north Devon, c.1930s. The small pavilion is occupied by two seated women talking

Background image1930s Collection: Bideford, Devon, c. 1930s

Bideford, Devon, c. 1930s
A GWR publicity view of the port town of Bideford, on the northern coast of Devon, c.1930s. The image was taken up the hill from the eastern shore of the River Torridge

Background image1930s Collection: The Riverside at Bideford, Devon, c. 1930s

The Riverside at Bideford, Devon, c. 1930s
A GWR publicity riverside view of the port town of Bideford on the northern coast of Devon. Taken from the old Bideford Long Bridge on a summers day in the 1930s

Background image1930s Collection: Bideford, Devon, September 1934

Bideford, Devon, September 1934
A GWR publicity view of the port town of Bideford in Devon, taken September 1934. This image shows the Old Bideford Long Bridge on the left and the River Torridge running through the town

Background image1930s Collection: Burgh Island, Devon, September 1935

Burgh Island, Devon, September 1935
A GWR publicity view of Burgh Island on the southern coast of Devon. Taken from Bigbury or Bantham Sands, opposite Bigbury-on-Sea in September 1935

Background image1930s Collection: Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, September 1935

Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, September 1935
A GWR publicity image taken from Burgh Island near Bigbury-on-Sea in Devon, September 1935, showing a beached small pleasure yacht

Background image1930s Collection: Sidmouth Beach, Devon, August 1931

Sidmouth Beach, Devon, August 1931
A GWR publicity view of the beach and promenade at Sidmouth in South Devon taken in August 1931. People are strolling along the front while holidaymakers are relaxing in deckchairs on the beach

Background image1930s Collection: On the Beach at Sidmouth, Devon, August 1936

On the Beach at Sidmouth, Devon, August 1936
A GWR publicity view of the shingle beach at Sidmouth in South Devon in August 1936. The beach is full of holidaymakers enjoying the summer sunshine; lounging in deckchairs and paddling in the sea

Background image1930s Collection: Overview of The Promenade at Sidmouth, Devon, August 1931

Overview of The Promenade at Sidmouth, Devon, August 1931
A GWR publicity image taken in August 1931 of the Promenade at Sidmouth in South Devon. Seen at high tide, waves are crashing on to the Esplanade along the front

Background image1930s Collection: Recreation Grounds at Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934

Recreation Grounds at Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934
A GWR publicity view of people relaxing with cups of tea at the Larkstone Recreation Grounds at Ilfracombe in Devon, September 1934

Background image1930s Collection: Bowling Green & Pavilion at Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934

Bowling Green & Pavilion at Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934
A GWR publicity view of the Bowling Green & Pavilion at Ilfracombe in Devon, September 1934. The Victoria Pavilion opened at the Capstone Parade in 1888

Background image1930s Collection: Public Recreation Ground, Greve d Azette, Jersey

Public Recreation Ground, Greve d Azette, Jersey
A GWR publicity view of people enjoying themselves at the public recreation ground at Greve d Azette on Jersey in the Channel Islands, c.1930s. Tennis courts lie in the background

Background image1930s Collection: Plemont, Jersey, August 1934

Plemont, Jersey, August 1934
A GWR Publicity view of Plemont Beach on the north side of Jersey in the Channel Islands, taken in August 1934. This view shows the cliffs towards the prehistoric site

Background image1930s Collection: St Aubin, Jersey, August 1934

St Aubin, Jersey, August 1934
A GWR publicity view of St Aubin on Jersey in the Channel Islands, taken in August 1934. This image shows the harbour in the summer sunshine

Background image1930s Collection: La Greve de Lecq, Jersey, August 1934

La Greve de Lecq, Jersey, August 1934
A GWR publicity view of La Greve de Lecq on the northern coast of Jersey in the Channel Islands, August 1934. This image shows the beach with holidaymakers enjoying the summer weather; deckchairs

Background image1930s Collection: St Aubins Bay and Fort, Jersey, August 1934

St Aubins Bay and Fort, Jersey, August 1934
A GWR publicity view of St Aubins Bay and Fort on Jersey in the Channel Islands, taken in August 1934. Holidaymakers are looking out into the bay towards the fort which is accessed via a causeway

Background image1930s Collection: The Lido at St Helier, Jersey, August 1934

The Lido at St Helier, Jersey, August 1934
A GWR publicity view of holidaymakers at St Helier on Jersey in the Channel Islands, taken in August 1934. People are enjoying the summer sunshine on the sandy beach

Background image1930s Collection: Eliquet Bay, Jersey, c. 1930s

Eliquet Bay, Jersey, c. 1930s
A GWR publicity view of Eliquet Bay on Jersey in the Channel Islands, c.1930s. Two women are sitting on the sea wall looking out into the bay

Background image1930s Collection: Brake Third Carriage compartment, 1939

Brake Third Carriage compartment, 1939
Interior of a third class carriage compartment. This compartment was a non-corridor carriage and access was from an external door. This carriage was built in March 1939 to diagram D129

Background image1930s Collection: University barges, Oxford, c. 1930s

University barges, Oxford, c. 1930s
These University barges stood on the banks of the River Thames, also referred to as the Isis, at Christ Church Meadows in Oxford

Background image1930s Collection: High Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, c. 1930

High Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, c. 1930
A view looking north down The Hill in Burford. The War Memorial in the foreground is situated at the top of the High Street and commemorate both World Wars

Background image1930s Collection: Shiplake Lock, Oxfordshire, August 1939

Shiplake Lock, Oxfordshire, August 1939
A view looking east up the lock at Shiplake, and onto the wider Thames in the background. Two men and a women are taking a punt out on the river, whilst three boys look

Background image1930s Collection: Idler Camp, Shiplake Lock, Oxfordshire, August 1939

Idler Camp, Shiplake Lock, Oxfordshire, August 1939
A family group can be seen here enjoying the outside delights of the Idler Camp. The camp was based on Shiplake Lock Island. From 1914 it was run by the Thames Conservancy

Background image1930s Collection: Burrington Combe Limestone Gorge, Somerset

Burrington Combe Limestone Gorge, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of Burrington Combe in Somerset, c.1930. A lone early 20th century motor car is parked on the side of the road going this quiet limestone gorge on the northern side of the Mendip

Background image1930s Collection: Burrington Combe, Mendip Hills, Somerset

Burrington Combe, Mendip Hills, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of Burrington Combe in Somerset, c.1930. A lone early 20th century motor car is driving through this quiet limestone gorge on the northern side of the Mendip Hills in summer

Background image1930s Collection: Kilve Chantry, North Somerset, Early 20th Century

Kilve Chantry, North Somerset, Early 20th Century
A GWR Publicity view of Kilve Chantry ruins at Kilve in north Somerset. The Chantry (otherwise known as the Priory) was first built in 1329

Background image1930s Collection: Stowey Court at Nether Stowey, Somerset

Stowey Court at Nether Stowey, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of the gazebo and curtain wall of Stowey Court in the village of Nether Stowey in Somerset, c.1930. The 19th century listed structure is still visible from the A39 near

Background image1930s Collection: Kilve Church, Somerset

Kilve Church, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of The Blessed Virgin Marys Church at the village of Kilve, in the Quantock Hills of Somerset, c.1930s



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