1930s Collection (page 4)

Allerford, Somerset, September 1934
A GWR Publicity view of the village of Allerford in Somerset, September 1934. Allerford is located near the coast in Exmoor National Park, between Porlock and Minehead

Triscombe in the Quantock Hills, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of the village of Triscombe in the Quantocks in Somerset, c.1930. Thatched cottages with white washed walls are nestled amongst the hills

Vivary Park in Taunton, Somerset, July 1931
A GWR Publicity view of Vivary Park in Taunton, Somerset, July 1931. Sherford Stream runs through the park near to the bandstand

Kerne Bridge, Herefordshire
A GWR Publicity view of Kerne Bridge and the River Wye in Herefordshire, c.1930. The bridge was built in 1828 and is now Grade II listed

Entrance to Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
A GWR Publicity view of the entrance gates to Jephson Park in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, c.1930s. The park is accessed between two gatehouses opposite the Royal Pump Rooms building

Kenilworth Castle, Banquet Hall, July 1935
A GWR Publicity view of the ruined remains of the Banquet Hall at Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire in July 1935. Two visitors to the site look out over the sight of the great hall that once would have

Kenilworth Castle, July 1935
A GWR Publicity view of the ruins of the keep at Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire, July 1935. The fortifications at Kenilworth were dismantled in 1650 after the Civil War

Albert Clock, Barnstaple, September 1934
A view of the Albert Clock looking towards the River Taw and the Taw Bridge. The Albert Clock stands in The Square and was built as a memorial to Queen Victorias husband, Prince Albert

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, c. 1930
A GWR Publicity view of the Royal Pump Room and Garden entrance, in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, c.1930. The Royal Pump Rooms were the last spa facility to survive in the town

The Refectory, Chester Cathedral, Cheshire, c. 1920s
A GWR Publicity view of The Refectory, Chester Cathedral, Cheshire, c.1920s. This image shows the roof of the Refectory prior to its 1939 reconstruction by F. H. Crossley

Church Stretton, Shropshire, July 1932
A GWR Publicity view of the bowling green and surroundings at Church Stretton, Shropshire, in July 1932. The town lies at the heart of the Shropshire Hills

Over Stowey, Somerset, c. 1930s
A GWR Publicity view of the small village of Over Stowey, in Somerset, c.1930s with the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. Over Stowey lies near Bridgewater on the outskirts of the Quantock Hills Area

Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire, July 1935
A GWR Publicity view of Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire, July 1935. A couple of children are walking up a path away from the castle ruins

The Pump Room at Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
A GWR Publicity view of the Pump Room at Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, in the 1930s. The Royal Pump Rooms were the last spa facility to survive in the town

Caer Caradoc, Church Stretton, Shropshire, July 1932
A GWR Publicity view of Caer Caradoc, Shropshire, July 1932. This peak overlooks Church Stretton and is named after an ancient British hill fort which lies at its summit

Impney Park, Droitwich
A GWR Publicity view of Impney Park, Droitwich in Worcestershire, c.1930. Between the trees beyond the water one can just see a glimpse of the French style Chateau Impney which started life as

St Andrews Brine Baths, Droitwich, c. 1936
A GWR Publicity view of the 1935 extension of the St Andrews Brine Baths, Droitwich Spa in Worcestershire. The building is now called St Richards House and is home to the local Heritage Centre

St Andrews Brine Baths, Droitwich, July 1939
A GWR Publicity view of the St Andrews Brine Baths, in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, July 1939. The baths opened in 1888 and closed in 1975

Golf Course, Droitwich
A GWR Publicity image of a golf course at Droitwich in Worcestershire, c.1920s. A couple of gentlemen are playing golf while their caddies look on

Brine Baths Park, Droitwich, July 1939
A GWR Publicity view of the Brine Baths Park in Droitwich, Worcestershire in July 1939, showing the Park Hotel and the river

No 21 Shop, timber stores, 1935
This image shows the building of the timber store in June 1935. The stores were part of 21 shop, where wagon repairs and building took place

St Andrews Brine Baths, Droitwich, Worcestershire, c. 1930
A GWR Publicity view of the St Andrews Brine Baths, in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, c.1930. The baths opened in 1888 and closed in 1975

The Glen at Wookey Hole, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of The Glen at Wookey Hole show caves in Somerset, c.1920s-30s. A bridge emerges from the limestone cavern wall and crosses a flowing waterfall surrounded by ivy

Wookey Hole Village, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of Wookey Hole Village on the outskirts of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, c.1920s-30s

Wookey Hole Caves, Witches Kitchen
A GWR Publicity view of the Witches Kitchen cave at Wookey Hole show caves in Somerset, c.1920s-30s

No 12 shop, Carpenters Shop, 1934
An exterior view of the Carpenters Shop. This workshop was situated adjacent to Station Road, next to one of the Works underpasses

Cilgerran Castle, Pembrokeshire, August 1938
A GWR Publicity view of Cilgerran Castle, Pembrokeshire, in August 1938. The castle ruins are perched on the edge of the Teifi Gorge and dominate the surrounding landscape

Cilgerran Castle, Pembrokeshire, September 1937
A GWR Publicity view of the huge round towers at Cilgerran Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales, in September 1937. The fortress ruins at Cilgerran date back to the 13th century and loom over the Teifi Gorge

No 24 Shop, Paint Stores, 1938
The paint stores, also known as the paint mill, was where paint was mixed. This man is drawing off and straining paint from one of the heavy duty mixing machines

No. 9 Carriage Trimming Shop, October 1937
A rather busy scene here. Hundreds of men are working on carriage seat upholstery and padding cushions with horse hair. Racks of carriage seats

Didbrook Church, Cotswolds, June 1937
A GWR Publicity view of the parish church in the village of Didbrook in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, June 1937. St Georges Church dates from the 13th century

North Cerney, June 1937
A GWR Publicity view of the village of North Cerney, in the Cotswolds, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, June 1937. A man walks up the road lined with cottages towards a local shop

North Cerney, Gloucestershire, June 1937
A GWR Publicity view of North Cerney Church in the Cotswolds, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, June 1937. All Saints Church in North Cerney is known for its decorative interior

North Cerney Church, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, June 1937
A GWR Publicity view of North Cerney Church in the Cotswolds, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, June 1937. All Saints Church in North Cerney is known for its decorative interior

Painswick, Gloucestershire, June 1937
A GWR Publicity view of St Marys Church in Painswick, near Stroud in Gloucestershire, June 1937. The churchs famous pruned yew trees line the paths of the churchyard

Marsh Lock, Henley on Thames, August 1939
A GWR Publicity view of Marsh Lock near Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, August 1939. A small boat with sails is drifting along the water towards the lock where two men are waiting at the lock gates

Bristol city, August 1931
A GWR Publicity waterside view of Bristol city, August 1931. A church spire towers above dock buildings and warehouses. A number of buildings display advertising for places

The Quadrangle, Windsor Castle, 1930
A GWR Publicity view of The Quadrangle at Windsor Castle, Berkshire in 1930 showing the grand features of the castle and the royal residence

Norman Gate, Windsor Castle, 1930
A GWR Publicity view of the Norman Gate at Windsor Castle, Berkshire in 1930, where gardens meet fortifications

Henry VIII Gateway, Windsor Castle, 1930
A GWR Publicity view of the Henry VIII Gateway at Windsor Castle, Berkshire in 1930. Three members of the Kings Guard wearing bearskin caps are standing to attention in the bottom right of the image

Caversham Rose, Reading, August 1932
A GWR Publicity view of the River Thames and the meadows at Caversham in Reading, August 1932. A boat house with boats for hire sits on the riverbank while a group of holidaymakers lounge around a

Three Swimmers, Cornwall, 1931
A GWR Publicity shot of three swimmers in the sea off the coast of Cornwall, August 1931. They are wearing swimming caps and knitted swimming costumes

Group of Swimmers, Cornwall, 1931
A GWR Publicity shot of a group of young swimmers, mostly boys, in the sea off the coast of Cornwall, August 1931. Some of them seem less than happy with the temperature of the water!

Group of swimmers in the sea, Cornwall, 1931
A GWR Publicity shot of a small group of swimmers in the sea off the coast of Cornwall, August 1931. They are wearing swimming caps and knitted swimming costumes

Fowey, Cornwall, c. 1930
A GWR Publicity view of Fowey, Cornwall, c.1930. A man is rowing his small boat up the Fowey River towards one of the landings where many vessels are moored up

First & Last House in England, Lands End
A GWR Publicity view of the First & Last House in England at Lands End, Cornwall, c.1930s. A couple pose with their dog by the famous first and last house in England

Penzance display promoting health and physical fitness, 1930s
A GWR Publicity view of Penzance in the 1930s. A huge crowd of people have gathered to watch a (Daily Mirror Eight) display promoting health and physical fitness in the sunshine

New Quay, August 1936
A GWR Publicity view of New Quay, Wales in August 1936. Holidaymakers are enjoying the summer sunshine by sitting on the harbour wall, picnicking and sunbathing

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