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Truro, Cornwall, early 20th centuryA GWR Publicity view of Truro in Cornwall on a summers day in the early 20th century showing the spires of the Cathedral towering over the city
Lyme Regis Harbour, August 1936Holidaymakers gather on the sandy beach at Lyme Regis. Behind them is the small harbour, also known as the Cobb. It was made famous by featuring in Jane Austins novel, Persuasion
Lyme Regis, August 1936Hundreds of holidaymakers are enjoying the shingle beach at Lyme Regis. The beach is lined full of huts. In the distance a stretch of coastline known as the Spittle can be seen
Chipping Campden, July 1930A view up the High Street towards the Market Hall. Motor cars line the street, although the Caution Road Up sign indicates work taking place
Loudwater, Buckinghamshire, c. 1930sView of Loudwater, Buckinghamshire, c.1930s. The viaduct can be seen in the distance, while trees shade the photographer from the sun
Burnham-on-Sea beach and esplanade, August 1933A view north along the esplanade. The Queens Hotel is to the right and is now a Wetherspoons pub. The pier to the left of the image is Britains shortest pier. It was built between 1911-1914
Falmouth - Castle Beach, July 1934View of Castle Beach & Pendennis Head, Falmouth, Cornwall in July 1934. An exotic tree offers shade to guests staying at the Gwendra Hotel along Cliff Road
Falmouth - Pendennis Head, September 1930View of Pendennis Head, Falmouth, Cornwall. Shows Pendennis Castle from Cliff Road, Castle Beach in September 1930. Lush Cornish vegetation lines the road
Recreation Ground at Bude, August 1930View of the Recreation Ground in Bude in August 1930 with people playing tennis and bowls in the sunshine. Compass Point (the pepper pot ), Bude Castle and St
Blisland, Cornwall, 1937A view of Blisland, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall in July 1937, looking west to Churchtown Mews and showing the edge of the village green and Blisland Inn
Summerleaze Bathing Pool, Bude, August 1930A view of Bude sea pool at Summerleaze Beach soon after it opened in 1930. Children are enjoying the paddling pool and main pool whilst adults watch on from the rocks
Freebodys Lido, Reading, August 1932View from Caversham Bridge across the Thames. Crowds gather on the side of the river, taking it in turns to go on the giant slide
St Michaels Mount, Marazion, August 1935View across to St Michaels Mount, with a man in the foreground playing a banjo. The causeway is seen here at low tide
St Mawes Harbour, Cornwall, September 1937A GWR publicity view along the quayside of St Mawes in Cornwall to the Ship and Castle Hotel, September 1937
Oddicombe Beach, Devon, 1932Bathers and divers are making the most of the water in this image of Oddicombe Beach from 1932. A group of ladies are enjoying diving from the platform into the sea
Bodinnick, Cornwall, c1930sView looking towards the River Fowey and Fowey town in the distance c.1930s. The image was taken on Hall Terrace looking down towards The Old Ferry House which is now The Old Ferry Inn
Ladies Hairdressing Salon, Great Western Royal Hotel, Paddington, 1930One of the services provided at the Great Western Royal Hotel was hairdressing. This ladies hairdressing salon was the height of luxury for guests to the hotel
Cherry Bridge, Lyn Valley, 1934A view of Cherry Bridge at Lynmouth in the Lyn Valley, North Devon, September 1934. The Lyn Valley is well known for its distinctive wooden bridges
Watersmeet in The Lyn Valley, Devon, 1934A view of Watersmeet in the Lyn Valley in north Devon, taken in September 1934. A number of holidaymakers are relaxing and picnicking beside the Lyn River
The Lyn Valley near Watersmeet, 1934A view of the Lyn Valley near Watersmeet in north Devon, taken in September 1934. A number of holidaymakers are strolling near one of the distinct bridges over the Lyn River
Castle Rock at Lynton, North Devon, 1934A view of Castle Rock at the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon. This photograph was taken in September 1934 to encourage tourism on Exmoor
Valley of Rocks at Lynton, Devon, 1934A view of the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon, taken in September 1934. This U shaped valley on the north Exmoor coast has been popular with walkers for over 100 years
Lynmouth Harbour, Devon, September 1934A view of the harbour at Lynmouth in north Devon, taken in September 1934. A number of small boats are moored up in the harbour
Lynmouth and North Foreland, Devon, 1934A view of Lynmouth and the coastline towards Foreland Point, taken from Lynton, north Devon, September 1934
Lynmouth from the Harbour, 1934A view of the harbour at Lynmouth in north Devon, taken in September 1934. A number of small boats are moored up in the harbour
The Lyn River at Lynmouth, Devon, 1934A view of the Lyn River at Lynmouth in north Devon, taken in September 1934. The quayside is busy with holidaymakers and there are a number of small boats moored up in the harbour
St Agnes, Cornwall, c. 1938An overview of St Agnes on the northern coast of Cornwall, c.1938. The beach at Trevaunance Cove and the cliffs of the St Agnes Heritage Coast can be seen beyond the village
The Rocks and Beach at Perranporth, Cornwall, 1933A view of Perranporth Beach on the northern coast of Cornwall, July 1933. The impressive rock arches to the southern end of Perranporth Beach can be seen in the foreground
Porthleven Harbour and Town, Cornwall, 1933A view of Porthleven Harbour and Town in Cornwall, taken in July 1933. The image shows the quay on the far side of the harbour and the Old Lifeboat House with its slipway in the foreground
GWR Operatic Show - Virginia, 193715 glamorous members of the GWR Operatic Society can be seen here promoting their performance of Virginia in 1937. On the bottom row, far left, are sisters, Marjorie Colman and Dorothy Challis
GWR Publicity Guide, The Golden West of EnglandThis publicity guide was published by the GWR in April 1930. It was written by Maxwell Fraser, a prolific travel author. The book features Somerset, Devon and Cornwall as holiday destinations
Plan of New Carriage Shop, Swindon Works, 1931A traced perspective plan of new carriage shop at Swindon Works, drawn in 1931. The plan shows a number of sheds and sidings
Weymouth beach, c1930A GWR publicity view of Weymouth beach from the Esplanade. Just above the man by the railings is a building on stilts. It was known as the Skee Ball
First Class Saloon, Restaurant Car, 1938An interior view of the first class saloon in composite restaurant carriage no.9674. This carriage was built in 1938 to diagram H57
Third Class Saloon, Restaurant Car, 1938An interior view of the third class saloon in composite restaurant carriage no.9672, with the tables set for dining and furnishings provided by Hamptons. This carriage was built in 1938 to diagram H57
No. 9672 Composite Restaurant CarriageThis photograph shows composite diner carriage no.9672, with the kitchen in the middle of the carriage. It was built in 1938 to diagram H57
No. 9674 Composite Restaurant CarriageThis official elevation image shows composite diner carriage no.9674, with the first and third class saloons at opposite ends of the carriage
No. 6111 Corridor Composite Carriage, 1937This official elevation image shows corridor composite carriage no.6111. It was built in 1937 to diagram E155, and has the GWR coat of arms as part of its livery
No. 6059 Corridor Composite Carriage, 1937This official elevation image shows corridor composite carriage no.6059. It was built in 1937 to diagram E155, and has the GWR roundel as part of its livery
No. 6109 Corridor Composite Carriage, 1937This photograph shows corridor composite carriage no.6109. It was built in 1937 to diagram E155. The plate above the windows indicates that this carriage was used on the line between Paddington
No. 6985 Brake Corridor Composite CarriageThis photograph shows brake corridor composite carriage no.6985. It was built in 1936 to diagram E152
No. 6932 Brake Corridor Composite CarriageThis photograph shows brake corridor composite carriage no.6932 stationary on tracks. It was built in 1936 to diagram E152
No. 4083 Brake Corridor Third CarriageThis image shows brake corridor third class carriage no.4083 with a dark central livery. The carriage was built in the 1930s to diagram D121
Guards Compartment of Brake Corridor Third Carriage, 1936This image shows the interior of the guards compartment of a brake corridor third class carriage, built in 1936 to diagram D121
No. 1080 Corridor Carriage, Third Class, 1938An official exterior elevation image of third class corridor carriage No.1080, built in 1938 to diagram C77 and bearing the GWR roundel
View Over Penzance, c. 1938A GWR publicity view of Penzance in Cornwall, taken c.1938 from the north-east, looking towards Penzance harbour and St Marys Church in the distance
Drawing Office Cricket Team, 1934This image shows the Cricket Team from the Drawing Office at Swindon Works. The dog being held at the front of the group was presumably the team mascot
Drawing Office Tennis Team, 1934This image shows the Tennis Team from the Drawing Office at Swindon Works. They were the winners of the Cookson Cup, an inter-company competition. (2nd right - George Ernest Langrish)
