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1931 Collection

Background image1931 Collection: The Seafront at Sidmouth, Devon, August 1931

The Seafront at Sidmouth, Devon, August 1931
A GWR publicity view of the seafront at Sidmouth in South Devon, taken in August 1931. This image shows the many groynes going out to sea and holidaymakers on the shingle beach enjoying themselves

Background image1931 Collection: Diving Float and Bathers, Cornwall, 1931

Diving Float and Bathers, Cornwall, 1931
A GWR Publicity view of a diving float and a group of bathers in Cornwall, 1931. A diver is about to dive into the sea from the platform while a group of people wait for their turn

Background image1931 Collection: Bather, August 1931

Bather, August 1931
GWR publicity image of a woman wearing a diamond patterned swimming costume and cap leaning over a wall at the seaside in August 1931

Background image1931 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 image1931 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 image1931 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 image1931 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 image1931 Collection: Vivary Park in Taunton, Somerset, July 1931

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

Background image1931 Collection: Bristol city, August 1931

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

Background image1931 Collection: Three Swimmers, Cornwall, 1931

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

Background image1931 Collection: Group of Swimmers, Cornwall, 1931

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!

Background image1931 Collection: Group of swimmers in the sea, Cornwall, 1931

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

Background image1931 Collection: Plan of New Carriage Shop, Swindon Works, 1931

Plan of New Carriage Shop, Swindon Works, 1931
A traced perspective plan of new carriage shop at Swindon Works, drawn in 1931. The plan shows a number of sheds and sidings

Background image1931 Collection: Boats at Exmouth Beach, Devon, August 1931

Boats at Exmouth Beach, Devon, August 1931
A GWR publicity view of several small boats at Exmouth Beach in Devon, August 1931. One of the boats is called the Fairy Queen and another is called Rose

Background image1931 Collection: Exmouth Beach, Devon, August 1931

Exmouth Beach, Devon, August 1931
A GWR publicity view of Exmouth Beach, looking towards the Queens Drive end of the seaside town of Exmouth in Devon, August 1931

Background image1931 Collection: Sidmouth from Salcombe Hill, August 1931

Sidmouth from Salcombe Hill, August 1931
A GWR publicity view of Sidmouth in Devon, taken from Salcombe Hill in August 1931. People are strolling along the promenade while there is a high tide

Background image1931 Collection: Sidmouth from Salcombe Hill, Devon, August 1931

Sidmouth from Salcombe Hill, Devon, August 1931
A GWR publicity view of Sidmouth in Devon, taken from Salcombe Hill in August 1931. People are strolling along the promenade in the distance while men in the foreground are standing near small


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