Skip to main content

August Collection (#2)

Background imageAugust 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 imageAugust 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 imageAugust Collection: Penzance Promenade, August 1928

Penzance Promenade, August 1928
A GWR Publicity view of Penzance Promenade, August 1928. A group of holidaymakers are in a rowboat enjoying the sunshine near the quay. A smart row of houses line the background

Background imageAugust Collection: St Ives, Cornwall, August 1928

St Ives, Cornwall, August 1928
A GWR Publicity view of picturesque St Ives, Cornwall, in August 1928. Porthminster Beach stretches out before us with a hotel on the corner by the rocks

Background imageAugust Collection: New Quay, August 1936

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

Background imageAugust Collection: Porthcurno Beach, Cornwall, August 1928

Porthcurno Beach, Cornwall, August 1928
A GWR Publicity view of Porthcurno Beach, near Lands End in Cornwall, August 1928. A holidaymaker is sitting on the rocks holding a parasol and another is wearing a swimming costume

Background imageAugust Collection: Zennor, Cornwall, August 1928

Zennor, Cornwall, August 1928
A GWR Publicity view of Zennor Cove, near St. Ives, Cornwall in August 1928. The rugged Cornish coastline stretches into the distance

Background imageAugust Collection: Praa Sands, Cornwall, August 1928

Praa Sands, Cornwall, August 1928
A GWR Publicity view of Praa Sands, Cornwall, at the height of summer in August 1928. Praa Sands Beach is quiet with only a few holidaymakers strolling along the sand

Background imageAugust Collection: Praa Sands, Cornwall, Aug 1928

Praa Sands, Cornwall, Aug 1928
A GWR Publicity view of Praa Sands, Cornwall, in August 1928. Praa Sands Beach basks in summer sunshine as it stretches along the coast with rugged Cornish cliffs above

Background imageAugust Collection: Padstow Harbour, Cornwall, August 1927

Padstow Harbour, Cornwall, August 1927
View of Padstow Harbour, Cornwall, August 1927. The tide is out leaving a few small fishing vessels lying on the silt. A few gulls are taking advantage of the low tide!

Background imageAugust Collection: Mullion Cove, Cornwall, c. 1920s

Mullion Cove, Cornwall, c. 1920s
Cliff top view of Mullion Cove, Cornwall, c.1928. The harbour walls can be seen in the summer sunshine as the waves crash onto the rocks below

Background imageAugust Collection: Mullion Cove, Cornwall, August 1928

Mullion Cove, Cornwall, August 1928
View of Mullion Cove, Cornwall at the height of summer in 1928. The harbour walls can be seen at the centre with water crashing onto grinder rocks and the cliffs below

Background imageAugust Collection: Bantham & Bigbury Sands, Devon, summer 1928

Bantham & Bigbury Sands, Devon, summer 1928
View of Bantham & Bigbury Sands, Devon, August 1928. A small group of holidaymakers wearing 1920s hats are sitting on the bank surrounded by grasses, looking out to sea

Background imageAugust Collection: Barry Island, Wales, August 1927

Barry Island, Wales, August 1927
View of Barry Island beach and Whitmore Bay, south Wales in summer 1927. The beach is full of holidaymakers enjoying the sunshine and lounging on deckchairs

Background imageAugust Collection: Recreation Ground at Bude, August 1930

Recreation Ground at Bude, August 1930
View 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

Background imageAugust Collection: Cold Knap Beach, Barry Island, Wales, August 1927

Cold Knap Beach, Barry Island, Wales, August 1927
View of Cold Knap Beach, Barry Island, south Wales in summer in 1927. Holidaymakers are strolling along the promenade and sitting on the beach. Luens Corner House & Tea Room is in the background

Background imageAugust Collection: Glen Lyn Gorge at Lynmouth, Devon, 1950

Glen Lyn Gorge at Lynmouth, Devon, 1950
A view of Glen Lyn Gorge at Lynmouth in north Devon, taken in August 1950. The West Lyn River cascades down a gorge littered with boulders creating a series of dramatic waterfalls

Background imageAugust Collection: Lee Bay near Lynton, Devon, 1950

Lee Bay near Lynton, Devon, 1950
A view of Lee Bay near Lynton on the north Devon coast, taken in August 1950. Lee Abbey and the lodge can be seen towards the right of the image

Background imageAugust Collection: Lynmouth in Devon, August 1950

Lynmouth in Devon, August 1950
A view of Lynmouth on the north Devon coast taken from Summerhouse Hill in August 1950. The harbour and Lyn River can be seen in the centre of the image with the Rhenish Tower on the quay

Background imageAugust Collection: Valley of Rocks near Lynmouth, 1950

Valley of Rocks near Lynmouth, 1950
A view of the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon, taken in August 1950. This U shaped valley on the north Exmoor coast has been popular with walkers for over 100 years

Background imageAugust Collection: Castle Rock near Lynton, Devon, 1950

Castle Rock near Lynton, Devon, 1950
A view of Castle Rock at the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon. This photograph was taken in August 1950 to encourage tourism on Exmoor

Background imageAugust Collection: Valley of Rocks, Exmoor, 1950

Valley of Rocks, Exmoor, 1950
A view of the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon, taken in August 1950. This U shaped valley on the north Exmoor coast has been popular with walkers for over 100 years

Background imageAugust Collection: Castle Rock at Lynton, North Devon, 1950

Castle Rock at Lynton, North Devon, 1950
A view of Castle Rock at the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon. This photograph was taken in August 1950 to encourage tourism on Exmoor

Background imageAugust Collection: Valley of Rocks near Lynton in Devon, 1929

Valley of Rocks near Lynton in Devon, 1929
A view of the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon, taken in August 1929. This U shaped valley on the north Exmoor coast has been popular with walkers for over 100 years

Background imageAugust Collection: Castle Rock at Lynton, Devon, 1929

Castle Rock at Lynton, Devon, 1929
A view of Castle Rock at the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon. This photograph was taken in August 1929 to encourage tourism on Exmoor

Background imageAugust Collection: Castle Rock near Lynton, Devon, 1929

Castle Rock near Lynton, Devon, 1929
A view of Castle Rock at the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon. This photograph was taken in August 1929 to encourage tourism on Exmoor

Background imageAugust Collection: Valley of Rocks at Lynton, Devon, 1929

Valley of Rocks at Lynton, Devon, 1929
A view of the rocky crags at the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon, August 1929. This U shaped valley on the north Exmoor coast has been popular with walkers for over 100 years

Background imageAugust Collection: Lynmouth from The Hillside, Devon, August 1929

Lynmouth from The Hillside, Devon, August 1929
A view of Lynmouth sea front from the hillside, Devon, August 1929, showing a steamboat out to sea and the iconic Rhenish Tower on the pier

Background imageAugust Collection: The Beach and Cliffs at Porthcurno, Cornwall, 1928

The Beach and Cliffs at Porthcurno, Cornwall, 1928
A view of the beach and rocky coastline at Porthcurno on the southern tip of Cornwall, taken in August 1928

Background imageAugust Collection: Porthcurno Beach and Rocks, Cornwall, 1928

Porthcurno Beach and Rocks, Cornwall, 1928
A view of the beach and rocky coastline at Porthcurno on the southern tip of Cornwall, taken in August 1928

Background imageAugust Collection: Perranporth Rocks and Beach, Cornwall, 1928

Perranporth Rocks and Beach, Cornwall, 1928
A view of the magnificent rocks and beach at Perranporth on the north coast of Cornwall, taken in August 1928

Background imageAugust Collection: Perranporth Rocks, Cornwall, 1928

Perranporth Rocks, Cornwall, 1928
A view of the magnificent rocks and beach at Perranporth on the north coast of Cornwall, taken in August 1928

Background imageAugust Collection: Treffry Viaduct near St Austell, Cornwall

Treffry Viaduct near St Austell, Cornwall
View of Treffry Viaduct in the Luxulyan Valley to the north east of St Austell in Cornwall, taken August 1928

Background imageAugust Collection: St Ives Harbour, Cornwall, August 1928

St Ives Harbour, Cornwall, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of the harbour at St Ives in Cornwall, taken in August 1928, showing the lighthouse at the end of the harbour wall and a number of small boats

Background imageAugust Collection: Morrab Gardens, Penzance, August 1928

Morrab Gardens, Penzance, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of some ladies strolling with a small child in a pushchair through the subtropical Morrab Gardens in Penzance, Cornwall, August 1928

Background imageAugust Collection: Penzance, Cornwall, August 1928

Penzance, Cornwall, August 1928
A GWR publicity view over the harbour at Penzance in Cornwall in August 1928, showing the harbour wall and sprawl of the town, as well as St Marys Church in the distance

Background imageAugust Collection: Tintagel Castle Beach, August 1927

Tintagel Castle Beach, August 1927
A GWR publicity view of the ruins of Tintagel Castle on the rugged northern coast of Cornwall. This image looks down into the valley and the beach between the medieval castle and the mainland

Background imageAugust Collection: Tintagel Castle, August 1927

Tintagel Castle, August 1927
A GWR publicity view of the ruins of Tintagel Castle on the rugged northern coast of Cornwall. This image looks across the valley between the medieval castle and the mainland

Background imageAugust Collection: Tintagel Castle, view across the creek, August 1927

Tintagel Castle, view across the creek, August 1927
A GWR publicity view of the ruins of Tintagel Castle on the rugged northern coast of Cornwall. This image looks across the creek between the medieval castle and the mainland

Background imageAugust Collection: Tintagel Castle Looking Uphill, August 1927

Tintagel Castle Looking Uphill, August 1927
A GWR publicity view of the ruins of Tintagel Castle on the rugged northern coast of Cornwall. This image looks uphill towards the medieval castle and was taken in August 1927

Background imageAugust Collection: Tintagel Castle, Cornwall, August 1927

Tintagel Castle, Cornwall, August 1927
A GWR publicity view of the ruins of Tintagel Castle on the rugged northern coast of Cornwall. This image looks uphill towards the medieval castle and was taken in August 1927

Background imageAugust Collection: St Michaels Mount from Marazion Beach, August 1935

St Michaels Mount from Marazion Beach, August 1935
A GWR publicity view of St Michaels Mount in Cornwall from the sandy beach at Marazion in August 1935. The tide is low so the causeway is visible and people are out on the beach

Background imageAugust Collection: On the Mount at St Michaels Mount, Cornwall, August 1935

On the Mount at St Michaels Mount, Cornwall, August 1935
A GWR publicity view of holidaymakers on St Michaels Mount in Cornwall, taken on a sunny day in August 1935

Background imageAugust Collection: St Michaels Mount at Low Tide, August 1935

St Michaels Mount at Low Tide, August 1935
A GWR publicity image of the Cornish landmark St Michaels Mount at low tide, August 1935. Some people are walking along the causeway between the castle and Marazion Beach

Background imageAugust Collection: St Michaels Mount at High Tide, August 1928

St Michaels Mount at High Tide, August 1928
A GWR publicity image of the Cornish landmark St Michaels Mount at high tide, August 1928. The causeway linking Marazion to the castle is nowhere to be seen

Background imageAugust Collection: St Michaels Mount at Low Tide, August 1928

St Michaels Mount at Low Tide, August 1928
A GWR publicity image of the Cornish landmark St Michaels Mount at low tide, August 1928. A ribbon of people are walking along the causeway between the castle and Marazion

Background imageAugust Collection: St Michaels Mount, Cornwall, August 1928

St Michaels Mount, Cornwall, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of St Michaels Mount in Cornwall, taken from the sea in August 1928. The image shows the craggy Cornish rocks of the coastline and the castle at the top

Background imageAugust Collection: St Mawes from the Castle, Cornwall, August 1928

St Mawes from the Castle, Cornwall, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of the coastal village of St Mawes in Cornwall, taken in August 1928 from St Mawes Castle

Background imageAugust Collection: St Mawes Harbour, Cornwall, August 1928

St Mawes Harbour, Cornwall, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of the village of St Mawes in Cornwall in August 1928, showing a number of small boats moored up in the harbour

Background imageAugust Collection: St Mawes, Cornwall, August 1928

St Mawes, Cornwall, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of Summers Beach at the village of St Mawes in Cornwall in August 1928. The image shows several small boats moored up in the harbour

Background imageAugust Collection: Looe Beach and Island, Cornwall, August 1951

Looe Beach and Island, Cornwall, August 1951
A GWR publicity view of East Looe Beach and St Georges Island, Cornwall, August 1951. Holidaymakers are lounging on the beach

Background imageAugust Collection: Looe, Banjo Pier and Beach, Cornwall, August 1951

Looe, Banjo Pier and Beach, Cornwall, August 1951
A GWR publicity view of the Banjo Pier at Looe and East Looe Beach in Cornwall, August 1951. The pier was the first of its type built in the world

Background imageAugust Collection: Looe Harbour, Cornwall, August 1951

Looe Harbour, Cornwall, August 1951
A GWR publicity view of Looe Harbour and Bridge in Cornwall, August 1951, showing small boats at the quay and harbour lining the banks of the river

Background imageAugust Collection: Looe Beach from Banjo Quay, Cornwall, August 1951

Looe Beach from Banjo Quay, Cornwall, August 1951
A GWR publicity view of the coastal town of Looe and East Looe Beach in Cornwall. Taken in August 1951 from the banjo pier this image shows holidaymakers taking a stroll along the pier

Background imageAugust Collection: Looe Beach, Cornwall, August 1951

Looe Beach, Cornwall, August 1951
A GWR publicity view of East Looe Beach and the coastal town of Looe in Cornwall, August 1951. This image was probably taken from a boat on the water looking back to the shore

Background imageAugust Collection: East Looe Beach, Cornwall, August 1951

East Looe Beach, Cornwall, August 1951
A GWR publicity view of East Looe Beach in Cornwall, August 1951, showing holidaymakers covering the sand. Couples and families are lounging in deckchairs enjoying the sunshine

Background imageAugust Collection: Looe Harbour and Bridge, Cornwall, August 1951

Looe Harbour and Bridge, Cornwall, August 1951
A GWR publicity view of Looe harbour and bridge, Cornwall, August 1951. The stone bridge was built in 1853 and connects the western and eastern sides of the town

Background imageAugust Collection: The Banjo Pier at Looe, Cornwall, August 1936

The Banjo Pier at Looe, Cornwall, August 1936
A GWR publicity view of the Banjo Pier at Looe in Cornwall, August 1936. The pier was the first of its type built in the world and is so called because it looks like a banjo from above

Background imageAugust Collection: Scilly Isle Flower Traffic, Cornwall, August 1928

Scilly Isle Flower Traffic, Cornwall, August 1928
A GWR publicity image taken on one of the Scilly Isles off the coast of Cornwall in August 1928, showing boats at the harbour loading flowers for shipping to the mainland

Background imageAugust Collection: Overview of Teignmouth, Devon, August 1950

Overview of Teignmouth, Devon, August 1950
A GWR publicity view of Teignmouth in Devon, taken from the golf course in August 1950 and showing the fields surrounding the seaside town as well as the south Devon coastline

Background imageAugust Collection: Boats on Shaldon Beach, Devon, August 1937

Boats on Shaldon Beach, Devon, August 1937
A GWR publicity view of several small boats on the beach at Shaldon, at the mouth of the River Teign in Devon, August 1937

Background imageAugust Collection: West Beach, Teignmouth, Devon, August 1930

West Beach, Teignmouth, Devon, August 1930
A GWR publicity view of Back Beach at Teignmouth in Devon, August 1930. The beach is lined with holidaymakers in deckchairs sunning themselves in the summer sunshine

Background imageAugust 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 imageAugust 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 imageAugust Collection: Bigbury-on-Sea & Burgh Island from Challaborough Cove, August 1928

Bigbury-on-Sea & Burgh Island from Challaborough Cove, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of Bigbury-on-Sea & Burgh Island on the southern coast of Devon. Taken from Challaborough Cove, just north of Bigbury-on-Sea, in August 1928

Background imageAugust Collection: Bigbury & Bantham Sands, Devon, August 1928

Bigbury & Bantham Sands, Devon, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of Bigbury & Bantham Sands on the southern coast of Devon, August 1928. A couple are having a picnic on the top of the cliffs, looking down at holidaymakers on the beach below

Background imageAugust Collection: Bantham & Bigbury Sands, Devon, August 1928

Bantham & Bigbury Sands, Devon, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of Bantham & Bigbury Sands in Devon, August 1928, showing the beach at low tide with the coastline in the distance

Background imageAugust Collection: Bantham, Devon, August 1928

Bantham, Devon, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of Bantham on the south Devon coast, August 1928, showing a number of tents nestled among the grass covered dunes

Background imageAugust Collection: The West End of Sidmouth Beach, Devon, August 1936

The West End of Sidmouth Beach, Devon, August 1936
A GWR publicity view of the west end of the beach at Sidmouth in Devon, August 1936. Holidaymakers are spread out on the shingle beach enjoying the summer sunshine and lounging in deckchairs

Background imageAugust 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 imageAugust 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

Background imageAugust Collection: Sidmouth from Connaught Gardens, Devon, August 1936

Sidmouth from Connaught Gardens, Devon, August 1936
A GWR publicity view of Sidmouth in Devon seen from Connaught Gardens to the west of the town. Taken in August 1936 the image shows the shingle beach at low tide with many holidaymakers enjoying

Background imageAugust Collection: Capstone Hill, Ilfracombe, Devon, 1929

Capstone Hill, Ilfracombe, Devon, 1929
A GWR publicity view of Capstone Hill and Wildersmouth Cove at Ilfracombe in Devon, August 1929. The Promenade and the Capstone Parade can be seen hugging the shoreline in this image

Background imageAugust Collection: St Helier, Jersey, August 1934

St Helier, Jersey, August 1934
A GWR publicity view of the beach at St Helier on Jersey in the Channel Islands, taken in August 1934. Holidaymakers are enjoying themselves on the sand with the lido

Background imageAugust Collection: Greve d Ayelte Public Recreation Ground, Jersey, August 1934

Greve d Ayelte Public Recreation Ground, Jersey, August 1934
A GWR publicity view of people at a public recreation ground near Greve d Ayelte on Jersey in the Channel Islands, taken August 1934



All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping