Boat Gallery

Each Beach, Teignmouth, Devon, c.1925

A GWR publicity view of holidaymakers on Teignmouth Town Beach on the eastern side of the town, c.1925. The image shows a typical seaside scene; families are enjoying themselves on the beach, with various amusements close by including a carousel or merry-go-round, and a stall selling postcards.
St Michael's Church and the large houses on the seafront can be seen in the background

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GWR Publicity Poster, London, 1946

The poster was produced by the GWR just after the Second World War. It was designed by Frank Henry Mason. The huge dome of St Paul's Cathedral dominates the skyline. In the distance cranes can be seen, assisting in the rebuilding of London after the Blitz. The Thames in the foreground is busy with boats and barges, coming and going under Blackfriars Bridge

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South Embankment, Dartmouth, August 1950

The steamer, the PS Compton Castle, is moored at the South Embankment in Dartmouth. It is packed full of visitors embarking after using the ferry crossing from Kingswear. In the background the GWR steamer, the Mew, can be seen. In 1950 it was being operated by British Railways

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1950, 1950s, Boat, Compton Castle, Dartmouth, Devon, Ferry, Passengers, River, River Dart, Steamer, The Mew