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Ivybridge Station and Viaduct, Devon, c. 1890A view of Ivybridge station and the Ivybridge Viaduct, Devon, c.1890. This is Brunels old timber viaduct, shown prior to its replacement in 1892
Royal Albert Bridge, under construction c1858
Penryn Viaduct, early 1920sA timber viaduct on the Falmouth branch line. The embankment in the background replaced the viaduct in 1923
Severn Bridge Station, Gloucestershire, c. 1910This view from the western bank of the Severn shows the full length of the Severn Railway Bridge as it extends over to Sharpness, c.1910
Walkham ViaductA timber viaduct on the Plymouth to Tavistock line
Royal Albert Bridge, 1939A view of the Saltash Bridge spanning the Tamar River
Royal Albert Bridge, c1900Built 1859 and designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Tregagle Viaduct, 1898A timber viaduct on the main line bwteen Milltown and Truro. It was replaced in 1902
Construction of the Royal Albert Bridge at Saltash, 1858The bridge was opened in May 1859
Kemble Station, Gloucestershire, c. 1940sA view of the Junction of Cirencester Branch towards Swindon at Kemble station in Gloucestershire, c.1940s. It opened in 1872, and closed to goods 1967
Wharncliffe Viaduct, c1920sA Castle Class locomotive speeds over the viaduct. It was built in 1837 and designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Maidenhead Bridge, c1890This image shows the widening of the bridge which took place between 1890-1893. The original bridge, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was built in the late 1830s
Royal Albert BridgeThe construction of the Royal Albert Bridge at Saltash in 1859
Footbridge at Saltford, c1900Two steam cranes lifting the girders of a footbridge into place
Barmouth Bridge, c. 1920sA view looking south east from Barmouth of Barmouth Bridge. The bridge opened in 1867. It is a single track timber viaduct built for the Aberystwyth and Pwllheli Railway
The Groves, Chester, Cheshire, June 1925A GWR Publicity view of The Groves and the River Dee at Chester, Cheshire, June 1925. People are fishing on the banks of the river and going on boat trips
Burrator Lake, Devon, August 1928View of Burrator Reservoir, Devon, August 1928 showing the suspension bridge and dam. A small group of people are admiring the vista from the path
The River Wye at Kerne Bridge, HerefordshireA 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
Fairford, August 1925Two children look over the bridge at Mill Pond and the River Coln. St Marys Church can be seen in the distance beyond Mill Lane
Bishops Road (Bishops Mews), Paddington, 1929The Great Western Railway acquired this property, containing garages, prior to development in 1930. The street was eventually demolished to make way for the new parcels depot development
Purton Station on the Gloucester LineA view of Purton Station on the Gloucester Line when it was still Broad Gauge. A broad gauge locomotive is approaching the station. The station opened in 1841 and closed in 1964
Looe Bridge, Cornwall, c. 1930A GWR publicity view of Looe Bridge in Cornwall, c.1930. This is the 1853 stone bridge which connects the western and eastern sides of the coastal town of Looe
Treviddo Viaduct, 1895A timber viaduct on the mainline between Treslugan and Liskeard. Completed in 1857 and replaced in 1898
Carnon Viaduct nr Perranwell, c1933A timber viaduct on the Falmouth Branch. It was replaced in 1933
Shaldon Bridge at Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937A GWR publicity view of Shaldon Bridge at Teignmouth in Devon, August 1937, showing the bridge stretching across the estuary with the village of Shaldon in the distance
Kerne Bridge, HerefordshireA 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
Old Dee Bridge, Chester, Cheshire, August 1927A GWR Publicity view of the Old Dee Bridge in Chester, Cheshire, August 1927. The bridge is made of red sandstone and is the oldest bridge in the city
Bridgnorth, Shropshire, August 1923A GWR Publicity view of the bridge over the River Severn at the town of Bridgnorth in Shropshire, August 1923. The river bridge divides the town into Low Town and High Town
Chester, Cheshire, 1940sA GWR Publicity view of the River Dee at Chester, Cheshire, in the late 1940s. People are sitting on the benches and strolling along The Groves beside the banks of the river
River Dee, Chester, Cheshire, 1935A GWR Publicity view of the River Dee at Chester, Cheshire, 1935. People are fishing on the banks of the river and returning from a boat trip
Radipole Lake, Weymouth, August 1929Families gather at Radipole Lake, also known as the Backwater, to feed the swans. The railway viaduct of the Weymouth and Portland Railway can be seen spanning the water in the distance
Wantage Road Station, Oxfordshire, c. 1920A view of Wantage Road Station in Oxfordshire, c.1920, showing the track and platforms. Wantage Road station opened at the village of Grove just north of Wantage in 1846 and closed to passengers
Gatehampton bridge and pumping station HEX 026Bridges, Viaducts & Tunnels, Gatehampton bridge and pumping station HEX 026
Penzance Viaduct, 1923A GWR publicity view of Penzance Viaduct in Cornwall, taken in 1923. Wooden viaducts across rivers became a common feature of the railway in Cornwall as they were a cheaper alternative to longer
Purton Station, looking towards SwindonThis photograph shows Purton Station in Wiltshire, looking towards Swindon. The road bridge, station buildings and nameboard are all visible. The station opened in 1841 and closed in 1964
Newquay, Cornwall, June 1951A GWR publicity view of Great Western Beach at Newquay in Cornwall, June 1951. This image shows a number of holidaymakers on the beach at the base of the island, below the Island House Bridge
Newquay Beach, Cornwall, June 1951A GWR publicity view of Great Western Beach and the Island House Bridge at Newquay in Cornwall, June 1951. Holidaymakers are lounging on the sandy beach below the bridge
Looking Upstream at Looe, Cornwall, c. 1930A GWR publicity view of the coastal town of Looe in Cornwall, c.1930. This image was taken from the river bank and is looking upstream showing the quay
Looe, Cornwall, March 1924A GWR publicity view of the coastal town of Looe in Cornwall, taken in March 1924 and looking upstream. The church tower of The Parish of Saint Nicholas is in the bottom right of the image
Shaldon Beach and Bridge, Devon, September 1933A GWR publicity view of Shaldon Beach and Bridge, Devon. Taken in September 1933 from the shingle, this image shows boats on the beach at low tide
The Riverside at Bideford, Devon, c. 1930sA GWR publicity riverside view of the port town of Bideford on the northern coast of Devon. Taken from the old Bideford Long Bridge on a summers day in the 1930s
Bideford, Devon, September 1934A GWR publicity view of the port town of Bideford in Devon, taken September 1934. This image shows the Old Bideford Long Bridge on the left and the River Torridge running through the town
Allerford, Somerset, September 1934A 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
Shipston on Stour, WarwickshireA GWR Publicity view of a woman and small child at the Bridge over the River Stour at Shipston-on-Stour in Warwickshire, c1920s
River Leam, Leamington Spa, June 1937A GWR Publicity view of Adelaide Bridge and the River Leam at Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, June 1937. Adelaide Bridge became a Grade II listed monument in 1991
Adelaide Bridge, Leamington Spa, c1924A GWR Publicity view of Adelaide Bridge and the River Leam at Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, c1924. Adelaide Bridge became a Grade II listed monument in 1991
Albert Clock, Barnstaple, September 1934A 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
The Groves, Chester, Cheshire, August 1927A GWR Publicity view of The Groves and the River Dee at Chester, Cheshire, August 1927. People are fishing on the banks of the river and going on boat trips
The River Dee at Chester, Cheshire, June 1925A GWR Publicity view of The Groves and the River Dee at Chester, Cheshire, in June 1925 with people going on boat trips on the river
Lechlade Halfpenny Bridge, September 1948A GWR Publicity view of the Halfpenny Bridge over the River Thames in Lechlade (Lechlade-on-Thames), near the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, September 1948
Bourton-on-the Water, c. 1925View looking south over the River Windrush. A young boy sits on New Bridge, built in 1911
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
Bude town from Summerleaze Crescent, 1923View of Bude town from Summerleaze Crescent in the sunshine in 1923. A lone woman walks down the path past a large building (now Adventure International) on her way into town
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
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
Paddington Station Approach, 1992This photograph shows the approach to London Paddington station during track remodelling in 1992. The A40 Westway Overpass runs on the right of the image, with Westbourne Bridge on the left
St Erth Bridge near St Ives, Cornwall, June 1946A GWR publicity view of St Erth Bridge and River near St Ives in Cornwall, taken in June 1946. The image was taken to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera
Loco No. 6435 at Stratford on Avon Station, 1965A view of newly restored locomotive number 6435 at Stratford on Avon on 24th April 1965 with many enthusiasts gathered to see its return from Totnes where it has been repainted in the green livery
Looe Harbour, Cornwall, August 1951A 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
Looe Harbour and Bridge, Cornwall, August 1951A 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
Adelaide Bridge, Leamington SpaA GWR Publicity view of Adelaide Bridge and the River Leam at Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, c1924. Adelaide Bridge became a Grade II listed monument in 1991
Trowbridge Station, c. 1920sA view of Trowbridge station in Wiltshire, taken c.1920s from the footbridge between the platforms, looking towards the Rose and Crown Inn
Savernake Low Level Station, 1957An interesting shot of Savernake Low Level Station, taken through the footbridge bridge that spans the track. The photograph, taken in 1957
Slade Viaduct, 1892Building of the replacement stone viaduct prior to the removal of the Brunels old timber viaduct
Uffington Station, Oxfordshire, May 1957A view of Uffington Station in Oxfordshire, May 1957, showing Uffington signal box, the bridge over the tracks and empty platforms
The approach to Paddington Station, c. 1940An image of the approach to Paddington Station on the tracks, c.1940, showing the bridges in the distance
Liskeard ViaductA timber viaduct on the main line in Cornwall
Liskeard Viaduct, c1920sA timber viaduct on the main line in Cornwall
Ringwell Viaduct, c1920sA timber viaduct on the Falmouth branch line. It was built in 1861 and replaced by an embankment in 1933
Ponsanooth Viaduct, c1920sThe Ponsanooth Viaduct, c1920s. A timber viaduct on the Falmouth Branch. Built in the early 1860s and replaced in 1930 this was a wonderful piece of engineering
Perran Viaduct, c1920sA timber viaduct on the Falmouth Branch. It was built in 1863 and replaced in 1927
Wharncliffe ViaductBuilt in 1837 and designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Firft BridgeA view of the Firft Bridge at Paddington and the Accommodation Barge going down the Grand Union Canel to Uxbridge
River Fowey, Lostwithiel, 1927A man and his horse are taking a dip in the River Fowey in this image from 1927. The bridge in the background is Tudor Bridge
Penwithers Viaduct, 1920The Penwithers Viaduct, 1920. A timber Class A viaduct on the Falmouth branch - it was 90ft high and 813ft long. It was replaced in 1926
Maidenhead Bridge, 1895Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel to carry the Great Western Railway across the Thames. It has the flattest brick arch in the World
St Germans ViaductA timber viaduct on the main line near Saltash. It was replaced in 1908
Coldrennick ViaductA timber viaduct on the main line bwteen Treslugan and Liskeard
River Avon, Batheaston, c1920A scenic view of the River Avon looking towards the village of Batheaston. The bridge is a toll bridge built in 1872 and links Batheaston with the village of Bathampton
Bathampton Station Bridges, SomersetA view of the many bridges that could be seen whilst standing on the platform at Bathampton Station in Somerset, including the soot stained footbridge in the foreground
Bathampton Station, Somerset, c. 1960A view of Bathampton Station in Somerset, c.1960, showing the platforms and bridges. The station opened in February 1857 off Mill Lane and closed in October 1966
Bathampton Station, SomersetA view of Bathampton Station in Somerset with a locomotive in steam at the platform and one of the bridges at the station in the background