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Bigbury-on-Sea from Burgh Island, Devon, September 1935A GWR publicity view of Bigbury-on-Sea on the southern coast of Devon, taken from Burgh Island in September 1935. The image shows the art-deco style Burgh Island Hotel and a number of houses
St Ives Station, Cornwall, c. 1950sA view of St Ives Station, Cornwall, c.1950s with steam locomotives departing and arriving into the station. The station opened in 1877 and is the terminus for the line from St Erth a few miles away
Bigbury-on-Sea from Burgh Island, Devon, September 1935A GWR publicity view of Bigbury-on-Sea on the southern coast of Devon, taken from Burgh Island in September 1935. The image shows what is now The Pilchard Inn on the tidal island
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
The Seafront at Sidmouth, Devon, August 1931A 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
Portreath, Cornwall, September 1928A GWR publicity view of Portreath, near Redruth in Cornwall, September 1928. Portreath beach lies below with holidaymakers enjoying the sunshine on the North Cornish coast
Castle Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall, 1924A view of Castle Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall in February 1924. People are taking a stroll along the promenade in the sunshine past the grand Falmouth Hotel
The Banjo Pier at Looe, Cornwall, c. 1930A GWR publicity view of the Banjo Pier at Looe in Cornwall, c.1930. The pier was the first of its type built in the world and is so called because it looks like a banjo from above
Greve de Lecq, Jersey, c. 1930sA GWR publicity view of La Greve de Lecq on the northern coast of Jersey in the Channel Islands, summer c.1934. This image shows the beach with holidaymakers enjoying the summer weather; sunbathing
The Golden Sands of Wales, 1924This illustration of The Golden Sands of Wales comes from a souvenir booklet produced by the GWR to coincide with the 1924 British Empire Exhibition
Looe, Cornwall, August 1936A GWR Publicity view of the small coastal town of Looe in Cornwall, August 1936. Holidaymakers are swimming in the sea just off East Looe Beach with small fishing boats further out in the water
Lynmouth from Lynton, Devon, 1929A view of Lynmouth from Lynton showing the north Devon coastal cliffs in the distance, taken in August 1929. The original iconic Rhenish Tower can be seen on the pier at the bottom of this image
Teignmouth Beach, Devon, August 1950A GWR publicity view of the East Beach at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon, August 1950. This image was probably taken from the Grand Pier
Gorey & Mont Orgueil Castle, Jersey, c. 1920sA GWR publicity view of Gorey and Mont Orgueil Castle on the eastern coast of Jersey in the Channel Islands, c.1920s. A family group are enjoying the beach and summer sunshine while on their holidays
Great Orme, Llandudno, Caernarfonshire, 1920sA GWR Publicity view of a large gathering of people at Great Orme, near Llandudno, Caernarvonshire, North Wales, in the 1920s
Fowey, Cornwall, c. 1930sA GWR Publicity view of Fowey in Cornwall, c.1930s. A small group of holidaymakers sit on the rocks overlooking the Fowey River. There is a diving board near them with a gull sitting on it
Sennen Cove, Cornwall, c. 1910A GWR Publicity view of Sennen Cove (Porth Senan), near Lands End, Cornwall, c.1910. The pale sand of Sennen Beach stretches into the distance as the coastline curves round to form a quiet Cornish
Padstow Harbour, Cornwall, 1927Atmospheric view of Padstow Harbour, Cornwall, August 1927. The tide is out and a number of rowing boats and small fishing vessels are moored up on the bed of the harbour
Coverack, CornwallPicturesque view of Coverack, Cornwall in the early 20th century. A couple of motor cars make their way up the quiet road past thatched cottages overlooking the rocky beach
Cadgwith, Cornwall, c. 1920sView of the village of Cadgwith, Cornwall, c.1920s. The beach is just visible behind a number of cottages and boat shed buildings
Carlyon Bay, Cornwall c. 1930sA view of Carlyon Bay, Cornwall c.1930s. The Carlyon Bay Hotel is on the top of the cliffs overlooking the bay in the sunshine
Carlyon Bay, Crinnis Beach, Cornwall, c. 1934View from the cliffs at Carlyon Bay, Crinnis Beach looking down on the Cornish Riviera Club c.1934. A couple are playing tennis on one of the many tennis courts
Crinnis Beach at Carlyon Bay, Cornwall, c. 1930A GWR Publicity view of Crinnis Beach at Carlyon Bay, Cornwall around 1930, showing beach huts and tennis courts
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
Intercity 125 with St Michaels MountA view of an Inter-city 125 nearing Penzance in Cornwall with St Michaels Mount in the background. Here the main line runs parallel with Long Rock Beach between Penzance and Marazion
Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall, c. 1923A GWR publicity view of Porthminster Beach and St Ives in Cornwall, c.1923. St Ives harbour can be seen full of small boats
Trendrine Farm, St Ives, June 1946A GWR publicity view of Trendrine Farm in the St Ives area of Cornwall, taken in June 1946. The image was taken to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera
Song of the Sea Cave, Nanjizel, Cornwall, c. 1950A GWR publicity view of the Song of the Sea Cave at Nanjizel Beach near Lands End in Cornwall, c.1950
St Michaels Mount, Penzance, c. 1950A GWR publicity view of St Michaels Mount near Penzance in Cornwall, c.1950, showing the castle and mount silhouetted against the sky and several small boats pulled up onto the beach
Newlyn Green, Penzance, c. 1938A GWR publicity view of the Green in Newlyn, south of Penzance, Cornwall, c.1938, showing newly planted shrubs and pathways running along the sea front
Logan Rock, Cornwall, February 1924A GWR publicity view of Logan Rock near Treen in Cornwall, February 1924. The rock is naturally balanced and weighs 65 tons. It has its own local legend, attracting tourists to the area
Par Cliffs, Cornwall, May 1949A GWR publicity view of the cliffs at Par Sands, Cornwall, May 1949. Par Beach lies on the Cornish Riviera by the fishing port of Par which became an important industrial town in the 19th century for
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
Newquay, Cornwall, 1933A GWR publicity view of the seaside town of Newquay in Cornwall, taken from the Towan Headland area in 1933. The image shows the cliffs and beaches of Newquay from between two gateway posts
Newquay Golf Course & Pentire Beach, Cornwall, c. 1927A GWR publicity view of Newquay Golf Course on the Pentire Headland, c.1927. The image shows several people playing a round of golf on the green with Fistral Beach
Newquay Harbour, Cornwall, July 1923A GWR publicity view of Newquay Harbour on the northern coast of Cornwall, July 1923, showing a number of sailing boats moored up in the harbour at low tide
Banjo Quay and Beach at Looe, Cornwall, August 1951A GWR publicity view of the Banjo Pier at Looe in Cornwall, August 1951. The pier was the first of its type built in the world and is so called because it looks like a banjo from above
East Looe Beach, Cornwall, August 1951A 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
Entrance to Looe Harbour, Cornwall, August 1936A GWR publicity view of the coastal town of Looe in Cornwall. Taken in August 1936 this image shows the entrance to harbour at low tide with people boarding a small boat
Looe Quay, Cornwall, August 1936A GWR publicity view of the quay at Looe in Cornwall, August 1936, showing men on the deck of a boat moored up in the harbour with wooden crates filled with rope or fishing nets
East Looe Beach, Cornwall, August 1936A GWR publicity view of East Looe Beach on the Cornish coast, August 1936. This image was taken from the cliff overlooking the beach
The Banjo Pier at Looe, Cornwall, August 1936A 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
Looe Bay, Cornwall, August 1936A GWR publicity view of the coastal town of Looe and Looe Bay, Cornwall, August 1936. This image shows the Banjo Pier at the Looe Estuary
Looe Quay, Cornwall, c. 1930A GWR publicity view of the coastal town of Looe in Cornwall, taken looking upstream in c.1930. The church tower of The Parish of Saint Nicholas is in the bottom right of the image
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
Poldhu Cove Golf Course, near Mullion, Cornwall, c. 1930sA GWR publicity view of Poldhu Cove Golf Course, near Mullion in Cornwall, c.1930s. A man and a woman are playing golf on the green at the top of the cliffs overlooking the sea
Kynance Cove, Cornwall, July 1924A GWR publicity view of the coast at Kynance Cove in Cornwall, July 1924. The stretch of sand seen here is Pentreath Beach
Sennen Cove near Lands End, Cornwall, c. 1950A GWR publicity view of Sennen Cove near Lands End in Cornwall, c.1950, showing the village in the foreground with the Porth Senan harbour wall stretching out into the dark water of the bay
Lands End and Longships Lighthouse, Cornwall, c. 1928A GWR publicity view of the northern side of Lands End, Cornwall, c.1928, showing Longships Lighthouse in the distance
Lands End, Cornwall, c. 1928A GWR publicity view of the north side of Lands End, Cornwall, c.1928, showing the rugged coastal cliffs
Teignmouth from Shaldon, Devon, August 1930A GWR publicity view of the seaside town of Teignmouth taken from the village of Shaldon across the Teign estuary in August 1930
Maidencombe, near Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937A GWR publicity view of the beach at Maidencombe, near Teignmouth in Devon. Taken in August 1937, this image shows holidaymakers enjoying the beach and bathing in the calm sea
Boats at Teignmouth Pier, Devon, Summer 1933A GWR publicity view of small sailing boats near the Grand Pier at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon. Taken in the summer of 1933 a swimmer wearing a white bathing cap is also in the water
East Beach, Teignmouth, Devon, August 1930A GWR publicity view of East or Town Beach at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon, August 1930. This image was probably taken from the Grand Pier
Exmouth Pavilion, Devon, July 1950A GWR publicity view of the Pavilion along the seafront at Exmouth in Devon, July 1950. This image was taken from the corner of Carlton Hill as it joins the Esplanade or Promenade
The Promenade at Exmouth, Devon, July 1950A GWR publicity view of the Esplanade or Promenade at the seaside town of Exmouth in Devon, July 1950. The Pavilion can just be seen on the right of the image and Exmouth Beach
Exmouth from Orcombe Point, Devon, July 1936A GWR publicity view of the seaside town of Exmouth from Orcombe Point to the south east, in Devon, July 1936. Exmouth Beach stretches out along the coastline
Exmouth, Devon, August 1931A 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
Challaborough Cove, Devon, August 1928A GWR publicity view of Challaborough Cove near Bigbury-on-Sea in Devon, August 1928. Challisborough Beach is seen here on a quiet day in summer with a couple of small boats beached on the sand at
Challaborough Cove, near Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, September 1935A GWR publicity view of Challaborough Cove in Devon, taken from the Bigbury-on-Sea direction in September 1935. Challisborough Beach is seen here on very quiet sunny day in late summer
Bigbury-on-Sea Sands, Devon, August 1928A GWR publicity view of Bigbury-on-Sea Sands, on the southern coast of Devon, August 1928. Holidaymakers appear to be beach-combing on the sand during low tide between Bigbury-on-Sea and Burgh Island
Bideford, Devon, c. 1930sA GWR publicity view of the port town of Bideford, on the northern coast of Devon, c.1930s. The image was taken up the hill from the eastern shore of the River Torridge
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
Burgh Island, Devon, September 1935A GWR publicity view of Burgh Island on the southern coast of Devon. Taken from Bigbury or Bantham Sands, opposite Bigbury-on-Sea in September 1935
Bigbury-on-Sea & Burgh Island from Challaborough Cove, August 1928A 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
Bigbury & Bantham Sands, Devon, August 1928A 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
Bigbury-on-Sea & Burgh Island, Devon, August 1928A GWR publicity view of Bigbury-on-Sea & Burgh Island on the southern coast of Devon, August 1928. Burgh Island is a small tidal island connected to the mainland at low tide via Bigbury Beach
Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, September 1935A GWR publicity image taken from Burgh Island near Bigbury-on-Sea in Devon, September 1935, showing a beached small pleasure yacht
Bantham Sands, Devon, August 1928A GWR publicity view of Bantham Beach on the south Devon coast, August 1928, showing holidaymakers and day-trippers strolling along the sands at low tide
Sidmouth from Salcombe Hill, August 1931A 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
Sidmouth Beach, Devon, August 1931A 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
On the Beach at Sidmouth, Devon, August 1936A GWR publicity view of the shingle beach at Sidmouth in South Devon in August 1936. The beach is full of holidaymakers enjoying the summer sunshine; lounging in deckchairs and paddling in the sea
Sidmouth from Salcombe Hill, Devon, October 1925A GWR publicity view of Sidmouth taken from Salcombe Hill in Devon in October 1925. The view shows Sidmouth surrounded by fields and cliffs to the east and west
Overview of The Promenade at Sidmouth, Devon, August 1931A 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
Cliffs at Ilfracombe, DevonA GWR publicity view of the cliffs near Ilfracombe in Devon in c.1920s-1930s. The Chapel of St Nicholas can be seen on the top of the cliff towards the right of the image
Capstone Hill, Ilfracombe, Devon, 1929A 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
Plemont, Jersey, August 1934A GWR Publicity view of Plemont Beach on the north side of Jersey in the Channel Islands, taken in August 1934. This view shows the cliffs towards the prehistoric site
Dixcart Bay, Sark, 1925A GWR publicity view of Dixcart Bay on southern coast of Sark in the Channel Islands, taken in 1925. This image shows the sand and pebble beach at low tide
Havre Gosselin, Sark, 1925A GWR publicity view of Havre Gosselin on the western coast of Sark in the Channel Islands, taken in 1925. A number of small boats are using this natural harbour to moor up safely
Port du Moulin, Sark, 1925A GWR publicity view of Port du Moulin on the north-western coast of Sark in the Channel Islands, 1925. This image shows the distinctive coastal arches in the bay
Les Autelets, Sark, 1925A GWR publicity view of Les Autelets on Sark in the Channel Islands, taken in 1925. These rocks have been painted and photographed for well over 100 years
La Greve de Lecq, Jersey, August 1934A GWR publicity view of La Greve de Lecq on the northern coast of Jersey in the Channel Islands, August 1934. This image shows the beach with holidaymakers enjoying the summer weather; deckchairs
La Rocque, Jersey, June 1925A GWR publicity view of La Rocque on the south-eastern coast of Jersey in the Channel Islands, taken in June 1925. This image shows the harbour