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Turntable at Ifracombe Engine Shed, Devon, 1950sA view of the turntable at Ilfracombe Engine Shed, Devon in the 1950s. The turntable was used to turn steam locomotives so that they could return in the direction from which they had come
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
Earl of Clancarty, No. 5058 with Dinmore Manor, No. 7820 at Aller Junction, September 1958
Exmouth Beach, Devon, July 1950A crowd of children are gathered on the beach at Exmouth to watch a showing of Punch and Judy. Other families are enjoying the beach and the sea
King Class locomotive at Dawlish, 1933
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
Plymouth Tinside Lido, c. 1935Crowds are gathered on the steps of the Lido to take part in swimming, bathing and diving. The Lido opened in 1935 and was built to a classic art deco style
Newton Abbot Station, Devon, 1945A view of Newton Abbot station in Devon, 1945, showing Southern Railway locomotive No. 1848 at the station. Newton Abbot station underwent an extension and rebuild between the wars
Plympton Station, Devon, c. 1920A view of Plympton Station, Devon, c.1920, showing a few passengers on the platforms and the station buildings. Plympton station opened in June 1848 as part of the South Devon Railway
Walkham ViaductA timber viaduct on the Plymouth to Tavistock line
Castle Class, No. 7029, Clun Castle at Newton Abbot Station, c. 1950sA view of Castle Class, No. 7029, Clun Castle at Newton Abbot Station, Devon, c.1950s. The station opened with the name Newton in December 1846 by the South Devon Railway Company
Overall view of Newton Abbot Station, Devon, c. 1920sAn overall view of Newton Abbot Station, Devon, c.1920s. The station opened with the name Newton in December 1846 by the South Devon Railway Company
Brent Station, Devon, c. 1950sA view of Brent station, Devon, c.1950s, showing a locomotive at the station and members of station staff on the platform
Gara Bridge Station, DevonA member of station staff stands on the down platform at Gara Bridge Station looking south towards Kingsbridge. The level crossing gates behind him are closed to rail traffic
Steer Point Station, Devon, c. 1898A view of Steer Point station on the Plymouth to Yealmpton Line, at Brixton, east of Plymouth in Devon, c.1898. The station opened in January 1898 and closed in 1930
Dartmouth and Kingswear from Warfleet, c1900A GWR publicity shot. This photograph was taken prior to the building of the Naval College building in 1905. The wooden hulk, Britannia, can be seen far upstream. It was used as a cadet training ship
Horrabridge, Devon, 1923A view of the village of Horrabridge in Devon, 1923, showing the tracks and rolling stock in the foreground. Horrabridge station opened on the South Devon and Tavistock Railway in 1859
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
Brixham Harbour and town, Devon, c. 1930sTwo couples are enjoying the sights and sounds of a busy Brixham Harbour. One lady sunbathes, whilst her partner paints the view. The town on Brixham can be seen in the background
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
Southern Locomotive, Lydford, at Okehampton Station, 1957A Southern Railway locomotive, no.34106 (named Lydford and part of the Battle of Britain class) sits at Okehampton Station in June 1957
Exmouth Beach, Devon, July 1923A GWR publicity view of Exmouth Beach, looking south east along the coast of Devon, in July 1923. The water is full of small boats and people are gathered towards the far end of the beach
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
King George V at Plymouth, c1930sKing class locomotive number 6000, King George V, can be seen here at the GWRs Millbay Docks in Plymouth. It is seen alongside a Western Nation bus
Paignton Promenade, Devon, Summer 1950A view looking south along the promenade at Paignton. It is adorned with flags of the World, perhaps celebrating the football World Cup taking place in Brazil during June and July of 1950
The Square, Barnstaple, September 1934Several people are enjoying the formal gardens of The Square in Barnstaple. Behind The Square various shops can be seen including Maison Viola (dressmakers)
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
Opening ceremony of the Plymouth to Yealmpton Line, January 1898A view of the Opening Ceremony at Yealmpton Station on the Plymouth to Yealmpton Line, Devon in January 1898
Bungalows at Exmouth, Devon, July 1923A GWR publicity view of seaside bungalows at Exmouth in Devon, July 1923. Each bungalow has direct access to the water via a ladder which leads down to boats waiting below
Blackpool Sands, Devon, c1950Dozens of families are enjoying the beach at Blackpool Sands. The beach is 4 miles south of Dartmouth
Newton Abbot Station, Devon, c. 1920sA view of Newton Abbot Station, Devon, c.1920s. The station opened with the name Newton in December 1846 by the South Devon Railway Company
Signal gantry at Newton Abbot Station, Devon, c. 1920A view of signal gantry at Newton Abbot Station, Devon, c.1920. The station opened with the name Newton in December 1846 by the South Devon Railway Company
Horrabridge Station, Devon, c. 1960sA view of Horrabridge Station in Devon, c.1960s, taken at platform level. Horrabridge station opened on the South Devon and Tavistock Railway in 1859 and closed to passengers in 1962
Horrabridge Station, Devon, April 1960A view of Horrabridge station in Devon taken in April 1960, showing engine number 1434 passing engine number 5531. Horrabridge station opened on the South Devon and Tavistock Railway in 1859
Horrabridge Station, Devon, August 1954A view of Horrabridge Station in Devon, taken from the window of a train carriage at the station in August 1954, showing the platform, station building and signal box
Bittaford Platform, Devon, c. 1960A view of a disused Bittaford Platform in Devon, taken around 1960, soon after its closure. This unstaffed station opened in 1907 by the Bittaford Viaduct and closed in 1959
Bishops Nympton and Molland Station, Devon, c. 1960A view of Bishops Nympton and Molland Station in Devon, c.1960. Originally part of the Devon & Somerset Railway the station opened in the 1870s
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 from Shaldon, Devon, August 1937A GWR publicity view of the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon, showing the estuary, beaches, town and pier. This image was taken in August 1937 from the Shaldon Botanical Gardens on the southern
Teignmouth from Shaldon, Devon, September 1933A GWR publicity view of the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon, showing the estuary, beaches, town and pier. This image was taken in September 1933 from the Shaldon Botanical Gardens on the southern
Bittaford Platform and Viaduct, Devon, c. 1920sA view of Bittaford Platform and Viaduct, Devon, c.1920s. This unstaffed station opened in 1907 by the Bittaford Viaduct and closed in 1959
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
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
Each Beach, Teignmouth, Devon, c. 1925A 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
The Pavilion at Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934A GWR publicity view of holidaymakers outside the Victoria Pavilion at Capstone Parade in Ilfracombe, Devon, in September 1934
Fore Street, Totnes, Devon, c1910A view looking west up Fore Street towards the famous Eastgate arch. The arch was an Elizabethan structure that marked the boundary of the old medieval town
Paignton Harbour, c. 1960sA rather glamorous woman and a fisherman sit amongst lobster baskets and boats in this staged shot from the 1960s. The light coloured building in the background is the Harbour Light Cafe
Goodrington Sands, Devon, 1933This view of Goodrington Sands, Paignton, shows hoards of families enjoying the beach. A slide can be seen in the sea providing entertainment for everyone!
Lynmouth, Devon, September 1934A view looking south up the short steep hill that is Lynmouth Street by the quay. Lots of families are bustling around the village and harbour
South Embankment, Dartmouth, August 1950The 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
Brixham Harbour, Devon, c1930sA group of fishermen are gathered at Brixham Harbour, in this view looking south-east. The harbour is busy with fishing vessels
Churston Station, about 1960This view of Churston station shows the platform for the branch line to Brixham. A porter is sorting out cages, presumably from the fish traffic from the harbour
Brixham Station Fish DockThis image of the Brixham Station fish dock dates from about 1960. Brixham was a popular fishing town and exported their fish to larger towns and cities
Brixham Station in about 1960A view of Brixham Station in about 1960 looking towards Churston. A man and a porter stand talking on the platform waiting for the next arrival
Tank engine, No. 1452, waiting at Brixham StationThis view of the 0-4-2 tank locomotive waiting at Brixham Station was probably taken in the late 1950s. The locomotive was taken out of service in June 1960
Royal Tour of West Country - The Queen at Barnstaple Station, 8th May 1956This photograph shows The Queen inspecting troops at Barnstaple station in North Devon as part of her Royal Tour of the West Country on 8th May 1956
Teignmouth Beach, Devon, August 1937A GWR publicity view of the west end of the beach at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon. Taken in August 1937 this image shows holidaymakers on the beach
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
Teignmouth, East Beach, August 1950A GWR publicity view of the town beach at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon. Taken in August 1950 from the sand of the beach
Teignmouth Promenade and East Beach, Devon, August 1950A GWR publicity view of the promenade and main beach at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon, August 1950. The seafront houses of the Esplanade hide most of the church tower of St Michael s
Teignmouth Promenade, Devon, August 1950A GWR publicity view of the promenade at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon, August 1950. Bunting decorates the lamp posts along the front where people are walking in the coastal breeze
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
East Beach at Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937A GWR publicity view of holidaymakers on Teignmouth Town Beach on the eastern side of the town, August 1937. The image shows a typical seaside scene; families are enjoying themselves on the beach
Teignmouth to Shaldon Ferry, Devon, August 1937A GWR publicity view of passengers disembarking the Shaldon Ferry in Devon in August 1937. The seaside town of Teignmouth can be seen on the opposite side of the estuary
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
Shaldon Beach, Devon, August 1937A GWR publicity view of Shaldon Beach in Devon, taken in August 1937. This image shows the Marine Parade running along the length of the beach with the headland in the distance
Boats near The Grand Pier at Teignmouth, Devon, September 1933A GWR publicity view of the seaside at Teignmouth, Devon in September 1933. This image shows the east or Town Beach and was taken from the Grand Pier with lots of small boats anchored nearby
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
Winter Gardens, Teignmouth, Devon, August 1930A GWR publicity view of the Winter Gardens at Teignmouth in Devon, August 1930, showing people playing bowls on a green in front of a small concert hall
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
Smugglers Lane, Teignmouth, Devon, c. 1925A GWR publicity view of Smugglers Lane, Teignmouth, Devon, c.1925. Smugglers Lane runs from Holcombe on the outskirts of Teignmouth to the sea
East Beach, Teignmouth, Devon, c. 1925A GWR publicity view of the seaside at Teignmouth, c.1925. This image shows the east or Town Beach and was probably taken from the Grand Pier
Smugglers Lane, Teignmouth, Devon, c. 1924A GWR publicity view of Smugglers Lane, Teignmouth, Devon, c.1924. Smugglers Lane runs from Holcombe on the outskirts of Teignmouth to the sea, with the railway line crossing at the seafront
Exmouth Promenade, Devon, July 1950A GWR publicity view of the Esplanade at the seaside town of Exmouth in Devon, July 1950. Groups of young ladies wearing sunglasses are seen walking along the promenade in the summer sunshine
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 Beach, Devon, July 1936A GWR publicity view of Exmouth Beach in Devon, July 1936. Families and holidaymakers are enjoying themselves on the sandy beach at Exmouth, with boats at the shoreline and anchored on the water
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
Clock Tower & Esplanade, Exmouth, Devon, August 1931A 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
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
Kingsley Statue and Quayside, Bideford, c. 1930sA GWR publicity view of the statue of 19th century social and work reformer, Charles Kingsley and the promenade at Bideford in Devon
