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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
Earl of Clancarty, No. 5058 with Dinmore Manor, No. 7820 at Aller Junction, September 1958
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Motoring from Manor House Hotel, 1947A booklet describing places to visit near to the GWRs Manor House Hotel in Devon, 1947
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 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
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