Devon Collection (page 4)

Teignmouth, Devon, September 1933
A GWR publicity view of East or Town Beach at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon, September 1933. This image was probably taken from the Grand Pier

West Beach, Teignmouth, Devon, September 1933
A GWR publicity view of Back Beach at Teignmouth in Devon, September 1933. The beach is lined with holidaymakers in deckchairs sunning themselves in the summer sunshine

West Beach, Teignmouth, Devon, August 1930
A GWR publicity view of Back Beach at Teignmouth in Devon, August 1930. The beach is lined with holidaymakers in deckchairs sunning themselves in the summer sunshine

East Beach, Teignmouth, Devon, c. 1925
A 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

Boats at Exmouth Beach, Devon, August 1931
A GWR publicity view of several small boats at Exmouth Beach in Devon, August 1931. One of the boats is called the Fairy Queen and another is called Rose

Exmouth Beach, Devon, July 1923
A 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

Bigbury-on-Sea & Burgh Island from Challaborough Cove, August 1928
A 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 1928
A 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

Bantham & Bigbury Sands, Devon, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of Bantham & Bigbury Sands in Devon, August 1928, showing the beach at low tide with the coastline in the distance

Bantham, Devon, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of Bantham on the south Devon coast, August 1928, showing a number of tents nestled among the grass covered dunes

The West End of Sidmouth Beach, Devon, August 1936
A GWR publicity view of the west end of the beach at Sidmouth in Devon, August 1936. Holidaymakers are spread out on the shingle beach enjoying the summer sunshine and lounging in deckchairs

Sidmouth from Salcombe Hill, August 1931
A 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 from Salcombe Hill, Devon, August 1931
A GWR publicity view of Sidmouth in Devon, taken from Salcombe Hill in August 1931. People are strolling along the promenade in the distance while men in the foreground are standing near small

Sidmouth from Connaught Gardens, Devon, August 1936
A GWR publicity view of Sidmouth in Devon seen from Connaught Gardens to the west of the town. Taken in August 1936 the image shows the shingle beach at low tide with many holidaymakers enjoying

Cliffs at Ilfracombe, Devon
A 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, 1929
A 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

Ilfracombe Coast, Devon, September 1934
A GWR publicity view of the coastal road from Ilfracombe in Devon to the village of Lee. Taken in September 1934, this image shows the walking path along the attractively rugged coastline of The

Cliffs at Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934
A GWR publicity view of the cliffs at Arganite Bay or White Pebble Bay near Ilfracombe in Devon, September 1934. The rugged coastline of North Devon is shown in this image with Hillsborough nature

Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934
A GWR publicty view of Ilfracombe in Devon taken in September 1934 from Rapparee Cove. The Chapel of St Nicholas and the harbour can be seen in the distance

Wildersmouth Cove, Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934
A GWR publicity view of Wildersmouth Cove at Ilfracombe in Devon. Taken in September 1934 this image shows holidaymakers having fun on the beach and lounging in deckchairs with a pavilion

Pavilion Gardens, Torquay, August 1936
Ladies stroll amongst palms and other exotic plants in the Pavilion Gardens in Torquay. Also known as the Princess Gardens they were laid in the late 1800 when Torquay was becoming a fashionable

Motoring from Manor House Hotel, 1947
A booklet describing places to visit near to the GWRs Manor House Hotel in Devon, 1947

GWR parcel van converted into an ambulance, 1940. The driver and another man in uniform are wearing gas masks. The van bears the GWR roundel branding

Exeter St Thomas Station, Devon, 1959
An internal view of Exeter St Thomas station and its overall roof, Devon in 1959. The station opened in May 1846 and was saved in the 1960s despite being proposed for closure in the Beeching Report

Brent Station, Devon
A view of Brent station, Devon, early 20th century. Brent station opened on the South Devon Railway in 1848 and became a junction in 1893. The station closed in October 1964

Plymouth North Road Station, Devon, c. 1950s
A view of Plymouth North Road Station, Devon in c.1950s. The main station in Plymouth opened in March 1877 and was expanded with new platforms being added in 1908

Plymouth North Road Station, Devon, 21st April 1960
A view of Locomotive no. 5531 sitting at Plymouth North Road station, Devon, with a train from Launceston. The photograph was taken 21st April 1960 and shows station staff

Plymouth North Road Station, Devon, 1921
A view of Plymouth North Road Station, Devon in 1921, showing the train sheds covering the platforms. The main station in Plymouth opened in March 1877

Plympton Station, Devon, c. 1910
A view of Plympton station, Devon, c.1910, showing Steam Rail Motor, No.7, sitting in the station and railway staff on the platform

Exeter St Davids, Devon, c. 1912
A view of Exeter St Davids station, Devon, c.1912, seen here prior to the demolition of the overall roof. The station first opened in May 1844 and was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Bittaford Platform, Devon, 4th August 1958
A view of a quiet Bittaford Platform, Devon on 4th August 1958. This unstaffed station opened in 1907 by the Bittaford Viaduct and closed in 1959

Bittaford Platform, Devon, c. 1930s
A view of Bittaford Platform, Devon, c.1930s. This unstaffed station opened in 1907 by the Bittaford Viaduct and closed in 1959

Barnstaple Victoria Road Station, Devon, c. 1920s
This station was the western terminus of the Devon and Somerset Railway, later taken over by the GWR. It opened in 1873. It closed for passenger traffic in 1960 and freight traffic in 1970

Bampton Station, Devon, 27th June 1963
A picturesque image of Bampton station, Devon, on 27th June 1963. Passengers are waiting to board the 11.27am Dulverton train hauled by 0-4-2 tank locomotive No. 1442

Bampton Station, Devon, c. 1900
A view of Bampton Station, Devon, c.1900, showing a number of passengers assembled on the platform. Bampton station opened on the Exe Valley branch line in August 1884 and closed in October 1963

Ashton Station, Devon, c. 1950s
A view of Ashton Station, on the Teign Valley line, Devon, c.1950s. Ashton station opened in 1882 and closed to passengers in June 1958

Ashton Station, Devon, c. 1920
A view of Ashton Station, on the Teign Valley line, Devon, c.1920. Ashton station opened in 1882 and closed to passengers in June 1958

Ashburton Station, c. 1920s
A view of Ashburton station, Devon, c.1920s, in the snow. Ashburton station first opened in May 1872, and closed to passengers in November 1958

Avonwick Station, Devon, c. 1950s
A view of a locomotive departing Avonwick Station, on the Kingsbridge branch line, Devon, c.1950s. The station opened in December 1893 and closed September 1963

Ashburton Station, Devon, c. 1960
A view of Ashburton station near Newton Abbot, Devon in c.1960. Ashburton station first opened in May 1872, and closed to passengers in November 1958

Alphington Halt, near Exeter, Devon, c. 1940s
A view of Alphington Halt, near Exeter, Devon in c.1940s. Located on the Teign Valley Line the small station opened in 1882 and closed in 1961

Ashburton Station, Devon, late 1960s
A view of Ashburton station near Newton Abbot, Devon in the late 1960s after the closure of the terminus. Ashburton station first opened in May 1872, and closed to passengers in November 1958

Horrabridge Station, Devon, c. 1900
A view of Horrabridge station in Devon, c.1900, showing a class 3521 locomotive entering the station with passengers on the platform

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