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Poster for Cheltenham Races, 1936Advertising Poster for Cheltenham Races, 1936. This poster shows the way that the Publicity Department used events such as race meetings to encourage the public to travel by train
Eastgate Street, Chester, c1890sThis image comes from a Photochrom carriage print used by the Great Western Railway in the late 1800s. The picture shows a view of the historic timber-frame buildings in the centre of Chester
Barry Island Beach, Wales, 1920sView of Barry Island beach and Whitmore Bay, Glamorgan, south Wales in summer 1920s. Holidaymakers are enjoying the sunshine while having fun on the beach and lying in deckchairs
Holiday Haunts guide book, 1947A 1947 edition of the popular Holiday Haunts guide books published by the GWR. A glamorous blonde poses in a white two-part swimming costume in front of a lively beach scene
The Cheltenham Flyer book, 1934The Cheltenham Flyer book aimed at the male railway enthusiast, published in 1934
Swindon Station, 1930Two GWR publicity omnibuses sit outside Swindon Junction station in 1930, promoting the companys tourist route
The Fishguard Bay Hotel, Goodwick, c1930sThis impressive hotel was owned by the Great Western Railway. At its height in the 1930s it offered 40 rooms for guests. The hotel also provided golf, tennis, boating and billiards
St Ives Station, Porthminster Beach and Pitch & Putt, c. 1950sA view of St Ives Station, Porthminster Beach and the Pitch & Putt at St Ives, Cornwall, c.1950s. The station opened in 1877
Buffet Car No 9631, c1934GWR Publicity photograph Built 1934 to diagram H41. Currently on display at STEAM Museum of the GWR, Swindon
Wymans Bookstall at Paddington Station, 1913This bookstall is cramed full of books, leaflets and posters. GWR publicity can clearly been seen in this image
Windsor, August 1928A GWR Publicity view of Windsor and the River Thames in Berkshire, August 1928. A boat of holidaymakers and people on day trips are travelling along the river
Barry Island, Wales, August 1938View of Barry Island beach, Glamorgan, south Wales, summer 1938. The beach is very, very busy with holidaymakers enjoying the sunshine and lounging in deckchairs
High Street, Clydach (Swansea), c. 1910A view looking up towards the High Street from Hebron Road. St Marys Church can be seen just in view to the right of the image
Great Western Railway Excursion Handbill, 1909Advertising Easter Tuesday Excursion to London Paddington on April 13th 1909. Lists details of football match at Park Royal between QPR and Reading
GWR Publication, Through the Window, 1927The GWR tourist guide, Through the Window, was first published in 1924. The guide was a travel companion for passengers on trains between London Paddington and Penzance, Birkenhead and Killarny
Windsor and Eton, 1939A GWR Publicity view of Windsor and Eton, Berkshire in 1939. Windsor Castle overlooks the River Thames, while boats full of holidaymakers and day trippers travel along the river in the sunshine
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
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
Church Steps in Minehead, Somerset, August 1933A GWR Publicity view from Vicarage Road looking up Church Steps to the 14th century St Michaels Church in Minehead, Somerset during August 1933
Paddington Station No. 2 Booking Hall, 1936This image was taken in 1936 after extensive modernisation was made to Paddington Station. This image shows holiday posters advertising Wolverhampton
Chalford, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, June 1937A GWR Publicity view of Chalford, in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, June 1937. With the distinctive pattern of settlements in the Frome Valley
Burnham-on-Sea beach, August 1927A busy beach scene here, looking north from the pier. The esplanade and sea defences were completed in 1911
Weymouth, August 1929Holidaymakers on the beach at Weymouth in the 1929. There are white beach tents and deckchairs, with people sunbathing and playing games nearby
First Class Waiting Room at Paddington Station, 1912First Class passengers were able to wait for their trains in the comfort of this waiting room at Paddington station in the early 20th century
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
Winter in the West publicity guide, 1933This publicity brochure was produced by the GWR in 1933. It was designed by Leonard Cusden and used to promote winter holiday destinations
Marsh Lock, Henley on Thames, August 1939A GWR Publicity view of Marsh Lock near Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, August 1939. A small boat with sails is drifting along the water towards the lock where two men are waiting at the lock gates
Stonehenge, Wiltshire, c. 1920sA GWR Publicity view of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, c.1920s. The massive sarsen monoliths of this famous ancient monument lie fallen on Salisbury Plain
Norman Gate, Windsor Castle, 1930A GWR Publicity view of the Norman Gate at Windsor Castle, Berkshire in 1930, where gardens meet fortifications
Cannon Yard at Eton College, July 1928A GWR Publicity view of Cannon Yard at Eton College, July 1928. The cannon was captured during the Crimean War at Sevastopol in 1855
Steventon, Oxfordshire, June 1928A GWR Publicity view of the picturesque village of Steventon in Oxfordshire, June 1928. A row of pretty villas and cottages line the road opposite an avenue of trees
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
Penzance Promenade, 1930sA GWR Publicity view of Penzance Promenade, Cornwall in the 1930s around the time the lido was constructed. Holidaymakers are strolling along the promenade near the buildings on the seafront in
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
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
Barry Island, Glamorgan, Wales, August 1927View of Barry Island beach and Whitmore Bay, Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales, summer 1927. The beach is filled with holidaymakers enjoying the sunshine and lounging in deckchairs
River Dee at Chester, Cheshire, 1924A GWR Publicity view of the River Dee at Chester, Cheshire, in 1924. The River Dee winds its way through north Wales, through the city of Chester and out towards the Dee Estuary
High Street Gate, Salisbury, Wiltshire, May 1947A GWR Publicity view of High Street Gate, Salisbury, Wiltshire in May 1947. The gate is the main entrance to Salisburys historic Cathedral Close and was built between 1327 and 1342
High Street Gate, Salisbury, May 1947A GWR Publicity view of High Street Gate, Salisbury, Wiltshire in May 1947. The gate is the main entrance to Salisburys historic Cathedral Close and was built between 1327 and 1342
Princes Risborough, BuckinghamshireA GWR Publicity view of a quiet road lined with thatched cottages in Princes Risborough, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Princes Risborough, July 1926A GWR Publicity view of Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire in July 1926. A thatched cottage lies on the corner of a road
Pittville Park, Cheltenham, c. 1952A GWR Publicity view of landscaped gardens in Cheltenham, believed to be Pittville Park, Gloucestershire, c.1952. A quiet boating lake is surrounded by weeping willows and other ornamental trees
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
Lechlade, Gloucestershire, September 1948A GWR Publicity view of Lechlade (Lechlade-on-Thames), near the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, September 1948. A herd of cows are grazing in a meadow with the River Thames flowing before them
Didbrook Church, Cotswolds, June 1937A GWR Publicity view of the parish church in the village of Didbrook in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, June 1937. St Georges Church dates from the 13th century
North Cerney, June 1937A GWR Publicity view of the village of North Cerney, in the Cotswolds, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, June 1937. A man walks up the road lined with cottages towards a local shop
North Cerney, Gloucestershire, June 1937A GWR Publicity view of North Cerney Church in the Cotswolds, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, June 1937. All Saints Church in North Cerney is known for its decorative interior
North Cerney Church, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, June 1937A GWR Publicity view of North Cerney Church in the Cotswolds, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, June 1937. All Saints Church in North Cerney is known for its decorative interior
Painswick, Gloucestershire, June 1937A GWR Publicity view of St Marys Church in Painswick, near Stroud in Gloucestershire, June 1937. The churchs famous pruned yew trees line the paths of the churchyard
Abbey Park, Cirencester, August 1924A GWR Publicity view of the Norman Arch in Abbey Grounds Park, Cirencester, Gloucestershire in August 1924. The walls of the 12th century arch are covered in ivy
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, August 1924A GWR Publicity view of the parish church, St John Baptist, near the site of the abbey in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, August 1924
Grand Reception Room, Windsor Castle, 1950A GWR Publicity interior view of the Grand Reception Room at Windsor Castle in 1950. The room is filled with resplendent furniture, furnishings and paintings
Bristol city, August 1931A GWR Publicity waterside view of Bristol city, August 1931. A church spire towers above dock buildings and warehouses. A number of buildings display advertising for places
The Quadrangle, Windsor Castle, 1930A GWR Publicity view of The Quadrangle at Windsor Castle, Berkshire in 1930 showing the grand features of the castle and the royal residence
Henry VIII Gateway, Windsor Castle, 1930A GWR Publicity view of the Henry VIII Gateway at Windsor Castle, Berkshire in 1930. Three members of the Kings Guard wearing bearskin caps are standing to attention in the bottom right of the image
Caversham Rose, Reading, August 1932A GWR Publicity view of the River Thames and the meadows at Caversham in Reading, August 1932. A boat house with boats for hire sits on the riverbank while a group of holidaymakers lounge around a
Windsor Castle, August 1928A GWR Publicity view of Windsor and the River Thames in Berkshire, August 1928. A number of boats are on the river following some rowers as crowds of people gather on the banks of the river to watch
Maiwand Lion, Reading, July 1928A GWR Publicity view of the Maiwand Lion in Forbury Gardens in the centre of Reading, Berkshire in July 1928. This lion sculpture is a prominent landmark in the town
Steventon Parish Church, June 1928A GWR Publicity view of Steventon Parish Church (St Michael and All Angels), near Abingdon and Didcot, Oxfordshire in June 1928
Windsor Castle (interior), 1924A GWR Publicity view of an interior at Windsor Castle in 1924. The shot is taken from one end of a long gallery with medieval knight armour and heraldry adorning the walls
Girl in Road, Bude, CornwallA GWR Publicity view of a road in Bude, Cornwall in the early 20th century. This quiet road is lined with tall trees and invites us to follow it and take an adventure in the Cornish town of Bude
Porthleven Beach, Cornwall, July 1923A GWR Publicity view of Porthleven Beach, near Helston in Cornwall, July 1923. Holidaymakers are playing on the beach and in the sea. The rugged Cornish coastline stretches into the distance
Group of Swimmers, Cornwall, 1931A GWR Publicity shot of a group of young swimmers, mostly boys, in the sea off the coast of Cornwall, August 1931. Some of them seem less than happy with the temperature of the water!
Penzance Promenade, August 1928A GWR Publicity view of Penzance Promenade, August 1928. A group of holidaymakers are in a rowboat enjoying the sunshine near the quay. A smart row of houses line the background
New Quay, August 1936A GWR Publicity view of New Quay, Wales in August 1936. Holidaymakers are enjoying the summer sunshine by sitting on the harbour wall, picnicking and sunbathing
Penzance Promenade, 1924A GWR Publicity view of the promenade at Penzance, Cornwall in 1924 before the lido was built. A few small boats are moored up in the bay. St Marys Church can be seen in the distance
Porthcurno Beach, Cornwall, August 1928A GWR Publicity view of Porthcurno Beach, near Lands End in Cornwall, August 1928. A holidaymaker is sitting on the rocks holding a parasol and another is wearing a swimming costume
Zennor, Cornwall, August 1928A GWR Publicity view of Zennor Cove, near St. Ives, Cornwall in August 1928. The rugged Cornish coastline stretches into the distance
Truro, Cornwall, early 20th centuryA GWR Publicity view of Truro in Cornwall on a summers day in the early 20th century showing the spires of the Cathedral towering over the city
Sennen Cove, near Lands End, CornwallA GWR Publicity view of the Penwith Heritage Coastline at Sennen Cove, near Lands End, Cornwall in the early 20th century
Praa Sands, Cornwall, August 1928A GWR Publicity view of Praa Sands, Cornwall, at the height of summer in August 1928. Praa Sands Beach is quiet with only a few holidaymakers strolling along the sand
Praa Sands, Cornwall, Aug 1928A GWR Publicity view of Praa Sands, Cornwall, in August 1928. Praa Sands Beach basks in summer sunshine as it stretches along the coast with rugged Cornish cliffs above
Pentewan, Cornwall, September 1928Picturesque view of the Quay at Pentewan, Cornwall, September 1928. A row of ivy covered cottages line a pond with white ducks on its surface
Padstow Harbour, Cornwall, August 1927View of Padstow Harbour, Cornwall, August 1927. The tide is out leaving a few small fishing vessels lying on the silt. A few gulls are taking advantage of the low tide!
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
Govan Haven, Interior of St Just Church, July 1947View of the interior of St Just Church, Govan Haven, Cornwall, summer 1947. View down the nave of the stone church looking towards the altar adorned with candle sticks, a cross and flower arrangements
Coverack, Cornwall, July 1923View of the village of Coverack, Cornwall in summer 1923. The water in the bay is like glass and reflects some of the cottages on the hill
Lands End, Cornwall, February 1924View of the cliffs at Lands End, Cornwall in February, 1924. It is a clear day and the sea is crashing onto the rocks
Lands End - Natural Arch, December 1925A view of Lands End, Cornwall in 1925, featuring a natural arch and layers of strata in the rock. The arch is known as Enys Dodnan and is visible from the South West Coast Path
Barry Island, Wales, August 1927View of Barry Island beach and Whitmore Bay, south Wales in summer 1927. The beach is full of holidaymakers enjoying the sunshine and lounging on deckchairs
Cold Knap Beach, Barry Island, Wales, August 1927View of Cold Knap Beach, Barry Island, south Wales in summer in 1927. Holidaymakers are strolling along the promenade and sitting on the beach. Luens Corner House & Tea Room is in the background
GWR Publicity Guide - Rambles in the Wye ValleyThis guide was published by the GWR in 1938. It promoted rambling and walking in areas accessible by train on their network
