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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
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
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
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
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
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
Blackpool Sands, Devon, c1950Dozens of families are enjoying the beach at Blackpool Sands. The beach is 4 miles south of Dartmouth
Burnham-on-Sea beach, August 1927A busy beach scene here, looking north from the pier. The esplanade and sea defences were completed in 1911
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Newquay, June 1951A GWR Publicity view of Newquay, Cornwall in June 1951. The beach is teeming with holidaymakers enjoying themselves by sunbathing and lounging in deckchairs in the early summer sunshine
Lyme Regis Harbour, August 1936Holidaymakers gather on the sandy beach at Lyme Regis. Behind them is the small harbour, also known as the Cobb. It was made famous by featuring in Jane Austins novel, Persuasion
West Bay, Dorset, c. 1930A view looking west up the Esplanade at West Bay. A new development of housing can be seen in the distance on the hill at West Cliff
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
Falmouth, Cornwall, 1928A view of Falmouth from Flushing, Cornwall, August 1928. The harbour is teeming with small boats and sailing yachts as the Cornish summer is at its height
Flushing, Cornwall, 1928A view of Flushing from Greenbank, Falmouth in August 1928. There are lots of pleasure boats and yachts in the harbour. A group of children are enjoying the summer by paddling in the water
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
Weymouth beach, c1930A GWR publicity view of Weymouth beach from the Esplanade. Just above the man by the railings is a building on stilts. It was known as the Skee Ball
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 Harbour, Cornwall, 1933A GWR publicity view of Newquay Harbour, Cornwall, 1933, showing the harbour wall with the seaside town and the beach filled with holidaymakers in the background
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Teignmouth Beach, Devon, c. 1930sA view looking south down the beach at Teignmouth. The beach is lined with holidaymakers and beach huts. The mouth of the River Teign can be seen emerging into the sea in the background
Preston Sands, Paignton, August 1950A busy view of Preston Sands, Paignton, during the summer of 1950. Hundreds of families are enjoying the beach and activities it has to offer
Exmouth Beach, Devon, c1950A view looking west up the beach at Exmouth. Several children are playing in the sea, whilst a family disembark from a rowing boat
Clovelly, August 1929A view looking west from the harbour wall at Clovelly, North Devon. The tide is out and boats are left resting on the shoreline. The picturesque village rises up a steep hill at the back of the beach
Penarth, Glamorgan, South Wales, c. 1920sView to the sea and promenade at the seaside town of Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. Holidaymakers are returning from the front in the heat of a summers day
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
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
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
Lyme Regis, August 1936Hundreds of holidaymakers are enjoying the shingle beach at Lyme Regis. The beach is lined full of huts. In the distance a stretch of coastline known as the Spittle can be seen
The Golf Course - Lelant, Cornwall, February 1924A view of two gentlemen and their caddies putting on the 15th green at the Golf Course at Lelant, Cornwall in February 1924. The dunes at Hayle Sands can be seen on the right
Falmouth - Pendennis Head, September 1930View of Pendennis Head, Falmouth, Cornwall. Shows Pendennis Castle from Cliff Road, Castle Beach in September 1930. Lush Cornish vegetation lines the road
Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, 1924A view of Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, 1924. Taken from Cliff Road by Castle Beach the fortifications are clear to see and unobscured by tree growth
Falmouth, Cornwall, 1924A view of the town of Falmouth from Flushing in the sunshine, 1924. Across the harbour and the Penryn River there are a number of small boats, yachts and fishing vessels
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
Bude town from Summerleaze Crescent, 1923View of Bude town from Summerleaze Crescent in the sunshine in 1923. A lone woman walks down the path past a large building (now Adventure International) on her way into town
Recreation Ground at Bude, August 1930View of the Recreation Ground in Bude in August 1930 with people playing tennis and bowls in the sunshine. Compass Point (the pepper pot ), Bude Castle and St
Penarth Pier, Glamorgan, Wales, c. 1920sView to the sea and promenade at the seaside town of Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. Holidaymakers are returning from the front in the heat of the day
St Michaels Mount, Marazion, August 1935View across to St Michaels Mount, with a man in the foreground playing a banjo. The causeway is seen here at low tide
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
Looe Beach from Banjo Quay, Cornwall, August 1951A GWR publicity view of the coastal town of Looe and East Looe Beach in Cornwall. Taken in August 1951 from the banjo pier this image shows holidaymakers taking a stroll along the pier
Looe Beach, Cornwall, August 1951A GWR publicity view of East Looe Beach and the coastal town of Looe in Cornwall, August 1951. This image was probably taken from a boat on the water looking back to the shore
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
Overview of Teignmouth, Devon, August 1950A GWR publicity view of Teignmouth in Devon, taken from the golf course in August 1950 and showing the fields surrounding the seaside town as well as the south Devon coastline
Boats on Shaldon Beach, Devon, August 1937A GWR publicity view of several small boats on the beach at Shaldon, at the mouth of the River Teign in Devon, August 1937
View to Shaldon at Teignmouth, Devon, September 1933A GWR publicity view of Teignmouth in Devon, showing the view to the village of Shaldon across the mouth of the river. Taken in September 1933 this image features a family preparing for a trip on a
East Beach at Teignmouth, Devon, September 1933A GWR publicity view of the seaside at Teignmouth, September 1933. This image shows the east or Town Beach and was probably taken from the Grand Pier
Teignmouth, Devon, September 1933A 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
