Somerset Collection (page 2)

The Glen at Wookey Hole, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of The Glen at Wookey Hole show caves in Somerset, c.1920s-30s. A bridge emerges from the limestone cavern wall and crosses a flowing waterfall surrounded by ivy

Ebbor Gorge, Wookey Hole, c. 1920s
A GWR Publicity view of Ebbor Gorge at Wookey Hole in Somerset, c.1920s. This limestone gorge on the outskirts of the Mendip Hills is a nature reserve and is known for its caves and Neolithic

Wookey Hole Village, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of Wookey Hole Village on the outskirts of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, c.1920s-30s

Wookey Hole Caves, Witches Kitchen
A GWR Publicity view of the Witches Kitchen cave at Wookey Hole show caves in Somerset, c.1920s-30s

Lady Chapel at Glastonbury Abbey, Somerset, May 1928
A GWR Publicity view of the Lady Chapel at Glastonbury Abbey, Somerset in May 1928. The tops of the ruin walls are covered in ivy and overgrown vegetation

Glastonbury Abbey, Somerset, c. 1920s
A GWR Publicity view of the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey in Somerset in the 1920s. Beyond the monumental broken archway of the main Abbey lies King Arthurs Tomb and Abbey House

Glastonbury Abbey, March 1924
A GWR Publicity view of the Lady Chapel at Glastonbury Abbey in March 1924. The walls of the historic ruins are covered in ivy and overgrown plants

Burnham-on-Sea beach and esplanade, August 1933
A view north along the esplanade. The Queens Hotel is to the right and is now a Wetherspoons pub. The pier to the left of the image is Britains shortest pier. It was built between 1911-1914

Selworthy Green in Somerset, September 1934
A GWR Publicity view of the picturesque village of Selworthy Green, near Minehead in Somerset, September 1934. Selworthy is located in Exmoor National Park

Crowcombe Church (interior), Somerset
A GWR Publicity interior view of The Church of the Holy Ghost, Crowcombe in the Quantock Hills of Somerset, c.1920s. The church is Grade I listed and lies on the site of a Saxon church

Forde Abbey, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of Forde Abbey in Somerset in c.1920s-1930s. The view was taken from the Mermaid Pond and shows a number of trees

Crowcombe Church, Somerset
A GWR Publicity interior view of The Church of the Holy Ghost, Crowcombe in the Quantock Hills of Somerset, c.1920s. The church is Grade I listed and lies on the site of a Saxon church

Crowcombe Church, Somerset, c. 1920s
A GWR Publicity view of The Church of the Holy Ghost, Crowcombe in the Quantock Hills of Somerset, c.1920s. The church is Grade I listed and lies on the site of a Saxon church

Priddy Church, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of the Church of St Lawrence in the village of Priddy, near Wells in Somerset, c.1920s. The Grade I listed church dates from the 13th century

The Grotto at Wookey Hole, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of The Grotto at the Wookey Hole show caves, Somerset in c.1920s. Stunning stalagmites and stalactites of calcite protrude from the cavern walls

Hallatrow Station, Somerset, c. 1910
A view of Hallatrow Station in Somerset, c.1910, showing a busy platform with a train at the station. The station opened in September 1873 at High Littleton

Radford and Timsbury Halt, Somerset, c. 1910
A view of the short-lived Radford and Timsbury Halt in Somerset, c.1910. This small station was located between Hallatrow and Camerton. It opened in May 1910 but closed due to World War I in 1915

Limpley Stoke Station, Wiltshire, c. 1950s
A view of Limpley Stoke Station on the Somerset Wiltshire border, c.1950s, showing the curve of the track and the empty platforms. Limpley Stoke station opened in 1857 and closed in 1966

The Torbay Express at Taunton Station, Somerset, c. 1939
A view of the Torbay Express being hauled by an unknown Castle Class locomotive at Taunton Station in Somerset, c.1939. Taunton station opened in July 1842 with an unconventional design

Exterior of Taunton Station, Somerset, c. 1950s
An exterior view of Taunton Station in Somerset, c.1950s, showing a number of cars parked outside the station building. Taunton station opened in July 1842 with an unconventional design

Castle Cary Station, Somerset
A view of the approach to Castle Cary Station in Somerset, showing the goods shed, signal box and station buildings. The station opened in 1856 on the Reading-Taunton Line

Yeovil Pen Mill Station looking east towards Castle Cary
A view of Yeovil Pen Mill Station looking east towards Castle Cary. The image was taken from the Sherborne Road bridge and shows the signals at the station while giving an overview of the coming

Yeovil Town Station, Somerset, c. 1950s
A bustling scene at Yeovil Town Station taken in the late 1950 s. The chimneys of the large station building can be seen above the platform canopy

Keynsham Station, Somerset, c. 1900
A view of Keynsham Station in Somerset, c.1900, showing the station building and platforms. The station opened in August 1840 when the line between Bristol and Bath was completed

Internal View of Frome Station, Somerset, c. 1970
An internal view of Frome station in Somerset, c.1970, showing the overall roof designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunels assistant J R Hannaford

River Avon, Batheaston, c1920
A scenic view of the River Avon looking towards the village of Batheaston. The bridge is a toll bridge built in 1872 and links Batheaston with the village of Bathampton

Blue Anchor Station and Signal Box, Somerset
A view of Blue Anchor Station in Somerset, showing the Blue Anchor Signal Box on the right and the level crossing next to it which controlled the road traffic to the seafront

Blue Anchor Station, Somerset, c. 1970s
A view of Blue Anchor Station in Somerset, c.1970s, showing the Blue Anchor Signal Box in the distance and the level crossing next to it which controlled the road traffic to the seafront

Bleadon and Uphill Station, Somerset, c. 1950s
A view of Bleadon and Uphill Station in Somerset, c.1950s. The station opened between the villages of Uphill and Bleadon near Weston-Super-Mare in 1871

Bishops Lydeard Station, about 1960
A snowy scene at Bishops Lydeard Station in about 1960. The station opened in 1862 and was part of the West Somerset Railway which ran between Norton Fitzwarren and Minehead

Bath Spa Station looking towards Bristol, Somerset, c. 1960
A view of Bath Spa Station looking towards Bristol, Somerset, c.1960, showing the end of the platform. The station opened in 1840

Bath Spa Station, Somerset, c. 1960
A view of Bath Spa Station in Somerset, c.1960, showing the platforms and their canopies. The station opened in 1840 and was only renamed Bath Spa in 1949 to distinguish it from the nearby Bath Green

Bathford Halt, Somerset, c. 1960s
A view of Bathford Halt, near Bath in Somerset, c.1960s, showing the wooden platforms and shelters of this small station. Bathford Halt opened in 1841 and closed in 1965

Shepton Mallet Station, Somerset, c. 1910
A view of Shepton Mallet station in Somerset, c.1910, showing Saddle Tank No. 2729 in the foreground and a number of passengers on the opposite platform

Bishops Lydeard Station, Somerset, c. 1960s
A view of Bishops Lydeard Station in Somerset, c.1960s, taken from platform level. The station opened in March 1862 and closed in January 1971

Bathampton Station, Somerset, c. 1960s
A view of Bathampton Station in Somerset, c.1960s, showing the platforms and bridges over the tracks. The station opened in February 1857 and closed in October 1966

Bathampton Station Bridges, Somerset
A view of the many bridges that could be seen whilst standing on the platform at Bathampton Station in Somerset, including the soot stained footbridge in the foreground

Bathampton Station, Somerset, c. 1960
A view of Bathampton Station in Somerset, c.1960, showing the platforms and bridges. The station opened in February 1857 off Mill Lane and closed in October 1966

Bathampton Station, Somerset
A view of Bathampton Station in Somerset with a locomotive in steam at the platform and one of the bridges at the station in the background

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