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Castle Rock at Lynton, North Devon, 1934A view of Castle Rock at the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon. This photograph was taken in September 1934 to encourage tourism on Exmoor
Platform 1 at Paddington Station, 1929A view of Platform 1 at Paddington Station, London, August 1929. This image shows crowds gathered on the platform with the glass roof above, and station clock and various advertisements on the left
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
Chester Cross & Rows, Cheshire, July 1935A GWR Publicity view of The Rows at Chester, Cheshire in July 1935. These half-timbered shops are famous for their covered galleries reached by steps
Uffington Station, Oxfordshire, August 1959A view of locomotive No. 90676 passing through Uffington station in Oxfordshire while transporting goods in August 1959. The image also shows Uffington signal box
Platform 1 at Paddington Station, c. 1910A classic Edwardian view of Platform 1 at Paddington Station, London. The crowds of passengers at the station wearing straw boaters and the abundance of luggage suggest it is the summer holiday season
Adlestrop Station, Gloucestershire, July 1958A view of a deserted Adlestrop Station in Gloucestershire, July 1958. Photographed facing North towards Moreton-in-Marsh, the goods shed can be seen beyond the station building
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 what is now The Pilchard Inn on the tidal island
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
Tenbury Wells, WorcestershireA GWR Publicity view of the bridge over the River Teme at Tenbury Wells in Worcestershire, c.1920s. There has been a river crossing here since the 13th century
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
Exmouth Beach, Devon, July 1923A 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
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
Swimming Club at The Lido, St Helier, Jersey, c. 1930sA GWR publicity view of holidaymakers at the Havre Des Pas bathing pool and lido, St Helier on Jersey in the Channel Islands, taken in the 1930s
Kilpeck Church, Herefordshire, August 1947A GWR Publicity view of the south door of Kilpeck Church, near the ancient parish of St Devereux in Herefordshire, August 1947
Salters Hall, Droitwich, WorcestershireA GWR Publicity view of Salters Hall in the historic spa town of Droitwich, Worcestershire, c.1923. The hall opened in 1881 as a place of recreation for the towns salt workers but was demolished in
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
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
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
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
Fairford, August 1925Two children look over the bridge at Mill Pond and the River Coln. St Marys Church can be seen in the distance beyond Mill Lane
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
Greve de Lecq, Jersey, c. 1930sA GWR publicity view of La Greve de Lecq on the northern coast of Jersey in the Channel Islands, summer c.1934. This image shows the beach with holidaymakers enjoying the summer weather; sunbathing
Royal Pump Room at Leamington Spa, WarwickshireA GWR Publicity view of the Royal Pump Rooms at Leamington Spa in Warwickshire, c.1930s. People are strolling along the front of the Pump Room building facade opposite the gatehouse entrance to
Jephson Gardens & Royal Pump Room at Leamington SpaA GWR Publicity view of the ornamental fountain in the Jephson Gardens at Leamington Spa, c.1927. The Royal Pump Room building is in the background
Leamington Spa, All Saints Parish Church, 1920sA GWR Publicity view of All Saints Parish Church, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire in c.1920s. This Victorian church was completed in 1902
The Groves, Chester, Cheshire, June 1925A GWR Publicity view of The Groves and the River Dee at Chester, Cheshire, June 1925. People are fishing on the banks of the river and going on boat trips
Diving Float and Bathers, Cornwall, 1931A GWR Publicity view of a diving float and a group of bathers in Cornwall, 1931. A diver is about to dive into the sea from the platform while a group of people wait for their turn
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
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
Towednack near St Ives from Trendrine Hill, June 1946A GWR publicity view of the village of Towednack near St Ives in Cornwall from Trendrine Hill. The image was taken in June 1946 to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera
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
St Agnes Station, Cornwall, July 1952A view of St Agnes station in Cornwall, July 1952, looking towards Chasewater. The signal box and goods shed can be seen beyond the platform
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
Shaldon Bridge at Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937A GWR publicity view of Shaldon Bridge at Teignmouth in Devon, August 1937, showing the bridge stretching across the estuary with the village of Shaldon in the distance
Rock of Ages at Burrington Combe, SomersetA GWR Publicity image of the Rock of Ages at Burrington Combe limestone gorge in the Mendip Hills in Somerset, c.1930. This heavily scarred geological feature is thought to have inspired the hymn of
Church Street in Stogursey, SomersetA GWR Publicity view of Church Street and St Andrews Church in the village of Stogursey, Somerset, c.1930
The Lake at Jephson Gardens, Leamington SpaA GWR Publicity view of the lake at the Jephson Gardens in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, c.1920s. Children are playing round the edge of the lake with the Jephson Memorial
Leamington Spa, WarwickshireA GWR Publicity view of the side of the Royal Pump Room & Gardens at Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, in the 1930s. The entrance to the Jephson Gardens can be seen behind the people sitting on the park
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, c. 1930A GWR Publicity view of the Royal Pump Room and Garden entrance, in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, c.1930. The Royal Pump Rooms were the last spa facility to survive in the town
Chester Racecourse, Cheshire, July 1929A GWR Publicity view of the city of Chester taken from the racecourse, Cheshire, July 1929. Chester Racecourse was established in 1539
Carding Mill Valley, Shropshire, July 1932A GWR Publicity view of Carding Mill Valley at Church Stretton, Shropshire in July 1932. A group of ladies exploring the heathland by bicycle have stopped at the side of the road near a cottage
Bridgnorth, Shropshire, August 1923A GWR Publicity view of the bridge over the River Severn at the town of Bridgnorth in Shropshire, August 1923. The river bridge divides the town into Low Town and High Town
Winter Garden Pavilion, Droitwich, c. 1933A GWR Publicity view of the former Winter Garden Pavilion in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire. The theatre opened in 1933 with daily shows, broadcasts and dances
Leamington Spa, Pump Room Gardens, 1920sA GWR Publicity view of the Royal Pump Room Gardens at Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, in the summer of 1927. A crowd has gathered to sit and listen to a concert at the bandstand in the park
Chester, Cheshire, 1940sA GWR Publicity view of the River Dee at Chester, Cheshire, in the late 1940s. People are sitting on the benches and strolling along The Groves beside the banks of the river
River Dee, Chester, Cheshire, 1935A GWR Publicity view of the River Dee at Chester, Cheshire, 1935. People are fishing on the banks of the river and returning from a boat trip
The Rows, Chester, 1920sA GWR Publicity view of The Rows on the corner of Bridge Street in Chester, Cheshire in the 1920s. These half-timbered shops are famous for their covered galleries reached by steps
Blagdon, Somerset, August 1924A GWR Publicity view of a path in the woods at Blagdon, in the Mendip Hills in Somerset, August 1924
Nefyn Bay & The Rivals, Wales, August 1938A GWR Publicity view of The Rivals (Yr Eifl) mountain range in Gwynedd, Wales, in August 1938. Nefyn Bay skirts the three peaks of the range
The Rivals (Yr Eifl), Caernarfonshire, Wales, August 1938A GWR Publicity view of The Rivals (Yr Eifl) mountain range in Gwynedd, Wales, in August 1938. Nefyn Bay skirts the three peaks of the range
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
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
Reading, River Thames, July 1925A GWR Publicity view of the River Thames at Reading, Berkshire, July 1925. People are taking out a punt on the water with small pleasure barges and boats moored up near a fork in the river
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
Readymoney Cove, Fowey, July 1947A GWR Publicity view of Readymoney Cove at Fowey, Cornwall in July 1947. Children on holiday are playing on this sheltered beach near Fowey with the distinctive building behind
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
Passengers at Paddington Station in 1943This image, taken on Saturday 31st July 1943 (August Bank Holiday), shows hoards of passengers at Paddington Station. In 1939 the slogan " Is Your Journey Really Necessary" was introduced
Padstow Harbour, Cornwall, 1927Atmospheric view of Padstow Harbour, Cornwall, August 1927. The tide is out and a number of rowing boats and small fishing vessels are moored up on the bed of the harbour
Menheniot, Cornwall, May 1949View of the Cornish village of Menheniot, taken on East Road, May 1949. A man walks along holding the hand of his daughter past a row of cottages
Liskeard, Cornwall, May 1949View of the Cornish town of Liskeard, May 1949. St Martins church overlooks the streets of houses below and a row of allotments
Barry Island Beach, Wales, August 1938View of Barry Island beach, Glamorgan, south Wales in summer 1938. The beach is very, very crowded and the water is teeming with holidaymakers
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
Castle Beach, Falmouth, July 1934View of Castle Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall, July 1934. Holidaymakers are on the beach and bathing the sea. The Falmouth Hotel can be seen on the right of the picture
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
Whitchurch Lock, Pangbourne, August 1939A view of the River Thames and lock-keepers cottage, with the lock-keeper winding the lock gates at Pangbourne, upriver of Reading in Berkshire, at the height of summer in 1939
Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall, c. 1923A GWR publicity view of Porthminster Beach and St Ives in Cornwall, c.1923. St Ives harbour can be seen full of small boats
Par, Cornwall, July 1927A GWR publicity view of the town of Par on the Cornish Riviera, July 1927. This image shows a row of cottages near the church with the hills of the Luxulyan Valley in the distance
Par Sands, Cornwall, July 1927A GWR publicity view of the beach at Par on the south coast of Cornwall, July 1927. Par Sands lies on the Cornish Riviera, near the fishing port of Par
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
Luxulyan Village, Cornwall, August 1928A GWR publicity view of the village of Luxulyan near St Austell in Cornwall taken in August 1928. This image shows the tower of the Luxulyan St Cyriacus & St Julitta Church
Luxulyan Valley, Cornwall, August 1928A GWR publicity view of Luxulyan Valley in Cornwall taken in August 1928, showing this wooded valley from a distance. It was an important industrial area in the 19th century
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
Entrance to Looe Harbour, Cornwall, August 1936A GWR publicity view of the coastal town of Looe in Cornwall. Taken in August 1936 this image shows the entrance to harbour at low tide with people boarding a small boat
Looe Quay, Cornwall, August 1936A GWR publicity view of the quay at Looe in Cornwall, August 1936, showing men on the deck of a boat moored up in the harbour with wooden crates filled with rope or fishing nets
East Looe Beach, Cornwall, August 1936A GWR publicity view of East Looe Beach on the Cornish coast, August 1936. This image was taken from the cliff overlooking the beach
