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Summer Collection (page 5)

Background imageSummer Collection: Bristol city, August 1931

Bristol city, August 1931
A 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

Background imageSummer Collection: Caversham Rose, Reading, August 1932

Caversham Rose, Reading, August 1932
A 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

Background imageSummer Collection: Reading, Berkshire, 1928

Reading, Berkshire, 1928
A GWR Publicity view of the River Thames at Reading, Berkshire in the summer of 1928. A couple of children are sitting on the riverbank looking at the water

Background imageSummer Collection: Windsor Castle, August 1928

Windsor Castle, August 1928
A 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

Background imageSummer Collection: Maiwand Lion, Reading, July 1928

Maiwand Lion, Reading, July 1928
A 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

Background imageSummer Collection: Steventon Parish Church, June 1928

Steventon Parish Church, June 1928
A GWR Publicity view of Steventon Parish Church (St Michael and All Angels), near Abingdon and Didcot, Oxfordshire in June 1928

Background imageSummer Collection: Steventon, Oxfordshire, June 1928

Steventon, Oxfordshire, June 1928
A 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

Background imageSummer Collection: Porthleven Beach, Cornwall, July 1923

Porthleven Beach, Cornwall, July 1923
A 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

Background imageSummer Collection: Three Swimmers, Cornwall, 1931

Three Swimmers, Cornwall, 1931
A GWR Publicity shot of three swimmers in the sea off the coast of Cornwall, August 1931. They are wearing swimming caps and knitted swimming costumes

Background imageSummer Collection: Group of Swimmers, Cornwall, 1931

Group of Swimmers, Cornwall, 1931
A 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!

Background imageSummer Collection: Group of swimmers in the sea, Cornwall, 1931

Group of swimmers in the sea, Cornwall, 1931
A GWR Publicity shot of a small group of swimmers in the sea off the coast of Cornwall, August 1931. They are wearing swimming caps and knitted swimming costumes

Background imageSummer Collection: Penzance Promenade, August 1928

Penzance Promenade, August 1928
A 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

Background imageSummer Collection: Penzance display promoting health and physical fitness, 1930s

Penzance display promoting health and physical fitness, 1930s
A GWR Publicity view of Penzance in the 1930s. A huge crowd of people have gathered to watch a (Daily Mirror Eight) display promoting health and physical fitness in the sunshine

Background imageSummer Collection: St Ives, Cornwall, August 1928

St Ives, Cornwall, August 1928
A GWR Publicity view of picturesque St Ives, Cornwall, in August 1928. Porthminster Beach stretches out before us with a hotel on the corner by the rocks

Background imageSummer Collection: New Quay, August 1936

New Quay, August 1936
A 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

Background imageSummer Collection: Porthcurno Beach, Cornwall, August 1928

Porthcurno Beach, Cornwall, August 1928
A 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

Background imageSummer Collection: Zennor, Cornwall, August 1928

Zennor, Cornwall, August 1928
A GWR Publicity view of Zennor Cove, near St. Ives, Cornwall in August 1928. The rugged Cornish coastline stretches into the distance

Background imageSummer Collection: Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall, c. 1920s

Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall, c. 1920s
A GWR Publicity view of Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall in c.1920s. The ornate bandstand stands in the summer sunshine surrounded by benches and exotic flora

Background imageSummer Collection: Truro, Cornwall, early 20th century

Truro, Cornwall, early 20th century
A 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

Background imageSummer Collection: Sennen Cove, near Lands End, Cornwall

Sennen Cove, near Lands End, Cornwall
A GWR Publicity view of the Penwith Heritage Coastline at Sennen Cove, near Lands End, Cornwall in the early 20th century

Background imageSummer Collection: Praa Sands, Cornwall, August 1928

Praa Sands, Cornwall, August 1928
A 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

Background imageSummer Collection: Praa Sands, Cornwall, Aug 1928

Praa Sands, Cornwall, Aug 1928
A 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

Background imageSummer Collection: Pentewan, Cornwall 1928

Pentewan, Cornwall 1928
A picturesque view of the Cornish village of Pentewan, September 1928 showing views of the sea and coast

Background imageSummer Collection: Lyme Regis, August 1936

Lyme Regis, August 1936
Hundreds 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

Background imageSummer Collection: Pittville Park, Cheltenham, July 1939

Pittville Park, Cheltenham, July 1939
Two men enjoying the delights of a rowing boat on the lower lake in Pittville Park. The boathouse can be seen nestled in the trees

Background imageSummer Collection: Sandford Park, Cheltenham, July 1939

Sandford Park, Cheltenham, July 1939
A man and lady look over the ornamental lily pond in Sandford Park, which opened in 1927

Background imageSummer Collection: Pentewan, Cornwall, September 1928

Pentewan, Cornwall, September 1928
Picturesque view of the Quay at Pentewan, Cornwall, September 1928. A row of ivy covered cottages line a pond with white ducks on its surface

Background imageSummer Collection: Padstow Harbour, Cornwall, August 1927

Padstow Harbour, Cornwall, August 1927
View 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!

Background imageSummer Collection: Mullion Cove, Cornwall, c. 1920s

Mullion Cove, Cornwall, c. 1920s
Cliff top view of Mullion Cove, Cornwall, c.1928. The harbour walls can be seen in the summer sunshine as the waves crash onto the rocks below

Background imageSummer Collection: Mullion Cove, Cornwall, August 1928

Mullion Cove, Cornwall, August 1928
View of Mullion Cove, Cornwall at the height of summer in 1928. The harbour walls can be seen at the centre with water crashing onto grinder rocks and the cliffs below

Background imageSummer Collection: Menheniot, Cornwall, May 1949

Menheniot, Cornwall, May 1949
View 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

Background imageSummer Collection: Liskeard, Cornwall, May 1949

Liskeard, Cornwall, May 1949
View of the Cornish town of Liskeard, May 1949. St Martins church overlooks the streets of houses below and a row of allotments

Background imageSummer Collection: Govan Haven, Interior of St Just Church, July 1947

Govan Haven, Interior of St Just Church, July 1947
View 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

Background imageSummer Collection: Coverack, Cornwall, July 1923

Coverack, Cornwall, July 1923
View 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

Background imageSummer Collection: Bantham & Bigbury Sands, Devon, summer 1928

Bantham & Bigbury Sands, Devon, summer 1928
View of Bantham & Bigbury Sands, Devon, August 1928. A small group of holidaymakers wearing 1920s hats are sitting on the bank surrounded by grasses, looking out to sea

Background imageSummer Collection: Barry Island, Wales, August 1927

Barry Island, Wales, August 1927
View 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

Background imageSummer Collection: Bodinnick, Cornwall, July 1947

Bodinnick, Cornwall, July 1947
View of Bodinnick village from Fowey, Cornwall in July 1947, showing the Bodinnick Ferry landing area and The Old Ferry Inn

Background imageSummer Collection: Falmouth - Castle Beach, July 1934

Falmouth - Castle Beach, July 1934
View of Castle Beach & Pendennis Head, Falmouth, Cornwall in July 1934. An exotic tree offers shade to guests staying at the Gwendra Hotel along Cliff Road

Background imageSummer Collection: Falmouth - Pendennis Head, September 1930

Falmouth - Pendennis Head, September 1930
View of Pendennis Head, Falmouth, Cornwall. Shows Pendennis Castle from Cliff Road, Castle Beach in September 1930. Lush Cornish vegetation lines the road

Background imageSummer Collection: Flushing, Cornwall, 1928

Flushing, Cornwall, 1928
A 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

Background imageSummer Collection: Recreation Ground at Bude, August 1930

Recreation Ground at Bude, August 1930
View 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

Background imageSummer Collection: Blisland, Cornwall, 1937

Blisland, Cornwall, 1937
A view of Blisland, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall in July 1937, looking west to Churchtown Mews and showing the edge of the village green and Blisland Inn

Background imageSummer Collection: Freebodys Lido, Reading, August 1932

Freebodys Lido, Reading, August 1932
View from Caversham Bridge across the Thames. Crowds gather on the side of the river, taking it in turns to go on the giant slide

Background imageSummer Collection: St Mawes Harbour, Cornwall, September 1937

St Mawes Harbour, Cornwall, September 1937
A GWR publicity view along the quayside of St Mawes in Cornwall to the Ship and Castle Hotel, September 1937

Background imageSummer Collection: Cold Knap Beach, Barry Island, Wales, August 1927

Cold Knap Beach, Barry Island, Wales, August 1927
View 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

Background imageSummer Collection: Lee Bay near Lynton, Devon, 1950

Lee Bay near Lynton, Devon, 1950
A view of Lee Bay near Lynton on the north Devon coast, taken in August 1950. Lee Abbey and the lodge can be seen towards the right of the image

Background imageSummer Collection: Lynmouth in Devon, August 1950

Lynmouth in Devon, August 1950
A view of Lynmouth on the north Devon coast taken from Summerhouse Hill in August 1950. The harbour and Lyn River can be seen in the centre of the image with the Rhenish Tower on the quay

Background imageSummer Collection: Valley of Rocks near Lynmouth, 1950

Valley of Rocks near Lynmouth, 1950
A view of the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon, taken in August 1950. This U shaped valley on the north Exmoor coast has been popular with walkers for over 100 years



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