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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
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
Reading, Berkshire, 1928A 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
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
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
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
Three Swimmers, Cornwall, 1931A 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
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!
Group of swimmers in the sea, Cornwall, 1931A 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
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
Penzance display promoting health and physical fitness, 1930sA 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
St Ives, Cornwall, August 1928A 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
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
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
Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall, c. 1920sA 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
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 1928A picturesque view of the Cornish village of Pentewan, September 1928 showing views of the sea and coast
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
Pittville Park, Cheltenham, July 1939Two men enjoying the delights of a rowing boat on the lower lake in Pittville Park. The boathouse can be seen nestled in the trees
Sandford Park, Cheltenham, July 1939A man and lady look over the ornamental lily pond in Sandford Park, which opened in 1927
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!
Mullion Cove, Cornwall, c. 1920sCliff 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
Mullion Cove, Cornwall, August 1928View 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
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
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
Bantham & Bigbury Sands, Devon, summer 1928View 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
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
Bodinnick, Cornwall, July 1947View of Bodinnick village from Fowey, Cornwall in July 1947, showing the Bodinnick Ferry landing area and The Old Ferry Inn
Falmouth - Castle Beach, July 1934View 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
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
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
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
Blisland, Cornwall, 1937A 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
Freebodys Lido, Reading, August 1932View from Caversham Bridge across the Thames. Crowds gather on the side of the river, taking it in turns to go on the giant slide
St Mawes Harbour, Cornwall, September 1937A GWR publicity view along the quayside of St Mawes in Cornwall to the Ship and Castle Hotel, September 1937
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
Lee Bay near Lynton, Devon, 1950A 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
Lynmouth in Devon, August 1950A 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
Valley of Rocks near Lynmouth, 1950A 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