Swimmers Collection

Diving Float and Bathers, Cornwall, 1931
A 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

Boats near The Grand Pier at Teignmouth, Devon, September 1933
A 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

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

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!

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

Oddicombe Beach, Devon, 1932
Bathers and divers are making the most of the water in this image of Oddicombe Beach from 1932. A group of ladies are enjoying diving from the platform into the sea

Porthleven Harbour and Town, Cornwall, 1933
A view of Porthleven Harbour and Town in Cornwall, taken in July 1933. The image shows the quay on the far side of the harbour and the Old Lifeboat House with its slipway in the foreground

East Beach at Teignmouth, Devon, September 1933
A 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

Swimmers from the GWR Medical Fund Society swimming baths (situated within the Works), c1880s

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