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Cornwall Collection (page 2)

Travel and tourism images from the GWR Publicity Department

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Background imageCornwall Collection: Porthgwarra Beach and Village, Cornwall

Porthgwarra Beach and Village, Cornwall
This photograph was taken in 1924 and shows the Cornish village of Porthgwarra and its beach with small boats dragged up onto the rocks. Many of the same buildings can be seen in the village today

Background imageCornwall Collection: Porthgwarra Beach, Cornwall

Porthgwarra Beach, Cornwall
A photograph of Porthgwarra Beach at the tip of Cornwall, taken in 1924. This view shows a man by a small boat on the beach through one of the coastal rock formations common at Porthgwarra Cove

Background imageCornwall Collection: Trenance Gardens, Newquay

Trenance Gardens, Newquay
This photographic postcard shows a steam locomotive travelling along the Trenance Viaduct above Trenance Gardens in Newquay, Cornwall

Background imageCornwall Collection: Rosewall Hill & Logan Rock, St Ives, June 1946

Rosewall Hill & Logan Rock, St Ives, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of Rosewall Hill & Logan Rock near St Ives in Cornwall. This image was taken in June 1946 to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageCornwall Collection: Treveal Cove, St Ives, June 1946

Treveal Cove, St Ives, June 1946
A GWR publicity of Treveal Cove at St Ives in Cornwall, taken in June 1946 to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageCornwall Collection: Clodgy Point, St Ives, Cornwall, June 1946

Clodgy Point, St Ives, Cornwall, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of Clodgy Point at St Ives in Cornwall, taken in June 1946 to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageCornwall Collection: Clodgy Point, St Ives, June 1946

Clodgy Point, St Ives, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of Clodgy Point at St Ives in Cornwall, taken in June 1946 to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageCornwall Collection: St Ives Harbour, Cornwall, August 1928

St Ives Harbour, Cornwall, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of the harbour at St Ives in Cornwall, taken in August 1928, showing the lighthouse at the end of the harbour wall and a number of small boats

Background imageCornwall Collection: St Ives from Tregenna Castle, Cornwall, c. 1924

St Ives from Tregenna Castle, Cornwall, c. 1924
A GWR publicity view of St Ives taken from Tregenna Castle in c.1924. Tregenna Castle was built in the 18th century and has been a hotel since it was sold in 1871

Background imageCornwall Collection: St Ives Bay from Tregenna Castle, Cornwall, c. 1924

St Ives Bay from Tregenna Castle, Cornwall, c. 1924
A GWR publicity view of St Ives Bay taken from Tregenna Castle in c.1924. Tregenna Castle was built in the 18th century and has been a hotel since it was sold in 1871

Background imageCornwall Collection: Knills Monument, St Ives, c. 1923

Knills Monument, St Ives, c. 1923
A GWR publicity view of Knills Monument in Cornwall, c.1923. The monument overlooks St Ives and was constructed in 1782 in memory of mayor John Knill

Background imageCornwall Collection: Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall, c. 1923

Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall, c. 1923
A GWR publicity view of Porthminster Beach and St Ives in Cornwall, c.1923. St Ives harbour can be seen full of small boats

Background imageCornwall Collection: Castle Kayle Earthwork, Cornwall, June 1946

Castle Kayle Earthwork, Cornwall, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of the old earthwork of Castle Kayle near St Ives in Cornwall. Taken in June 1946 this image was taken to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageCornwall Collection: St Erth Praze, Cornwall, June 1946

St Erth Praze, Cornwall, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of the village of St Erth Praze near St Ives in Cornwall, taken in June 1946. The image was taken to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageCornwall Collection: Logan Rock, Cornwall, June 1946

Logan Rock, Cornwall, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of Logan Rock near Treen in Cornwall, June 1946. The rock is naturally balanced and weighs 65 tons. It has its own local legend which attracts tourists to the area

Background imageCornwall Collection: Cucurrian, Cornwall, June 1946

Cucurrian, Cornwall, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of the hamlet of Cucurrian between St Ives and Penzance in Cornwall. This image was taken in June 1946 to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageCornwall Collection: St Erth Bridge near St Ives, Cornwall, June 1946

St Erth Bridge near St Ives, Cornwall, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of St Erth Bridge and River near St Ives in Cornwall, taken in June 1946. The image was taken to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageCornwall Collection: Trelyon Downs, Cornwall, June 1946

Trelyon Downs, Cornwall, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of the Trelyon Downs near St Ives in Cornwall, taken in June 1946. The image was taken to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageCornwall Collection: Towednack near St Ives from Trendrine Hill, June 1946

Towednack near St Ives from Trendrine Hill, June 1946
A 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

Background imageCornwall Collection: Trink Hill near St Ives, June 1946

Trink Hill near St Ives, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of the Twelve O Clock Rock on Trink Hill near St Ives in Cornwall, taken in June 1946 to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageCornwall Collection: Giants Rock, Zennor, June 1946

Giants Rock, Zennor, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of Giants Rock at Zennor near St Ives in Cornwall, taken in June 1946 to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageCornwall Collection: Trendrine Farm, St Ives, June 1946

Trendrine Farm, St Ives, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of Trendrine Farm in the St Ives area of Cornwall, taken in June 1946. The image was taken to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageCornwall Collection: Rosewall Hill, St Ives, June 1946

Rosewall Hill, St Ives, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of St Ives in Cornwall and the surrounding area, taken at Rosewall Hill in June 1946. The image was taken to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageCornwall Collection: Morrab Gardens, Penzance, c. 1950

Morrab Gardens, Penzance, c. 1950
A GWR publicity view of the Morrab Gardens in Penzance, Cornwall, taken c.1950. A young girl is standing next to a giant subtropical plant

Background imageCornwall Collection: Song of the Sea Cave, Nanjizel, Cornwall, c. 1950

Song of the Sea Cave, Nanjizel, Cornwall, c. 1950
A GWR publicity view of the Song of the Sea Cave at Nanjizel Beach near Lands End in Cornwall, c.1950

Background imageCornwall Collection: St Michaels Mount, Penzance, c. 1950

St Michaels Mount, Penzance, c. 1950
A GWR publicity view of St Michaels Mount near Penzance in Cornwall, c.1950, showing the castle and mount silhouetted against the sky and several small boats pulled up onto the beach

Background imageCornwall Collection: Promenade Gardens, Penzance, c. 1948

Promenade Gardens, Penzance, c. 1948
A GWR publicity view of the Promenade Gardens at Penzance, Cornwall in c.1948, showing pristinely kept planted beds and benches with a sea view

Background imageCornwall Collection: Morrab Gardens, Penzance, c. 1948

Morrab Gardens, Penzance, c. 1948
A GWR publicity view of the subtropical Morrab Gardens in Penzance, Cornwall, taken c.1948 and showing palm trees

Background imageCornwall Collection: View Over Penzance, c. 1938

View Over Penzance, c. 1938
A GWR publicity view of Penzance in Cornwall, taken c.1938 from the north-east, looking towards Penzance harbour and St Marys Church in the distance

Background imageCornwall Collection: Morrab Gardens, Penzance, c. 1938

Morrab Gardens, Penzance, c. 1938
A GWR publicity view of the subtropical Morrab Gardens in Penzance, Cornwall, taken c.1938, showing the Victorian fountain and mature trees

Background imageCornwall Collection: Newlyn Green, Penzance, c. 1938

Newlyn Green, Penzance, c. 1938
A GWR publicity view of the Green in Newlyn, south of Penzance, Cornwall, c.1938, showing newly planted shrubs and pathways running along the sea front

Background imageCornwall Collection: Morrab Gardens, Penzance, c. 1934

Morrab Gardens, Penzance, c. 1934
A GWR publicity view of the subtropical Morrab Gardens in Penzance, Cornwall, taken c.1934, showing the Victorian fountain and palm trees

Background imageCornwall Collection: Eastern Green Beach and St Michaels Mount from Penzance, c. 1934

Eastern Green Beach and St Michaels Mount from Penzance, c. 1934
A GWR publicity view of Eastern Green Beach and St Michaels Mount in Cornwall, taken from the sea front at Penzance, c.1934

Background imageCornwall Collection: The Sea Front at Penzance, c. 1934

The Sea Front at Penzance, c. 1934
A GWR publicity view of the sea front at Penzance in Cornwall, c.1934, showing the subtropical palm trees of the Alexandra Park grounds and the western promenade

Background imageCornwall Collection: Morrab Gardens, Penzance, August 1928

Morrab Gardens, Penzance, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of some ladies strolling with a small child in a pushchair through the subtropical Morrab Gardens in Penzance, Cornwall, August 1928

Background imageCornwall Collection: Penzance, Cornwall, August 1928

Penzance, Cornwall, August 1928
A GWR publicity view over the harbour at Penzance in Cornwall in August 1928, showing the harbour wall and sprawl of the town, as well as St Marys Church in the distance

Background imageCornwall Collection: Cromlech Stone, near Penzance, December 1925

Cromlech Stone, near Penzance, December 1925
A GWR publicity view of the Cromlech Stone or Lanyon Quoit near Penzance, December 1925. This neolithic monument is a dolmen or burial chamber and lies in the open Cornish landscape near Madron

Background imageCornwall Collection: Logan Rock, Cornwall, February 1924

Logan Rock, Cornwall, February 1924
A GWR publicity view of Logan Rock near Treen in Cornwall, February 1924. The rock is naturally balanced and weighs 65 tons. It has its own local legend, attracting tourists to the area

Background imageCornwall Collection: Penzance Viaduct, 1923

Penzance Viaduct, 1923
A GWR publicity view of Penzance Viaduct in Cornwall, taken in 1923. Wooden viaducts across rivers became a common feature of the railway in Cornwall as they were a cheaper alternative to longer

Background imageCornwall Collection: Mousehole, Cornwall, c. 1938

Mousehole, Cornwall, c. 1938
A GWR publicity view of the fishing village, Mousehole in Cornwall, c.1938, showing the harbour in the centre of the image

Background imageCornwall Collection: Tintagel Castle Beach, August 1927

Tintagel Castle Beach, August 1927
A GWR publicity view of the ruins of Tintagel Castle on the rugged northern coast of Cornwall. This image looks down into the valley and the beach between the medieval castle and the mainland

Background imageCornwall Collection: Tintagel Castle, August 1927

Tintagel Castle, August 1927
A GWR publicity view of the ruins of Tintagel Castle on the rugged northern coast of Cornwall. This image looks across the valley between the medieval castle and the mainland

Background imageCornwall Collection: Tintagel Castle, view across the creek, August 1927

Tintagel Castle, view across the creek, August 1927
A GWR publicity view of the ruins of Tintagel Castle on the rugged northern coast of Cornwall. This image looks across the creek between the medieval castle and the mainland

Background imageCornwall Collection: Tintagel Castle Looking Uphill, August 1927

Tintagel Castle Looking Uphill, August 1927
A GWR publicity view of the ruins of Tintagel Castle on the rugged northern coast of Cornwall. This image looks uphill towards the medieval castle and was taken in August 1927

Background imageCornwall Collection: Tintagel Castle, Cornwall, August 1927

Tintagel Castle, Cornwall, August 1927
A GWR publicity view of the ruins of Tintagel Castle on the rugged northern coast of Cornwall. This image looks uphill towards the medieval castle and was taken in August 1927

Background imageCornwall Collection: St Michaels Mount from Marazion Beach, August 1935

St Michaels Mount from Marazion Beach, August 1935
A GWR publicity view of St Michaels Mount in Cornwall from the sandy beach at Marazion in August 1935. The tide is low so the causeway is visible and people are out on the beach

Background imageCornwall Collection: On the Mount at St Michaels Mount, Cornwall, August 1935

On the Mount at St Michaels Mount, Cornwall, August 1935
A GWR publicity view of holidaymakers on St Michaels Mount in Cornwall, taken on a sunny day in August 1935

Background imageCornwall Collection: St Michaels Mount at Low Tide, August 1935

St Michaels Mount at Low Tide, August 1935
A GWR publicity image of the Cornish landmark St Michaels Mount at low tide, August 1935. Some people are walking along the causeway between the castle and Marazion Beach



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