Images Dated 2021

Looe Bridge, Cornwall, c.1930

A GWR publicity view of Looe Bridge in Cornwall, c.1930. This is the 1853 stone bridge which connects the western and eastern sides of the coastal town of Looe. A bridge has existed at this site since 1411. A number of small rowing boats line the banks of the river

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1930, 1930s, Boat, Bridge, Cornwall, Looe, Looe Bridge, Row, Rowing

The Seafront at Sidmouth, Devon, August 1931

A 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, with the town behind them. Salcombe Hill and cliffs of the coastline are in the distance

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1930s, 1931, August, Beach, Cliff, Coast, Coastal, Devon, Groynes, Holidaymaker, Promenade, Salcombe Hill, Sea, Seafront, Shingle, Shore, Shoreline, Sidmouth, South Devon, Summer

Par Sands, Cornwall, May 1949

A GWR publicity view of Par Sands in Cornwall, May 1949. This image shows the long stretch of white sand along the beach with the town of Par which lies on the Cornish Riviera just visible in the distance. We can also see the large white industrial buildings on the left of the image which support the area's famous china clay industry

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