Barnstaple Collection

Looking south along Saunton Sands and Braunton Burrows near Barnstaple, North Devon, England, UK

Lynton Station on the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway c. 1932
View of Lynton station and goods shed following the extension to the station building Ronald Shephard Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Shephard 1/38/3

Blackmoor Station - Lynton & Barnstaple Railway c. 1932
Blackmoor Station - view of down train in the other platform Ronald Shephard Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Shephard 1/34/4

Cover design, Western Airways timetable
Cover design, Western Airways summer timetable, showing a map with destinations: Manchester, Birmingham, Swansea, Cardiff, Bristol, Weston, Barnstaple, Newquay and Penzance. 1939

True-colour satellite image of southwest England
Devon, southwest England. True-colour satellite image of the county of Devon in southwest England, Great Britain. North is at top

River Taw, Barnstaple, North Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

River Taw, Barnstaple, North Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Square, Barnstaple, September 1934
Several people are enjoying the formal gardens of The Square in Barnstaple. Behind The Square various shops can be seen including Maison Viola (dressmakers)

Postcode Sector Map sheet 2 North Devon
This Postcode Sector Map (sheet 2) displays all of the first part of the postcode and the first number of the second part, or Inward Code, (eg EX20 3) for north Devon

Saunton Sands, Barnstaple, North Devon, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sir Godfrey Baring, Vanity Fair, Spy
SIR GODFREY BARING, 1st Baronet (1871-1957) Liberal Member of Parliament for Barnstaple and the Isle of Wight. Caption: Isle of Wight Date: 1871 - 1957

Decorating Pottery - Barons Art - Barnstaple
Decorating by hand at Barons Art Pottery at Barnstaple, Devon. Here William Baron (grandson of the pottery founder William Leonard Baron) can be seen painting the pottery

Indoor Market, Barnstaple, Devon, England. Date: 1949

Narrow Guage Railway Locomotive, Barnstaple, Devon
Narrow Guage Railway Locomotive, Barnstaple, near Chelfham, Devon, England. Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Date: 1910s

Barnstaple Sheep Market
A fat farmer hauls his sheep into the pens at Barnstaple market, Devon, England

A view along Woolacombe Beach from Mortehoe, near Barnstaple, Devon, Great Britain; Southwest England, Great Britain, United Kingdom

Royal Tour of West Country - The Queen at Barnstaple Station, 8th May 1956
This photograph shows The Queen inspecting troops at Barnstaple station in North Devon as part of her Royal Tour of the West Country on 8th May 1956

Barnstaple High Street, Barnstaple, North Devon. 9th January 1966

A group of men standing outside the Ministry of Labour on the High Street, Barnstaple, North Devon. 9th January 1966

Albert Clock, Barnstaple, September 1934
A view of the Albert Clock looking towards the River Taw and the Taw Bridge. The Albert Clock stands in The Square and was built as a memorial to Queen Victorias husband, Prince Albert

Charles Thomas

Barnstaple Square probably 1920s

Barnstaple Square early 1900s

Barnstaple - Market Hall early 1900's

The Square Barnstaple early 1900's

1832 Victorian Map of Barnstaple

1840s Victorian Map of Devon

The Castle, Barnstaple, North Devon Date: 1930s

County Map of Devon, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Barnstaple, Devon (engraving)
5220618 Barnstaple, Devon (engraving) by Campion, George Bryant (1796-1870); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barnstaple, Devon)

Public arms: Barnstaple; Dartmouth; Barnsley; Dundalk; Durham (engraving)
6008901 Public arms: Barnstaple; Dartmouth; Barnsley; Dundalk; Durham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barnstaple; Dartmouth; Barnsley; Dundalk; Durham)

High Street, Barnstaple, Devon (b / w photo)
5996707 High Street, Barnstaple, Devon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Street, Barnstaple, Devon)

Members of the New House of Commons (engraving)
1614050 Members of the New House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New House of Commons)

Golden-pencilled Hamburghs, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by Henry Beldon and cup winner at Crystal Palace 1871

The Penrose Almshouses, Barnstaple (engraving)
5211603 The Penrose Almshouses, Barnstaple (engraving) by Heath, Sidney (b.1872, fl.1907-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Penrose Almshouses, Barnstaple)

High Street in Barnstaple, Devon (coloured photo)
6031749 High Street in Barnstaple, Devon (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Street in Barnstaple, Devon)

Barnstaple, the Promenade and River (colour photo)
3653277 Barnstaple, the Promenade and River (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barnstaple, the Promenade and River)

North Devon Railway (engraving)
1607605 North Devon Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: North Devon Railway. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 29 July 1854)

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

Upton Church and Decorative Arts (engraving)
1612014 Upton Church and Decorative Arts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Upton Church and Decorative Arts)

Barnstaple, from South Walk (b / w photo)
3631709 Barnstaple, from South Walk (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barnstaple, from South Walk)

Queen Annes Walk, Barnstaple, Devon (b / w photo)
3095376 Queen Annes Walk, Barnstaple, Devon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Annes Walk, Barnstaple, Devon)

Bath and West of England Agricultural Show at Barnstaple (engraving)
1609992 Bath and West of England Agricultural Show at Barnstaple (engraving) by Townsend, George (1813-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bath and West of England Agricultural Show at Barnstaple)

Viscount Lymington, MP (engraving)
1045285 Viscount Lymington, MP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Viscount Lymington, MP, the New Member for Barnstaple)

The General Election, New Members of the House of Commons (engraving)
1045364 The General Election, New Members of the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Election)

Cathy
Peter Turner

Holly Lite
Peter turner

View of Barnstaple, North Devon. 9th January 1966

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Barnstaple, a picturesque town nestled in North Devon, England, offers a myriad of breathtaking sights and historical landmarks. Looking south along Saunton Sands and Braunton Burrows near Barnstaple, one can witness the stunning beauty of nature blending seamlessly with the coastline. The remnants of Blackmoor Station on the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway take us back to 1932 when steam locomotives chugged through this charming countryside. Speaking of railways, Lynton Station on the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway also evokes nostalgia for a bygone era. This true-colour satellite image showcases southwest England's enchanting landscapes that surround Barnstaple. The River Taw gracefully flows through Barnstaple, adding tranquility to its already idyllic setting. From postcard-worthy views captured from various angles to being immortalized in Vanity Fair by Sir Godfrey Baring's portrait - this town has left an indelible mark throughout history. As we explore further into Barnstaple's charm, we stumble upon The Square bustling with life in September 1934. It serves as a reminder that while time may pass, the heart of this community remains vibrant and welcoming. Saunton Sands beckons visitors to its golden shores where they can bask in the sun or embark on exhilarating adventures along North Devon's coastlines. And let us not forget about Narrow Gauge Railway Locomotive - an emblematic symbol representing both past and present connections within this beloved region. With its rich heritage showcased through vintage timetables like Western Airways' cover design or Postcode Sector Map sheet 2 North Devon; it is evident that Barnstaple holds stories waiting to be discovered at every corner. In essence, whether you are captivated by natural wonders such as Saunton Sands or drawn towards historical relics like Blackmoor Station - there is something for everyone in Barnstaple.