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Branscombe Collection

Step back in time to the picturesque village of Branscombe, nestled in the heart of Devon

Background imageBranscombe Collection: The Village, Branscombe, Devon

The Village, Branscombe, Devon
The Village, Branscombe, Seaton, near Beer, Devon, England. Date: 1900s

Background imageBranscombe Collection: Post Office, Branscombe, Devon

Post Office, Branscombe, Devon

Background imageBranscombe Collection: Branscombe Post Office probably taken in 1888

Branscombe Post Office probably taken in 1888

Background imageBranscombe Collection: Branscombe, Devon

Branscombe, Devon

Background imageBranscombe Collection: Branscombe probably taken in 1888

Branscombe probably taken in 1888

Background imageBranscombe Collection: 6 Haymaking in Branscombe, Devon

6 Haymaking in Branscombe, Devon

Background imageBranscombe Collection: Branscombe haymaking probably taken in 1888

Branscombe haymaking probably taken in 1888

Background imageBranscombe Collection: Haymaking in Branscombe, Devon

Haymaking in Branscombe, Devon

Background imageBranscombe Collection: Branscombe, Devon - real photo postcard, unknown publisher

Branscombe, Devon - real photo postcard, unknown publisher

Background imageBranscombe Collection: Castle Rocks, Beer Head and Branscombe Beach, Devon

Castle Rocks, Beer Head and Branscombe Beach, Devon
Castle Rocks, Beer Head and Branscombe Beach, near Seaton, Devon - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageBranscombe Collection: Maud Branscombe, Victorian actress

Maud Branscombe, Victorian actress. late 19th century

Background imageBranscombe Collection: Old Smithy at Branscombe, near Sidmouth, Devon

Old Smithy at Branscombe, near Sidmouth, Devon, with a horse having a hoof inspected. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageBranscombe Collection: Some Leading Actresses, A Group (b / w photo)

Some Leading Actresses, A Group (b / w photo)
2796443 Some Leading Actresses, A Group (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Leading Actresses, A Group)

Background imageBranscombe Collection: Exeter EX12 3 Map

Exeter EX12 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Exeter EX12 3

Background imageBranscombe Collection: Great Seaside house, Branscombe, Devon

Great Seaside house, Branscombe, Devon. Great Seaside is an Elizabethan farmhouse

Background imageBranscombe Collection: Some leading Actresses of the late Victorian era

Some leading Actresses of the late Victorian era. (from top left, going clockwise): Miss Alice Atherton (1854-1899), Miss V

Background imageBranscombe Collection: ACTRESSES, c1890. British actresses, including Alice Atherton, Violet Cameron, Phyllis Broughton

ACTRESSES, c1890. British actresses, including Alice Atherton, Violet Cameron, Phyllis Broughton, Maude Branscombe, Kate Vaughan, Marion Hood, Connie Gilchrist, Ellen Farren, Minnie Palmer

Background imageBranscombe Collection: Morocco Bound by Arthur Branscombe

Morocco Bound by Arthur Branscombe
Front and back pages of a promotional flyer for Morocco Bound, a light farcical Edwardian musical comedy in two acts by Arthur Branscombe, with music by F. Osmond Carr and lyrics by Adrian Ross

Background imageBranscombe Collection: Blacksmiths Shop, Branscombe, Devon

Blacksmiths Shop, Branscombe, Devon
Blacksmiths Shop, Branscombe, Seaton, Devon, England. Date: 1930s

Background imageBranscombe Collection: The Beach, Branscombe, Devon

The Beach, Branscombe, Devon
The Beach, Branscombe, Seaton, near Sidmouth, Devon, England. Date: 1933

Background imageBranscombe Collection: Maud Branscombe, actress and singer

Maud Branscombe, actress and singer
Maud (or Maude) Branscombe, actress and light opera singer. She performed in New York and London. Date: circa 1870s

Background imageBranscombe Collection: Picture No. 10741267

Picture No. 10741267
England - Aerial view of chalk cliffs, between Beer and Branscombe Date:

Background imageBranscombe Collection: Looking towards Branscombe village on an early summer day in Devon with trees in new leaf

Looking towards Branscombe village on an early summer day in Devon with trees in new leaf buttercups in flower

Background imageBranscombe Collection: Jurassic Coast at Weston Mouth near Sidmouth on a fine high summer day with foxgloves flowering

Jurassic Coast at Weston Mouth near Sidmouth on a fine high summer day with foxgloves flowering with blue sky and clouds

Background imageBranscombe Collection: Ornamental shrub, Elaeagnus angustifolia Quicksilver in flower, in a country garden

Ornamental shrub, Elaeagnus angustifolia Quicksilver in flower, in a country garden

Background imageBranscombe Collection: Devonshire Cottages

Devonshire Cottages
Lovely old thatched cottages, with their windows flung wide open during a summer heatwave, in the village of Branscombe, between Beer and Sidmouth, Devon, England. Date: 19th century


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Step back in time to the picturesque village of Branscombe, nestled in the heart of Devon. This charming postcard captures the essence of Branscombe's rich history, with a glimpse into its past through the lens of 1888. The Branscombe Post Office stands proudly, serving as a hub for this tight-knit community. Surrounding it are quaint cottages and idyllic landscapes that have remained unchanged over the years. Haymaking season brings life to Branscombe, as captured in another snapshot from 1888. The hardworking locals gather together to harvest their bountiful fields, creating a scene filled with camaraderie and tradition. These images transport us back to simpler times when nature dictated daily routines. Beyond the village lies an enchanting coastline that stretches towards Castle Rocks and Beer Head. Branscombe Beach beckons visitors with its pristine sands and sparkling waters, inviting them to relax and soak up the beauty of this coastal gem. This real photo postcard offers a window into an era long gone but not forgotten - where simplicity reigned supreme and communities thrived on close connections. As we admire these timeless images of Branscombe, let us cherish its enduring spirit and appreciate how it has gracefully evolved while preserving its authentic charm.