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Devon Collection

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Devon Collection: Plymouth Tinside Lido, c. 1935

Plymouth Tinside Lido, c. 1935
Crowds are gathered on the steps of the Lido to take part in swimming, bathing and diving. The Lido opened in 1935 and was built to a classic art deco style

Devon Collection: Lynmouth from Lynton, Devon, 1929

Lynmouth from Lynton, Devon, 1929
A view of Lynmouth from Lynton showing the north Devon coastal cliffs in the distance, taken in August 1929. The original iconic Rhenish Tower can be seen on the pier at the bottom of this image

Devon Collection: Brixham Harbour, Devon, c1930s

Brixham Harbour, Devon, c1930s
A group of fishermen are gathered at Brixham Harbour, in this view looking south-east. The harbour is busy with fishing vessels

Devon Collection: Bigbury-on-Sea from Burgh Island, Devon, September 1935

Bigbury-on-Sea from Burgh Island, Devon, September 1935
A GWR publicity view of Bigbury-on-Sea on the southern coast of Devon, taken from Burgh Island in September 1935. The image shows what is now The Pilchard Inn on the tidal island

Devon Collection: Glen Lyn Gorge at Lynmouth, Devon, 1950

Glen Lyn Gorge at Lynmouth, Devon, 1950
A view of Glen Lyn Gorge at Lynmouth in north Devon, taken in August 1950. The West Lyn River cascades down a gorge littered with boulders creating a series of dramatic waterfalls

Devon Collection: Lee Bay near Lynton, Devon, 1950

Lee Bay near Lynton, Devon, 1950
A view of Lee Bay near Lynton on the north Devon coast, taken in August 1950. Lee Abbey and the lodge can be seen towards the right of the image

Devon Collection: Lynmouth in Devon, August 1950

Lynmouth in Devon, August 1950
A view of Lynmouth on the north Devon coast taken from Summerhouse Hill in August 1950. The harbour and Lyn River can be seen in the centre of the image with the Rhenish Tower on the quay

Devon Collection: Valley of Rocks near Lynmouth, 1950

Valley of Rocks near Lynmouth, 1950
A view of the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon, taken in August 1950. This U shaped valley on the north Exmoor coast has been popular with walkers for over 100 years

Devon Collection: Castle Rock near Lynton, Devon, 1950

Castle Rock near Lynton, Devon, 1950
A view of Castle Rock at the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon. This photograph was taken in August 1950 to encourage tourism on Exmoor

Devon Collection: Valley of Rocks, Exmoor, 1950

Valley of Rocks, Exmoor, 1950
A view of the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon, taken in August 1950. This U shaped valley on the north Exmoor coast has been popular with walkers for over 100 years

Devon Collection: Castle Rock at Lynton, North Devon, 1950

Castle Rock at Lynton, North Devon, 1950
A view of Castle Rock at the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon. This photograph was taken in August 1950 to encourage tourism on Exmoor

Devon Collection: Cherry Bridge, Lyn Valley, 1934

Cherry Bridge, Lyn Valley, 1934
A view of Cherry Bridge at Lynmouth in the Lyn Valley, North Devon, September 1934. The Lyn Valley is well known for its distinctive wooden bridges

Devon Collection: Watersmeet in The Lyn Valley, Devon, 1934

Watersmeet in The Lyn Valley, Devon, 1934
A view of Watersmeet in the Lyn Valley in north Devon, taken in September 1934. A number of holidaymakers are relaxing and picnicking beside the Lyn River

Devon Collection: The Lyn Valley near Watersmeet, 1934

The Lyn Valley near Watersmeet, 1934
A view of the Lyn Valley near Watersmeet in north Devon, taken in September 1934. A number of holidaymakers are strolling near one of the distinct bridges over the Lyn River

Devon Collection: Castle Rock at Lynton, North Devon, 1934

Castle Rock at Lynton, North Devon, 1934
A view of Castle Rock at the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon. This photograph was taken in September 1934 to encourage tourism on Exmoor

Devon Collection: Valley of Rocks at Lynton, Devon, 1934

Valley of Rocks at Lynton, Devon, 1934
A view of the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon, taken in September 1934. This U shaped valley on the north Exmoor coast has been popular with walkers for over 100 years

Devon Collection: Lynmouth Harbour, Devon, September 1934

Lynmouth Harbour, Devon, September 1934
A view of the harbour at Lynmouth in north Devon, taken in September 1934. A number of small boats are moored up in the harbour

Devon Collection: Lynmouth and North Foreland, Devon, 1934

Lynmouth and North Foreland, Devon, 1934
A view of Lynmouth and the coastline towards Foreland Point, taken from Lynton, north Devon, September 1934

Devon Collection: Lynmouth from the Harbour, 1934

Lynmouth from the Harbour, 1934
A view of the harbour at Lynmouth in north Devon, taken in September 1934. A number of small boats are moored up in the harbour

Devon Collection: The Lyn River at Lynmouth, Devon, 1934

The Lyn River at Lynmouth, Devon, 1934
A view of the Lyn River at Lynmouth in north Devon, taken in September 1934. The quayside is busy with holidaymakers and there are a number of small boats moored up in the harbour

Devon Collection: Valley of Rocks near Lynton in Devon, 1929

Valley of Rocks near Lynton in Devon, 1929
A view of the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon, taken in August 1929. This U shaped valley on the north Exmoor coast has been popular with walkers for over 100 years

Devon Collection: Castle Rock at Lynton, Devon, 1929

Castle Rock at Lynton, Devon, 1929
A view of Castle Rock at the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon. This photograph was taken in August 1929 to encourage tourism on Exmoor

Devon Collection: Castle Rock near Lynton, Devon, 1929

Castle Rock near Lynton, Devon, 1929
A view of Castle Rock at the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon. This photograph was taken in August 1929 to encourage tourism on Exmoor

Devon Collection: Valley of Rocks at Lynton, Devon, 1929

Valley of Rocks at Lynton, Devon, 1929
A view of the rocky crags at the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon, August 1929. This U shaped valley on the north Exmoor coast has been popular with walkers for over 100 years

Devon Collection: Lynmouth from The Hillside, Devon, August 1929

Lynmouth from The Hillside, Devon, August 1929
A view of Lynmouth sea front from the hillside, Devon, August 1929, showing a steamboat out to sea and the iconic Rhenish Tower on the pier

Devon Collection: The Sea Front at Lynmouth, Devon, August 1929

The Sea Front at Lynmouth, Devon, August 1929
A view of the sea front at Lynmouth on the north coast of Devon, taken from the Esplanade in August 1929. The original iconic Rhenish Tower can be seen on the pier to right of this image

Devon Collection: Castle Rock near Lynmouth, Devon, 1924

Castle Rock near Lynmouth, Devon, 1924
A view of Castle Rock at the Valley of Rocks near Lynmouth in North Devon. This photograph was taken around 1924 to encourage tourism on Exmoor

Devon Collection: Lynmouth Pier, North Devon, 1924

Lynmouth Pier, North Devon, 1924
A view of the quayside at Lynmouth on the coast of Devon in 1924, with sailing or fishing boats off the side of the pier

Devon Collection: Lynmouth Harbour, Devon, 1924

Lynmouth Harbour, Devon, 1924
A view of Lynmouth Harbour on the North Devon coast in 1924. Small sailing and fishing boats are moored up on the harbour wall

Devon Collection: Old Cottages at Lynmouth, Devon, 1924

Old Cottages at Lynmouth, Devon, 1924
A view of old cottages on Riverside Road & Lynmouth Street overlooking the East Lyn River and Lynmouth harbour in north Devon, 1924. The Rising Sun Inn can be seen with a man in a cap sitting outside

Devon Collection: Cherry Lyn Falls near Lynton, Exmoor, 1924

Cherry Lyn Falls near Lynton, Exmoor, 1924
A view of Cherry Lyn Falls near Lynton on Exmoor, North Devon, taken in 1924. The approach to Lynton and Lynmouth from the West Lyn

Devon Collection: Devil's Cheese Ring, Lynton, 1924

Devil's Cheese Ring, Lynton, 1924
A view of a rock formation known as the Devil's Cheese Ring, at Lynton on the North Devon coast, taken in 1924. The rocks are thought to look like a stack of wheels of cheese

Devon Collection: Valley of Rocks near Lynton in Devon, 1924

Valley of Rocks near Lynton in Devon, 1924
A view of the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon, 1924. This U shaped valley on the north Exmoor coast has been popular with walkers for over 100 years

Devon Collection: Lynton & Lynmouth, North Devon, 1924

Lynton & Lynmouth, North Devon, 1924
A view of the town of Lynton & Lynmouth on the edge of Exmoor in North Devon, taken in 1924. A number of sailing vessels are in the harbour

Devon Collection: Castle Rock at Lynmouth, Devon, c. 1920s

Castle Rock at Lynmouth, Devon, c. 1920s
A view of Castle Rock at the Valley of Rocks near Lynmouth in North Devon. This photograph was taken around the 1920s probably to encourage tourism on Exmoor

Devon Collection: Teignmouth Beach, Devon, August 1937

Teignmouth Beach, Devon, August 1937
A GWR publicity view of the west end of the beach at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon. Taken in August 1937 this image shows holidaymakers on the beach

Devon Collection: Teignmouth from Shaldon, Devon, August 1930

Teignmouth from Shaldon, Devon, August 1930
A GWR publicity view of the seaside town of Teignmouth taken from the village of Shaldon across the Teign estuary in August 1930

Devon Collection: Teignmouth, East Beach, August 1950

Teignmouth, East Beach, August 1950
A GWR publicity view of the town beach at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon. Taken in August 1950 from the sand of the beach

Devon Collection: Teignmouth Promenade and East Beach, Devon, August 1950

Teignmouth Promenade and East Beach, Devon, August 1950
A GWR publicity view of the promenade and main beach at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon, August 1950. The seafront houses of the Esplanade hide most of the church tower of St Michael s

Devon Collection: Teignmouth Promenade, Devon, August 1950

Teignmouth Promenade, Devon, August 1950
A GWR publicity view of the promenade at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon, August 1950. Bunting decorates the lamp posts along the front where people are walking in the coastal breeze

Devon Collection: Teignmouth Beach, Devon, August 1950

Teignmouth Beach, Devon, August 1950
A GWR publicity view of the East Beach at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon, August 1950. This image was probably taken from the Grand Pier

Devon Collection: Overview of Teignmouth, Devon, August 1950

Overview of Teignmouth, Devon, August 1950
A GWR publicity view of Teignmouth in Devon, taken from the golf course in August 1950 and showing the fields surrounding the seaside town as well as the south Devon coastline

Devon Collection: Maidencombe, near Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937

Maidencombe, near Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937
A GWR publicity view of the beach at Maidencombe, near Teignmouth in Devon. Taken in August 1937, this image shows holidaymakers enjoying the beach and bathing in the calm sea

Devon Collection: Shaldon Bridge at Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937

Shaldon Bridge at Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937
A GWR publicity view of Shaldon Bridge at Teignmouth in Devon, August 1937, showing the bridge stretching across the estuary with the village of Shaldon in the distance

Devon Collection: East Beach at Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937

East Beach at Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937
A GWR publicity view of holidaymakers on Teignmouth Town Beach on the eastern side of the town, August 1937. The image shows a typical seaside scene; families are enjoying themselves on the beach

Devon Collection: Teignmouth from Shaldon, Devon, August 1937

Teignmouth from Shaldon, Devon, August 1937
A GWR publicity view of the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon, showing the estuary, beaches, town and pier. This image was taken in August 1937 from the Shaldon Botanical Gardens on the southern

Devon Collection: Teignmouth to Shaldon Ferry, Devon, August 1937

Teignmouth to Shaldon Ferry, Devon, August 1937
A GWR publicity view of passengers disembarking the Shaldon Ferry in Devon in August 1937. The seaside town of Teignmouth can be seen on the opposite side of the estuary

Devon Collection: Boats on Shaldon Beach, Devon, August 1937

Boats on Shaldon Beach, Devon, August 1937
A GWR publicity view of several small boats on the beach at Shaldon, at the mouth of the River Teign in Devon, August 1937

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