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Travel and tourism images from the GWR Publicity Department

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Devon Collection: Sidmouth from Connaught Gardens, Devon, August 1936

Sidmouth from Connaught Gardens, Devon, August 1936
A GWR publicity view of Sidmouth in Devon seen from Connaught Gardens to the west of the town. Taken in August 1936 the image shows the shingle beach at low tide with many holidaymakers enjoying

Devon Collection: The Seafront at Sidmouth, Devon, August 1931

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

Devon Collection: Sidmouth Beach, Devon, August 1931

Sidmouth Beach, Devon, August 1931
A GWR publicity view of the beach and promenade at Sidmouth in South Devon taken in August 1931. People are strolling along the front while holidaymakers are relaxing in deckchairs on the beach

Devon Collection: On the Beach at Sidmouth, Devon, August 1936

On the Beach at Sidmouth, Devon, August 1936
A GWR publicity view of the shingle beach at Sidmouth in South Devon in August 1936. The beach is full of holidaymakers enjoying the summer sunshine; lounging in deckchairs and paddling in the sea

Devon Collection: Sidmouth from Salcombe Hill, Devon, October 1925

Sidmouth from Salcombe Hill, Devon, October 1925
A GWR publicity view of Sidmouth taken from Salcombe Hill in Devon in October 1925. The view shows Sidmouth surrounded by fields and cliffs to the east and west

Devon Collection: Overview of The Promenade at Sidmouth, Devon, August 1931

Overview of The Promenade at Sidmouth, Devon, August 1931
A GWR publicity image taken in August 1931 of the Promenade at Sidmouth in South Devon. Seen at high tide, waves are crashing on to the Esplanade along the front

$Devon Collection: Cliffs at Ilfracombe, Devon$

Cliffs at Ilfracombe, Devon
A GWR publicity view of the cliffs near Ilfracombe in Devon in c.1920s-1930s. The Chapel of St Nicholas can be seen on the top of the cliff towards the right of the image

$Devon Collection: Capstone Hill, Ilfracombe, Devon, 1929$

Capstone Hill, Ilfracombe, Devon, 1929
A GWR publicity view of Capstone Hill and Wildersmouth Cove at Ilfracombe in Devon, August 1929. The Promenade and the Capstone Parade can be seen hugging the shoreline in this image

$Devon Collection: Ilfracombe Coast, Devon, September 1934$

Ilfracombe Coast, Devon, September 1934
A GWR publicity view of the coastal road from Ilfracombe in Devon to the village of Lee. Taken in September 1934, this image shows the walking path along the attractively rugged coastline of The

$Devon Collection: Recreation Grounds at Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934$

Recreation Grounds at Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934
A GWR publicity view of people relaxing with cups of tea at the Larkstone Recreation Grounds at Ilfracombe in Devon, September 1934

$Devon Collection: Bowling Green & Pavilion at Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934$

Bowling Green & Pavilion at Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934
A GWR publicity view of the Bowling Green & Pavilion at Ilfracombe in Devon, September 1934. The Victoria Pavilion opened at the Capstone Parade in 1888

$Devon Collection: Cliffs at Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934$

Cliffs at Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934
A GWR publicity view of the cliffs at Arganite Bay or White Pebble Bay near Ilfracombe in Devon, September 1934. The rugged coastline of North Devon is shown in this image with Hillsborough nature

$Devon Collection: The Pavilion at Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934$

The Pavilion at Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934
A GWR publicity view of holidaymakers outside the Victoria Pavilion at Capstone Parade in Ilfracombe, Devon, in September 1934

$Devon Collection: Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934$

Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934
A GWR publicty view of Ilfracombe in Devon taken in September 1934 from Rapparee Cove. The Chapel of St Nicholas and the harbour can be seen in the distance

$Devon Collection: Wildersmouth Cove, Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934$

Wildersmouth Cove, Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934
A GWR publicity view of Wildersmouth Cove at Ilfracombe in Devon. Taken in September 1934 this image shows holidaymakers having fun on the beach and lounging in deckchairs with a pavilion

Devon Collection: Fore Street, Totnes, Devon, c1910

Fore Street, Totnes, Devon, c1910
A view looking west up Fore Street towards the famous Eastgate arch. The arch was an Elizabethan structure that marked the boundary of the old medieval town

Devon Collection: Teignmouth Beach, Devon, c. 1930s

Teignmouth Beach, Devon, c. 1930s
A view looking south down the beach at Teignmouth. The beach is lined with holidaymakers and beach huts. The mouth of the River Teign can be seen emerging into the sea in the background

Devon Collection: Preston Sands, Paignton, August 1950

Preston Sands, Paignton, August 1950
A busy view of Preston Sands, Paignton, during the summer of 1950. Hundreds of families are enjoying the beach and activities it has to offer

Devon Collection: Paignton Harbour, c. 1960s

Paignton Harbour, c. 1960s
A rather glamorous woman and a fisherman sit amongst lobster baskets and boats in this staged shot from the 1960s. The light coloured building in the background is the Harbour Light Cafe

Devon Collection: Paignton Promenade, Devon, Summer 1950

Paignton Promenade, Devon, Summer 1950
A view looking south along the promenade at Paignton. It is adorned with flags of the World, perhaps celebrating the football World Cup taking place in Brazil during June and July of 1950

Devon Collection: Goodrington Sands, Devon, 1933

Goodrington Sands, Devon, 1933
This view of Goodrington Sands, Paignton, shows hoards of families enjoying the beach. A slide can be seen in the sea providing entertainment for everyone

Devon Collection: Exmouth Beach, Devon, July 1950

Exmouth Beach, Devon, July 1950
A crowd of children are gathered on the beach at Exmouth to watch a showing of Punch and Judy. Other families are enjoying the beach and the sea

Devon Collection: Exmouth Beach, Devon, c1950

Exmouth Beach, Devon, c1950
A view looking west up the beach at Exmouth. Several children are playing in the sea, whilst a family disembark from a rowing boat

Devon Collection: Lynmouth, Devon, September 1934

Lynmouth, Devon, September 1934
A view looking south up the short steep hill that is Lynmouth Street by the quay. Lots of families are bustling around the village and harbour

Devon Collection: The Mew, River Dart, Devon, c1920s

The Mew, River Dart, Devon, c1920s
This view is taken from Kingswear looking over the River Dart to the town of Dartmouth. The ferry is a GWR steamer called the Mew. It ran from 1908 to 1954

Devon Collection: South Embankment, Dartmouth, August 1950

South Embankment, Dartmouth, August 1950
The steamer, the PS Compton Castle, is moored at the South Embankment in Dartmouth. It is packed full of visitors embarking after using the ferry crossing from Kingswear

Clovelly, August 1929
A view looking west from the harbour wall at Clovelly, North Devon. The tide is out and boats are left resting on the shoreline. The picturesque village rises up a steep hill at the back of the beach

Devon Collection: Brixham Harbour and town, Devon, c. 1930s

Brixham Harbour and town, Devon, c. 1930s
Two couples are enjoying the sights and sounds of a busy Brixham Harbour. One lady sunbathes, whilst her partner paints the view. The town on Brixham can be seen in the background

Devon Collection: Brixham Harbour, Devon, 1936

Brixham Harbour, Devon, 1936
A view looking north-west over the harbour at Brixham. The harbour is full of fishing vessels. The town had one of the largest fishing fleets in the country during the 1800s

Devon Collection: Blackpool Sands, Devon, c1950

Blackpool Sands, Devon, c1950
Dozens of families are enjoying the beach at Blackpool Sands. The beach is 4 miles south of Dartmouth

Devon Collection: Bideford Quay, September 1934

Bideford Quay, September 1934
A view looking north up Bideford Quay, along the River Torridge. A boat, the Gol Bergen, is also moored up. Bideford was a historic port and at one time was Britains third largest port

Devon Collection: The Square, Barnstaple, September 1934

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)

Devon Collection: Albert Clock, Barnstaple, September 1934

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

Devon Collection: Burrator Lake, Devon, August 1928

Burrator Lake, Devon, August 1928
View of Burrator Reservoir, Devon, August 1928 showing the suspension bridge and dam. A small group of people are admiring the vista from the path

Devon Collection: Bantham & Bigbury Sands, Devon, summer 1928

Bantham & Bigbury Sands, Devon, summer 1928
View of Bantham & Bigbury Sands, Devon, August 1928. A small group of holidaymakers wearing 1920s hats are sitting on the bank surrounded by grasses, looking out to sea

Devon Collection: Pavilion Gardens, Torquay, August 1936

Pavilion Gardens, Torquay, August 1936
Ladies stroll amongst palms and other exotic plants in the Pavilion Gardens in Torquay. Also known as the Princess Gardens they were laid in the late 1800 when Torquay was becoming a fashionable

Devon Collection: Oddicombe Beach, Devon, 1932

Oddicombe Beach, Devon, 1932
Bathers and divers are making the most of the water in this image of Oddicombe Beach from 1932. A group of ladies are enjoying diving from the platform into the sea

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. Holidaymakers are enjoying themselves on the beach and in the sea

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

Lynmouth, Devon, September 1934
A view of the quayside at Lynmouth in North Devon, taken in September 1934. Lots of holidaymakers are strolling around the village and harbour near the Rising Sun Hotel and the iconic Rhenish Tower

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 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: Shaldon Beach, Devon, August 1937

Shaldon Beach, Devon, August 1937
A GWR publicity view of Shaldon Beach on the bank of the River Teign estuary in Devon. Taken in August 1937 this image shows people walking along the beach between boats on the sand

Devon Collection: West Beach at Teignmouth, Devon, September 1933

West Beach at Teignmouth, Devon, September 1933
A GWR publicity view of Teignmouth in Devon and its West Beach, taken in September 1933. Holidaymakers are paddling in the sea and the beach is full of beach shelters

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