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1930s Collection (page 11)

Step into the vibrant world of the 1930s, where imagination and elegance reigned supreme

Background image1930s Collection: East Beach, Teignmouth, Devon, August 1930

East Beach, Teignmouth, Devon, August 1930
A GWR publicity view of East or Town Beach at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon, August 1930. This image was probably taken from the Grand Pier

Background image1930s Collection: Exmouth Beach, Devon, July 1936

Exmouth Beach, Devon, July 1936
A GWR publicity view of Exmouth Beach in Devon, July 1936. Families and holidaymakers are enjoying themselves on the sandy beach at Exmouth, with boats at the shoreline and anchored on the water

Background image1930s Collection: Exmouth from Orcombe Point, Devon, July 1936

Exmouth from Orcombe Point, Devon, July 1936
A GWR publicity view of the seaside town of Exmouth from Orcombe Point to the south east, in Devon, July 1936. Exmouth Beach stretches out along the coastline

Background image1930s Collection: Exmouth, Devon, August 1931

Exmouth, Devon, August 1931
A GWR publicity view of the seaside town of Exmouth in Devon seen from the sea, August 1931. This image shows the row of seafront hotels and villas along Morton Crescent and the Esplanade

Background image1930s Collection: Clock Tower & Esplanade, Exmouth, Devon, August 1931

Clock Tower & Esplanade, Exmouth, Devon, August 1931
A GWR publicity view of the seaside town of Exmouth in Devon, showing the esplanade and clock tower. Taken in August 1931 from around The Beacon up the hill

Background image1930s Collection: Challaborough Cove, near Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, September 1935

Challaborough Cove, near Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, September 1935
A GWR publicity view of Challaborough Cove in Devon, taken from the Bigbury-on-Sea direction in September 1935. Challisborough Beach is seen here on very quiet sunny day in late summer

Background image1930s Collection: Kingsley Statue and Quayside, Bideford, c. 1930s

Kingsley Statue and Quayside, Bideford, c. 1930s
A GWR publicity view of the statue of 19th century social and work reformer, Charles Kingsley and the promenade at Bideford in Devon

Background image1930s Collection: Victoria Park, Bideford, Devon, c. 1930s

Victoria Park, Bideford, Devon, c. 1930s
A GWR publicity view of Victoria Park in Bideford, north Devon, c.1930s. The small pavilion is occupied by two seated women talking

Background image1930s Collection: Bideford, Devon, c. 1930s

Bideford, Devon, c. 1930s
A GWR publicity view of the port town of Bideford, on the northern coast of Devon, c.1930s. The image was taken up the hill from the eastern shore of the River Torridge

Background image1930s Collection: The Riverside at Bideford, Devon, c. 1930s

The Riverside at Bideford, Devon, c. 1930s
A GWR publicity riverside view of the port town of Bideford on the northern coast of Devon. Taken from the old Bideford Long Bridge on a summers day in the 1930s

Background image1930s Collection: Bideford, Devon, September 1934

Bideford, Devon, September 1934
A GWR publicity view of the port town of Bideford in Devon, taken September 1934. This image shows the Old Bideford Long Bridge on the left and the River Torridge running through the town

Background image1930s Collection: Burgh Island, Devon, September 1935

Burgh Island, Devon, September 1935
A GWR publicity view of Burgh Island on the southern coast of Devon. Taken from Bigbury or Bantham Sands, opposite Bigbury-on-Sea in September 1935

Background image1930s Collection: Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, September 1935

Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, September 1935
A GWR publicity image taken from Burgh Island near Bigbury-on-Sea in Devon, September 1935, showing a beached small pleasure yacht

Background image1930s Collection: 1930s France La Vie Parisienne Magazine Cover

1930s France La Vie Parisienne Magazine Cover

Background image1930s 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

Background image1930s 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

Background image1930s 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

Background image1930s 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

Background image1930s 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

Background image1930s Collection: Public Recreation Ground, Greve d Azette, Jersey

Public Recreation Ground, Greve d Azette, Jersey
A GWR publicity view of people enjoying themselves at the public recreation ground at Greve d Azette on Jersey in the Channel Islands, c.1930s. Tennis courts lie in the background

Background image1930s Collection: Plemont, Jersey, August 1934

Plemont, Jersey, August 1934
A GWR Publicity view of Plemont Beach on the north side of Jersey in the Channel Islands, taken in August 1934. This view shows the cliffs towards the prehistoric site

Background image1930s Collection: St Aubin, Jersey, August 1934

St Aubin, Jersey, August 1934
A GWR publicity view of St Aubin on Jersey in the Channel Islands, taken in August 1934. This image shows the harbour in the summer sunshine

Background image1930s Collection: La Greve de Lecq, Jersey, August 1934

La Greve de Lecq, Jersey, August 1934
A GWR publicity view of La Greve de Lecq on the northern coast of Jersey in the Channel Islands, August 1934. This image shows the beach with holidaymakers enjoying the summer weather; deckchairs

Background image1930s Collection: La Collette, St Helier, Jersey, August 1934

La Collette, St Helier, Jersey, August 1934
A GWR publicity view of St Helier from the promenade at La Collette on Jersey in the Channel Islands. Taken in August 1934 the havre des pas bathing pool

Background image1930s Collection: St Aubins Bay and Fort, Jersey, August 1934

St Aubins Bay and Fort, Jersey, August 1934
A GWR publicity view of St Aubins Bay and Fort on Jersey in the Channel Islands, taken in August 1934. Holidaymakers are looking out into the bay towards the fort which is accessed via a causeway

Background image1930s Collection: The Lido at St Helier, Jersey, August 1934

The Lido at St Helier, Jersey, August 1934
A GWR publicity view of holidaymakers at St Helier on Jersey in the Channel Islands, taken in August 1934. People are enjoying the summer sunshine on the sandy beach

Background image1930s Collection: Eliquet Bay, Jersey, c. 1930s

Eliquet Bay, Jersey, c. 1930s
A GWR publicity view of Eliquet Bay on Jersey in the Channel Islands, c.1930s. Two women are sitting on the sea wall looking out into the bay

Background image1930s Collection: St Brelades Bay, Jersey, August 1934

St Brelades Bay, Jersey, August 1934
A GWR publicity view of St Brelades Bay on the southern coast of Jersey in the Channel Islands. The image was taken in August 1934

Background image1930s Collection: Brake Third Carriage compartment, 1939

Brake Third Carriage compartment, 1939
Interior of a third class carriage compartment. This compartment was a non-corridor carriage and access was from an external door. This carriage was built in March 1939 to diagram D129

Background image1930s Collection: Bristol 142, which later became the Bristol Blenheim bomber

Bristol 142, which later became the Bristol Blenheim bomber pictured in 1936

Background image1930s Collection: University barges, Oxford, c. 1930s

University barges, Oxford, c. 1930s
These University barges stood on the banks of the River Thames, also referred to as the Isis, at Christ Church Meadows in Oxford

Background image1930s Collection: High Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, c. 1930

High Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, c. 1930
A view looking north down The Hill in Burford. The War Memorial in the foreground is situated at the top of the High Street and commemorate both World Wars

Background image1930s Collection: Shiplake Lock, Oxfordshire, August 1939

Shiplake Lock, Oxfordshire, August 1939
A view looking east up the lock at Shiplake, and onto the wider Thames in the background. Two men and a women are taking a punt out on the river, whilst three boys look

Background image1930s Collection: Idler Camp, Shiplake Lock, Oxfordshire, August 1939

Idler Camp, Shiplake Lock, Oxfordshire, August 1939
A family group can be seen here enjoying the outside delights of the Idler Camp. The camp was based on Shiplake Lock Island. From 1914 it was run by the Thames Conservancy

Background image1930s Collection: Welterweight boxer Jack Lord sparring with Jack McAvoy, at his t

Welterweight boxer Jack Lord sparring with Jack McAvoy, at his t
Welterweight boxer Jack Lord sparring with Jack McAvoy 1937

Background image1930s Collection: Graf Zeppelin flying over Wembley Stadium during the FA Cup final, 1937

Graf Zeppelin flying over Wembley Stadium during the FA Cup final, 1937

Background image1930s Collection: Burrington Combe Limestone Gorge, Somerset

Burrington Combe Limestone Gorge, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of Burrington Combe in Somerset, c.1930. A lone early 20th century motor car is parked on the side of the road going this quiet limestone gorge on the northern side of the Mendip

Background image1930s Collection: Burrington Combe, Mendip Hills, Somerset

Burrington Combe, Mendip Hills, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of Burrington Combe in Somerset, c.1930. A lone early 20th century motor car is driving through this quiet limestone gorge on the northern side of the Mendip Hills in summer

Background image1930s Collection: Kilve Chantry, North Somerset, Early 20th Century

Kilve Chantry, North Somerset, Early 20th Century
A GWR Publicity view of Kilve Chantry ruins at Kilve in north Somerset. The Chantry (otherwise known as the Priory) was first built in 1329

Background image1930s Collection: Kilve Church, Somerset

Kilve Church, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of The Blessed Virgin Marys Church at the village of Kilve, in the Quantock Hills of Somerset, c.1930s

Background image1930s Collection: Allerford, Somerset, September 1934

Allerford, Somerset, September 1934
A GWR Publicity view of the village of Allerford in Somerset, September 1934. Allerford is located near the coast in Exmoor National Park, between Porlock and Minehead

Background image1930s Collection: Triscombe in the Quantock Hills, Somerset

Triscombe in the Quantock Hills, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of the village of Triscombe in the Quantocks in Somerset, c.1930. Thatched cottages with white washed walls are nestled amongst the hills

Background image1930s Collection: Vivary Park in Taunton, Somerset, July 1931

Vivary Park in Taunton, Somerset, July 1931
A GWR Publicity view of Vivary Park in Taunton, Somerset, July 1931. Sherford Stream runs through the park near to the bandstand

Background image1930s Collection: Forde Abbey, Somerset

Forde Abbey, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of Forde Abbey in Somerset in c.1920s-1930s. The view was taken from the Mermaid Pond and shows a number of trees

Background image1930s Collection: Kerne Bridge, Herefordshire

Kerne Bridge, Herefordshire
A GWR Publicity view of Kerne Bridge and the River Wye in Herefordshire, c.1930. The bridge was built in 1828 and is now Grade II listed

Background image1930s Collection: Entrance to Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Entrance to Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
A GWR Publicity view of the entrance gates to Jephson Park in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, c.1930s. The park is accessed between two gatehouses opposite the Royal Pump Rooms building

Background image1930s Collection: Kenilworth Castle, Banquet Hall, July 1935

Kenilworth Castle, Banquet Hall, July 1935
A GWR Publicity view of the ruined remains of the Banquet Hall at Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire in July 1935. Two visitors to the site look out over the sight of the great hall that once would have

Background image1930s Collection: Entrance to Banquet Hall at Kenilworth Castle, July 1935

Entrance to Banquet Hall at Kenilworth Castle, July 1935
A GWR Publicity view of the entrance to the ruins of the Banquet Hall at Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire, July 1935



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Step into the vibrant world of the 1930s, where imagination and elegance reigned supreme. In Jean de Brunhoff's Babar books, we find ourselves in Celesteville, witnessing a playful match between Babar, king of the elephants, and his dear friend Celeste on the tennis court. The whimsical illustration transports us to a time filled with innocence and joy. Meanwhile, Laurel and Hardy grace our screens in their iconic film 'Flying Deuces' from 1939. This publicity still captures their timeless humor that continues to bring laughter to audiences even today. In Swindon Shed, seven majestic King Class Locomotives stand tall as symbols of industrial progress during this era. These powerful machines were at the forefront of transportation innovation. On the streets, a Citroen Traction Avant or Light 15 glides through with its sleek design capturing attention wherever it goes. This automobile epitomizes style and sophistication synonymous with the 1930s. The Cotton Club in Harlem pulsates with jazz rhythms as talented musicians fill its halls. It was here that African American artists showcased their incredible talents amidst an era marked by racial segregation. A rainy day in Trongate, Glasgow is brought to life through an oil painting depicting everyday life in this bustling city during the 1930s. The artist's brush strokes capture both melancholy and resilience within its urban landscape. Ernest Hemingway finds solace while fishing; his passion for adventure mirrored by his literary prowess that would shape generations to come. An Austin Seven Ruby car painted red exudes charm on every street corner it graces – a symbol of affordable luxury for those seeking freedom on wheels during these times. At Paddington Station's Quick Lunch and Snack Bar in 1936, travelers find respite amidst their journeys – savoring quick bites before continuing on their way towards new destinations full of promise.