Banjo Pier Collection

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Looe, South Cornwall, for Ideal Homes and Holidays, GWR Poster, 1930

The Banjo Pier at Looe, Cornwall, c. 1930
A GWR publicity view of the Banjo Pier at Looe in Cornwall, c.1930. The pier was the first of its type built in the world and is so called because it looks like a banjo from above

East Looe Beach, Cornwall, August 1936
A GWR publicity view of East Looe Beach on the Cornish coast, August 1936. This image was taken from the cliff overlooking the beach

Looe, Banjo Pier and Beach, Cornwall, August 1951
A GWR publicity view of the Banjo Pier at Looe and East Looe Beach in Cornwall, August 1951. The pier was the first of its type built in the world

Looe Beach from Banjo Quay, Cornwall, August 1951
A GWR publicity view of the coastal town of Looe and East Looe Beach in Cornwall. Taken in August 1951 from the banjo pier this image shows holidaymakers taking a stroll along the pier

Banjo Quay and Beach at Looe, Cornwall, August 1951
A GWR publicity view of the Banjo Pier at Looe in Cornwall, August 1951. The pier was the first of its type built in the world and is so called because it looks like a banjo from above

The Banjo Pier at Looe, Cornwall, August 1936
A GWR publicity view of the Banjo Pier at Looe in Cornwall, August 1936. The pier was the first of its type built in the world and is so called because it looks like a banjo from above

Looe Harbour, Cornwall, England, 1896. The famous banjo pier at Looe

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Banjo pier, Swanage, Dorset

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Step back in time at Looe's iconic Banjo Pier, where the Cornish coastline meets the azure sea. This historic pier, with its distinctive 'banjo' shape (10170815), has been a beloved landmark since the late 1800s. Witness its charm in black-and-white glory from the 1930s (The Banjo Pier at Looe, Cornwall, c. 1930), through the vibrant summers of the 1950s (Looe Beach from Banjo Quay, Cornwall, August 1951; Banjo Quay and Beach at Looe, Cornwall, August 1951), and even during the early 20th century (Looe Harbour, Cornwall, England, 1896). Experience the magic of this timeless pier and the picturesque East Looe Beach, as you soak in the rich history and breathtaking views. #Looe #BanjoPier #Cornwall #UKHeritage #History #CoastalViews #SummerMemories #ZoneZero