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Framed Print : The Seafront at Sidmouth, Devon, August 1931
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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, with the town behind them. Salcombe Hill and cliffs of the coastline are in the distance
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 20629180
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1930s 1931 August Beach Cliff Coast Coastal Devon Holidaymaker Promenade Sidmouth South Devon Summer Groynes Seafront Shingle
18"x14" Modern Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Print of "The Seafront at Sidmouth, Devon, August 1931" from STEAM Museum of the GWR. This captivating vintage photograph takes you back in time to a sunny day at the beach in 1931. The image showcases the picturesque Sidmouth seafront in South Devon with its iconic groynes stretching out to sea and holidaymakers enjoying the shingle beach. Bring the charm of a bygone era into your home with this beautiful framed print, a perfect addition to any living space or office. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of the past and relive the nostalgia of simpler times.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to August 1931 with this print of "The Seafront at Sidmouth, Devon". Taken by the Great Western Railway (GWR) as part of their publicity campaign, this image offers a glimpse into a bygone era. The scene is alive with holidaymakers frolicking on the shingle beach, basking in the warmth of a summer's day. As you take in the view, your eyes are drawn to the numerous groynes stretching out towards the sea, serving as both protection and decoration for this idyllic coastal town. In the distance, Salcombe Hill stands tall against an azure sky while cliffs gracefully hug the coastline. The town itself provides a charming backdrop to this seaside paradise; its buildings exuding character and history. This photograph encapsulates all that was cherished about South Devon during that era - simple pleasures found along its picturesque shores. Transport yourself to an age where leisurely strolls along promenades were customary and building sandcastles brought joy to young and old alike. Feel nostalgia wash over you as you imagine joining those carefree holidaymakers on that long-ago summer's day. With every glance at this remarkable piece of history, let it transport you back to a time when life seemed simpler but no less enchanting.
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