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Bigbury Collection

Welcome to Bigbury, a charming coastal village located in Kingsbridge, England

Background imageBigbury Collection: Sea Horse Ferry, Burgh Island, Kingsbridge, England

Sea Horse Ferry, Burgh Island, Kingsbridge, England
Sea Horse Ferry, Burgh Island, Kingsbridge, near Bigbury on Sea, Devon, England. Date: 1920s

Background imageBigbury Collection: Art Deco Burgh Island Hotel

Art Deco Burgh Island Hotel
Burgh Island is a small tidal island on the coast of South Devon. There are several buildings on the island, the largest being the Art Deco Burgh Island Hotel

Background imageBigbury Collection: Bigbury on Sea, Bigbury, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bigbury on Sea, Bigbury, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBigbury Collection: Burgh Island Hotel advertisement

Burgh Island Hotel advertisement
Advertisement for the art deco Burgh Island Hotel at Bigbury-on-Sea in South Devon. Date: 1931

Background imageBigbury 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 the art-deco style Burgh Island Hotel and a number of houses

Background imageBigbury Collection: Aerial view of Burgh Island Hotel at Bigbury in the South Hams of Devon, England

Aerial view of Burgh Island Hotel at Bigbury in the South Hams of Devon, England. Autumn (September) 2021

Background imageBigbury Collection: Stoke Point and Beacon Point from Bigbury on Sea, Bigbury on Sea, Devon

Stoke Point and Beacon Point from Bigbury on Sea, Bigbury on Sea, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBigbury Collection: The Pilchard Inn, Burgh Island, Bigbury, South Hams, Devon, England, United Kingdom

The Pilchard Inn, Burgh Island, Bigbury, South Hams, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBigbury Collection: Footpath, Burgh island, Bigbury, South Hams, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Footpath, Burgh island, Bigbury, South Hams, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBigbury Collection: Burgh island, Bigbury, South Hams, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Burgh island, Bigbury, South Hams, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBigbury Collection: Aerial view of Burgh Island and Bigbury on Sea in the South Hams of Devon, England

Aerial view of Burgh Island and Bigbury on Sea in the South Hams of Devon, England. Summer (July) 2023.

Background imageBigbury Collection: Bigbury on Sea, Bigbury, Devon, England

Bigbury on Sea, Bigbury, Devon, England

Background imageBigbury 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 imageBigbury Collection: Bigbury-on-Sea & Burgh Island, Devon, August 1928

Bigbury-on-Sea & Burgh Island, Devon, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of Bigbury-on-Sea & Burgh Island on the southern coast of Devon, August 1928. Burgh Island is a small tidal island connected to the mainland at low tide via Bigbury Beach

Background imageBigbury 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 imageBigbury 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

Background imageBigbury Collection: A rock pool and rippled sand, on the beach at low tide, at Bigbury-on-Sea, south coast of Devon

A rock pool and rippled sand, on the beach at low tide, at Bigbury-on-Sea, south coast of Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBigbury Collection: Sea Ferry and Burgh Island Hotel, Bigbury on Sea, South Devo

Sea Ferry and Burgh Island Hotel, Bigbury on Sea, South Devon - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageBigbury Collection: Sedgewell Cove, Bigbury on Sea, South Devon

Sedgewell Cove, Bigbury on Sea, South Devon - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageBigbury Collection: Walking through the barley field at Bigbury, South Devon Choirgirls Hannah (left

Walking through the barley field at Bigbury, South Devon Choirgirls Hannah (left) and Pamela Burgoyne, both aged 11, read text of the parsons sermon as they brush aside the ripening knee high barley

Background imageBigbury Collection: Holidaymakers on Bigbury Beach, south Devon. 28th August 1952

Holidaymakers on Bigbury Beach, south Devon. 28th August 1952

Background imageBigbury Collection: Bigbury-on-Sea & Burgh Island from Challaborough Cove, August 1928

Bigbury-on-Sea & Burgh Island from Challaborough Cove, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of Bigbury-on-Sea & Burgh Island on the southern coast of Devon. Taken from Challaborough Cove, just north of Bigbury-on-Sea, in August 1928

Background imageBigbury Collection: Bigbury & Bantham Sands, Devon, August 1928

Bigbury & Bantham Sands, Devon, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of Bigbury & Bantham Sands on the southern coast of Devon, August 1928. A couple are having a picnic on the top of the cliffs, looking down at holidaymakers on the beach below

Background imageBigbury Collection: Bantham & Bigbury Sands, Devon, August 1928

Bantham & Bigbury Sands, Devon, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of Bantham & Bigbury Sands in Devon, August 1928, showing the beach at low tide with the coastline in the distance

Background imageBigbury Collection: South Hams TQ7 4 Map

South Hams TQ7 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Hams TQ7 4

Background imageBigbury Collection: Boy on the beach at Bigbury Bay, Devon

Boy on the beach at Bigbury Bay, Devon
A little boy playing on the beach at Bigbury Bay, on the south coast of Devon. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageBigbury Collection: View of eroded rock formations on beach in sandy cove at sunset, Westcombe Beach, near Bigbury

View of eroded rock formations on beach in sandy cove at sunset, Westcombe Beach, near Bigbury, Devon, England

Background imageBigbury Collection: Bigbury on Sea, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bigbury on Sea, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBigbury Collection: Walker on beach, Bigbury on Sea, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Walker on beach, Bigbury on Sea, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBigbury Collection: Burgh Island, Bigbury on Sea, Devon, looking towards South Devon coast, UK

Burgh Island, Bigbury on Sea, Devon, looking towards South Devon coast, UK
Burgh Island, Bigbury on Sea, Devon, looking towards South Devon coast For commercial use please contact Photoslot at website:photoslot email: info@photoslot skype: photoslot

Background imageBigbury Collection: River Avon, Bigbury, South Hams, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

River Avon, Bigbury, South Hams, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBigbury Collection: Kayaks, Burgh island, Bigbury, South Hams, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Kayaks, Burgh island, Bigbury, South Hams, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBigbury Collection: Harvesting near Bigbury, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Harvesting near Bigbury, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe



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Welcome to Bigbury, a charming coastal village located in Kingsbridge, England. This picturesque destination offers a plethora of attractions that will leave you mesmerized. One of the highlights is the Sea Horse Ferry, which transports visitors to the iconic Burgh Island. This enchanting island boasts the magnificent Art Deco Burgh Island Hotel, a true architectural gem that takes you back in time. Its grandeur can be seen in vintage advertisements that still captivate travelers today. From Burgh Island, take in breathtaking views of Bigbury-on-Sea. In September 1935, this idyllic scene was immortalized as it overlooked the sparkling waters and golden sands below. Stoke Point and Beacon Point also grace this coastline with their natural beauty. For those seeking refreshment after exploring, The Pilchard Inn awaits on Burgh Island. This historic pub exudes charm and provides a cozy spot to savor local delicacies while enjoying stunning ocean vistas. Adventurers can embark on footpaths that wind through Burgh Island's rugged terrain or simply relax on its pristine beaches. Nature lovers will revel in the untouched beauty found here – an oasis away from bustling city life. Bigbury truly captures quintessential English seaside living at its finest. With its tranquil atmosphere and captivating landscapes, it is no wonder why visitors flock here from all corners of Europe. Come experience Bigbury for yourself – where sea meets land and memories are made amidst Devon's South Hams region.