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Bigbury-on-Sea & Burgh Island from Challaborough Cove, August 1928

Bigbury-on-Sea & Burgh Island from Challaborough Cove, August 1928


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Date: 6th February 2021

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Unique Reference Number: P10C 031

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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, this image shows waves coming into the shore with the tide

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1920s 1928 August Bigbury Bigbury On Sea Burgh Island Cliff Coast Coastal Coastline Cove Devon Summer Tidal Island Waves


Capturing the Essence of Coastal Beauty - Bigbury-on-Sea & Burgh Island, August 1928

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. Transport yourself back to the idyllic summer of 1928 with this print from the STEAM Museum of the GWR. The image showcases the breathtaking coastal charm of Bigbury-on-Sea & Burgh Island on Devon's southern coast. Taken from Challaborough Cove, a hidden gem just north of Bigbury-on-Sea, this snapshot perfectly encapsulates the allure and power of nature. In this mesmerizing scene, waves gracefully dance their way towards shore as if choreographed by Poseidon himself. The ebb and flow harmonize with the rhythmical tides, creating an enchanting symphony that resonates through every pixel. As sunlight gently kisses each cresting wave, it illuminates a shoreline teeming with life and adventure. The towering cliffs stand tall as silent sentinels guarding this picturesque cove where land meets sea in perfect harmony. Nestled within its embrace is Burgh Island—a tidal island that adds an air of mystery to an already spellbinding landscape. This timeless photograph transports us to a simpler time when summers were filled with endless possibilities and carefree exploration along sandy shores. It serves as a reminder that nature's beauty has always been there for us to cherish and protect. Allow yourself to be captivated by this stunning glimpse into history—a testament to both man's ingenuity in capturing such moments and Mother Nature's eternal grace along our

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