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The Seafront at Sidmouth, Devon, August 1931
Filename: P10C 018 - Sidmouth - seafront, Aug 1931.jpg
Size: 2166 x 1445 (1.2MB)
Date: 6th February 2021
Source: STEAM Museum of the GWR
Unique Reference Number: P10C 018
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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
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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