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Eddystone lighthouse, with plane flying past, 1931

New Brighton Lighthouse, with silhouetted figures watching
New Brighton Lighthouse, with figures watching from beach, 1955

Penhale Point and Wheal Golden, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1901
A view of Penhale Point from Hoblyn Gorge (Hoblyn Cove). The engine house and mine buildings of Wheal Golden can be seen on top of the cliff. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

King Solomons Pool, Perranporth beach, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
A view of King Solomons Pool, a mine adit from Gravel Hill Mine at the north end of Perranporth beach. Two young women stand looking into the pool. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Ice on Diamond Beach, Jokulsarlon, Iceland, September 2017

Coombe or Cleeve Valley, Morwenstow, Cornwall. Print dated 1913
A view of a partially thatched cottage near Stowe, with several chimneys, looking down the valley. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Lava lizard (Microlophus peruvianus) juvenile peering out of eye of dead sea lion. Paracas National Reserve, Peru. Highly commended in the Animals in their Environment Category of Wildlife

Beach at sunrise, Murlough National Nature Reserve, Dundrum, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. December 2013

Razorbill (Alca torda) landing, Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Ireland, June

Blue ice of the Solheimajokull Glacier, part of the Myrdalsjokull Icecap on the south coast of Iceland

Sea Stacks at Mangurstadh, Aird Feinis, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK. March 2015

Portland Bill Lighthouse, Isle of Portland, Dorset, England, UK. November 2011

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) wings spread backlit, Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland, June

Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis) with fishing net damage around throat, Pearl River Estuary, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China

Slow worm (Anguis fragilis) on coastal clifftop grassland. Cornwall, England, UK. May

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) swimming at surface of Beaufort Sea, Alaska, USA

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sow standing along snow covered Bernard Spit, off the 1002 Area, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska, USA, October. Vulnerable species

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) juvenile crossing over newly forming pack ice, during autumn freeze up, Beaufort Sea, off Arctic coast, Alaska

Bathers on the beach at Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1920s
Twelve bathing " belles" posed on beach in order of height. six older girls, five boys and a little girl. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Seated man and boat at Zawn Pyg, Nanjizal, St Levan, Cornwall. Probably 1903
View of man on rocks at the edge of the sea, with the natural arch, Zawn Pyg. Nanjizal is also known as Mill Bay. Photographer: Unknown

Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin ( Sousa chinensis) surfacing, Tai O, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China

A natural arch in the rocks at Nanjizal, St Levan, Cornwall. 1907
The wife of one of the photographic club members stands in the arch with a waterfall in the background. Nanjizal is also known as Mill Bay. Photographer: T. Mitchell

Porthcurnow beach, St Levan, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View from the west side with Treryn Dinas in the distance. Hand coloured slide. Photographer: Gibson

Tennis courts at Carbis Bay Hotel, Lelant, near St Ives, Cornwall. Probably 1925
Three ladies playing tennis on a grass court wearing clothes of the period. The sea and coastline is visible in the background. Photographer: Unknown

Porthcurno beach, St Levan, Cornwall. 1898
Photographers and a large baulk of timber on the beach. Treryn Dinas, the site of an Iron Age promontory fort, can be seen in the background

Cape Cornwall and Gribba Point from near to Polpry Cove, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A distant view of Cape Cornwall and Gribba Point from, or near, Polpry Cove. The chimney stack of Cape Cornwall Mine can be seen on the headland

Cape Cornwall from above Porth Ledden, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of Cape Cornwall from above Porth Ledden (Porthledden) with The Brisons in the distance. The chimney stack of Cape Cornwall Mine can be seen on the headland

Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) on shore with saliva dripping from mouth, Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

The Pope Family at Droskyn, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The family are seated on the grass to enjoy a picnic. A camera is set up on a tripod behind them. Mr. Pope is pouring himself a drink and the children seem to be building a scarecrow

Lizard Lighthouse, Landewednack, Cornwall. Around 1890
View of the lighthouse from below the cliff. The lighthouse was built by Thomas Fonnereau in 1751 as a twin coal-fired light, converted to oil in 1811, and electricity in 1874

Cathedral Caves, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably 1920s
A view of the cliffs and Cathedral Caves at Cottys Point, with several people. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Perran Sands, Perranuthnoe, Cornwall. 1966
View from the north west side, towards cliffs and scattered houses. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Arch Rock and Chapel Rock, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Around 1890s
A view of Arch Rock and Chapel Rock, including Lion Rock, on Perranporth Beach with three seine boats and fishermen. A boy is standing on the right. Photographer: Frederick Ernest Argall

Artist at Arch Rock, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Artist John Clarke Isaac Uren painting by Arch Rock with Chapel Rock (including Lion Rock) to the right. Photographer: Unknown

Blockhouse, Polruan, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. Around 1910
A view of the blockhouse at Polruan, looking up the Fowey River. The blockhouse fortification was built in the 14th century and guards the entrance to the river

The Benches Swanage Pier
An end-on view of a bench seat showing a receding perspective of the small pier in Swanage

RF- Mawddach Estuary at low tide, Barmouth, Snowdonia National Park, Gwynedd, Wales, May 2012

Coloured rocks, Rackwick Bay, Isle of Hoy, Orkney Isles, Scotland, UK, October 2014

Flock of White ibis (Eudocimus albus) in breeding plumage, at rookery on water s
Flock of White ibis (Eudocimus albus) in breeding plumage, at rookery on waters edge of the mangrove-covered island, Tampa Bay, Florida, USA, March

Female Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) swimming in line with young after escaping a Jaguar attack (Panthera onca palustris) in a lagoon off the Paraguay River

Marram grass and sand dunes at Embleton Bay looking toward Dunstanburgh Castle, Embleton, Northumberland, UK. March 2014

Marram grass and sand dunes, Harlech, Wales, UK, September 2013

Waves washing up Elgol beach in the evening light with a view of the Cuillins, Strathaird peninsula, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK. December 2013

Salt marsh cord grass (Spartina alterniflora) on shore of Cape Cod, with Long Point Lighthouse in the background, Massachusetts, USA, September

Sandstone cliffs at West Bay, Jurassic coast, Bridport, Dorset, UK, May

Rough seas at Creac h lighthouse during Storm Ruth, Ile d Ouessant, Armorique Regional Park, Iles du Ponant, Finistere, Brittany, France, Iroise Sea. 8th February 2014

Starfish Beach, with many starfish in the shallow sea (Asteroidea) Colon Island, Bocas del Toro Archipelago, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama

Salt marsh cord grass (Spartina alterniflora) on shore of Cape Cod, with Long Point Lighthouse in the background, Massachusetts, USA, September

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"Captivating Coastal Charms: A Journey Through Time" Embark on a picturesque voyage along the coast, as we explore the timeless beauty captured in various artworks and posters. From the Jubilee Procession in a Cornish Village by A. G. Sherwood Hunter to the vibrant GWR poster showcasing Cornwall in 1938, these glimpses into history transport us to an era of simpler pleasures. The BR poster from the 1950s titled "Downland Rambles" invites us to wander through scenic landscapes, while LMS/LNER's captivating artwork of Aberdeen - The Silver City by the Sea (1923-1947) beckons with its alluring charm. Meanwhile, Swanage's BR poster circa 1955 entices visitors with promises of idyllic coastal experiences. Travel back to June 1922 and witness surfers riding waves at Perranporth beach in Cornwall, their exhilaration palpable even through time. Clevedon Pier stands tall and proud in two stunning photographs - one capturing its essence during daylight hours (N071847), while another showcases its ethereal beauty at sunset (K990506). Further north lies Bamburgh Castle, majestically perched on a rugged coastline (K021974). Its imposing presence serves as a reminder of both strength and elegance amidst nature's grandeur. In contrast, four fishermen from Polperro take center stage in an old photograph dating back to the late 1800s; their resilience echoing through generations. As we journey further along this enchanting coastline, Weston-super-Mare's BR poster from 1948-1965 lures us with promises of leisurely seaside escapes. Finally, Druridge Bay unveils its dramatic expanse of sand dunes fringing a picturesque beach - nature's masterpiece awaiting our admiration. Coastal wonders have forever captivated hearts throughout history; they are windows into the past and gateways to tranquility.