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Torquay Collection (#4)

"Discover the Coastal Charm of Torquay, Devon, England" Nestled on the stunning shores of Torbay in Devon, England, lies the picturesque town of Torquay

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torre Abbey Gardens, Torquay

Torre Abbey Gardens, Torquay by Terry Whitworth

Background imageTorquay Collection: Thatcher Rock off the coast of Torquay, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Thatcher Rock off the coast of Torquay, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torquay (photo)

Torquay (photo)
671901 Torquay (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torquay.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTorquay Collection: County Map of Devon, c. 1777

County Map of Devon, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torquay, England (b / w photo)

Torquay, England (b / w photo)
7180277 Torquay, England (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torquay, England)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Illustration for Guide to Torquay (chromolitho)

Illustration for Guide to Torquay (chromolitho)
5228764 Illustration for Guide to Torquay (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Marzipan work (photo)

Marzipan work (photo)
5991414 Marzipan work (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marzipan work. Illustration for Progressive Catering, A Comprehensive Treatment of Food)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Lincombe Drive, Torquay (colour litho)

Lincombe Drive, Torquay (colour litho)
1092420 Lincombe Drive, Torquay (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lincombe Drive, Torquay.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTorquay Collection: The Thatcher Rock, Torquay (colour litho)

The Thatcher Rock, Torquay (colour litho)
726597 The Thatcher Rock, Torquay (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thatcher Rock, Torquay.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTorquay Collection: Meadfoot Beach, Torquay (colour litho)

Meadfoot Beach, Torquay (colour litho)
726596 Meadfoot Beach, Torquay (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meadfoot Beach, Torquay.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTorquay Collection: Vintage 19th century photograph: Cockington, a village near Torquay in the English county

Vintage 19th century photograph: Cockington, a village near Torquay in the English county of Devon

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torquay, General View from Waldron Hill (b / w photo)

Torquay, General View from Waldron Hill (b / w photo)
3091851 Torquay, General View from Waldron Hill (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torquay, General View from Waldron Hill)

Background imageTorquay Collection: The Torquay Choral Societys Fete at Watcombe (engraving)

The Torquay Choral Societys Fete at Watcombe (engraving)
1618325 The Torquay Choral Societys Fete at Watcombe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Torquay Choral Societys Fete at Watcombe)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torbay Regatta, the Schooner-Yachts starting from Torquay (engraving)

Torbay Regatta, the Schooner-Yachts starting from Torquay (engraving)
1613207 Torbay Regatta, the Schooner-Yachts starting from Torquay (engraving) by Wimperis, Edmund Morison (1835-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torbay Regatta)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Commencement of the Dartmouth and Torbay Railway, at Torquay (engraving)

Commencement of the Dartmouth and Torbay Railway, at Torquay (engraving)
1609351 Commencement of the Dartmouth and Torbay Railway, at Torquay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commencement of the Dartmouth and Torbay Railway)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Members who did not sit in the Last Parliament (b / w photo)

Members who did not sit in the Last Parliament (b / w photo)
1600296 Members who did not sit in the Last Parliament (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members who did not sit in the Last Parliament)

Background imageTorquay Collection: View of Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon

View of Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon, with the cliff lift in the foreground. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageTorquay Collection: Aerial view of the sea front, Torquay, Devon

Aerial view of the sea front, Torquay, Devon. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageTorquay Collection: Illustration for Guide to Torquay (litho)

Illustration for Guide to Torquay (litho)
5228790 Illustration for Guide to Torquay (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Chromo Illustrated Guide to Torquay by Joye C Kerr (c 1885)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Chapel Hill, near Torquay, Devon (engraving)

Chapel Hill, near Torquay, Devon (engraving)
5220654 Chapel Hill, near Torquay, Devon (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chapel Hill, near Torquay, Devon)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torquay, Devonshire (engraving)

Torquay, Devonshire (engraving)
5220645 Torquay, Devonshire (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torquay, Devonshire)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Babicombe, near Torquay, Devon (engraving)

Babicombe, near Torquay, Devon (engraving)
5220600 Babicombe, near Torquay, Devon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Babicombe, near Torquay, Devon)

Background imageTorquay Collection: St Vincents Orphanage, Torquay

St Vincents Orphanage, Torquay
As part of a fete at St Vincents Home for Roman Catholic Children, Torquay, Devon, boys portray Red Cross stretcher bearers while another, dressed as a nurse, examines the patient. Date: Date unknown

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torquay, from Gf and Hotel (colour litho)

Torquay, from Gf and Hotel (colour litho)
726672 Torquay, from Gf and Hotel (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torquay, from Gf and Hotel.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTorquay Collection: The Rock Walk, Torquay (colour litho)

The Rock Walk, Torquay (colour litho)
726671 The Rock Walk, Torquay (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rock Walk, Torquay.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTorquay Collection: The Castle College, Torquay, Devon (litho)

The Castle College, Torquay, Devon (litho)
3620523 The Castle College, Torquay, Devon (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Castle College, Torquay, Devon.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTorquay Collection: Harbour from Rock Walk, and Corbyns Head, Torquay

Harbour from Rock Walk, and Corbyns Head, Torquay, Devon. 1912

Background imageTorquay Collection: Carnival in Torquay, Devon

Carnival in Torquay, Devon -- people in costume. Date: circa 1930

Background imageTorquay Collection: British seaside resorts

British seaside resorts
3735427 British seaside resorts by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on British seaside resorts)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torquay from Vane Hill, Devon (colour photo)

Torquay from Vane Hill, Devon (colour photo)
3095000 Torquay from Vane Hill, Devon (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torquay from Vane Hill, Devon)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Cary Arms, Babbacombe, Torquay (colour photo)

Cary Arms, Babbacombe, Torquay (colour photo)
3094786 Cary Arms, Babbacombe, Torquay (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cary Arms, Babbacombe, Torquay)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Watering-Places of England, Torquay, from the Road to Dartmouth (engraving)

Watering-Places of England, Torquay, from the Road to Dartmouth (engraving)
1611912 Watering-Places of England, Torquay, from the Road to Dartmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watering-Places of England, Torquay)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Grand Field-Day of the Rifle Corps at Torquay (engraving)

Grand Field-Day of the Rifle Corps at Torquay (engraving)
1608105 Grand Field-Day of the Rifle Corps at Torquay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Field-Day of the Rifle Corps at Torquay)

Background imageTorquay Collection: H Class submarines at Torquay, Devon

H Class submarines at Torquay, Devon
H Class submarines 34, 48, 30 and 42 at Torquay, Devon. Date: circa early 1920s

Background imageTorquay Collection: Fishing boats at Torquay, Devon

Fishing boats at Torquay, Devon. Date: circa early 1920s

Background imageTorquay Collection: Holidaymakers on the beach at Torquay, Devon

Holidaymakers on the beach at Torquay, Devon. Date: circa early 1920s

Background imageTorquay Collection: Boats in the shallows at Torquay, Devon

Boats in the shallows at Torquay, Devon. circa early 1920s

Background imageTorquay Collection: Sir Ernest Cassels Gift to the King, Some Existing Consumption Sanatoria (b / w photo)

Sir Ernest Cassels Gift to the King, Some Existing Consumption Sanatoria (b / w photo)
1629241 Sir Ernest Cassels Gift to the King, Some Existing Consumption Sanatoria (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Booths Gin advertisement - The Grand Hotel, Torquay

Booths Gin advertisement - The Grand Hotel, Torquay
Advertisement for Booths Dry Gin, one of a series featuring various smart hotel bars around the UK. This time its the bar at the Grand Hotel in Torquay

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torquay, General view from Vane Hill (engraving)

Torquay, General view from Vane Hill (engraving)
1036656 Torquay, General view from Vane Hill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torquay, General view from Vane Hill)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Members of the New Parliament (engraving)

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

Background imageTorquay Collection: The Late Right Honourable Lord Lytton, GCMG (engraving)

The Late Right Honourable Lord Lytton, GCMG (engraving)
1052682 The Late Right Honourable Lord Lytton, GCMG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Right Honourable Lord Lytton, GCMG)

Background imageTorquay Collection: A Quaker Wedding, Marriage of Miss Margaret Sophia Bright and Dr John Theodore Cash at the Friends

A Quaker Wedding, Marriage of Miss Margaret Sophia Bright and Dr John Theodore Cash at the Friends Meeting House
1054571 A Quaker Wedding, Marriage of Miss Margaret Sophia Bright and Dr John Theodore Cash at the Friends Meeting House, Torquay (engraving) by English School

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torquay (engraving)

Torquay (engraving)
1057080 Torquay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torquay. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Memorial to the late Reverend Dr Scoresby, in Upton Church, Torquay (engraving)

Memorial to the late Reverend Dr Scoresby, in Upton Church, Torquay (engraving)
1609300 Memorial to the late Reverend Dr Scoresby, in Upton Church, Torquay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memorial to the late Reverend Dr Scoresby)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torquay (b / w photo)

Torquay (b / w photo)
3631855 Torquay (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torquay. Illustration for Pictorial England and Wales (Cassell, c 1895).); © Look and Learn

Background imageTorquay Collection: Cockington Village, Torquay (colour litho)

Cockington Village, Torquay (colour litho)
667869 Cockington Village, Torquay (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cockington Village, Torquay.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTorquay Collection: Lord Haldon ('Piggy'Palk) (colour litho)

Lord Haldon ("Piggy"Palk) (colour litho)
612884 Lord Haldon (" Piggy" Palk) (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Haldon (" Piggy" Palk), Torquay, 4 March 1882




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"Discover the Coastal Charm of Torquay, Devon, England" Nestled on the stunning shores of Torbay in Devon, England, lies the picturesque town of Torquay. With its vibrant harbor and breathtaking views, this coastal gem is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking a quintessential British experience. As you wander along the edge of the rock-strewn shore near Torquay, you may witness an extraordinary sight – a Typhoon making a pancake landing. This thrilling display adds to the excitement and allure that surrounds this enchanting town. The cover of any Torquay tourist guide would undoubtedly feature Thatcher Rock - an iconic landmark that stands proudly in the glistening waters. Its imposing presence serves as a reminder of both nature's power and beauty. Exploring further into Torquay reveals its rich history and cultural heritage. From quaint streets lined with charming shops to historic buildings that tell tales from centuries past, every corner exudes old-world charm. For beach lovers seeking relaxation or adventure seekers craving water sports activities, Babbacombe Beach and Oddicombe Beach are idyllic spots to soak up some sun or dive into thrilling aquatic escapades. Climbing higher up towards Teignmouth Road rewards visitors with awe-inspiring panoramic views that stretch across land and sea. The vista captures not only the beauty but also showcases neighboring towns like Teignmouth in all their glory. Torquay Harbour is another highlight worth exploring during your visit. Watch as fishing boats bob gently on sparkling blue waters while enjoying fresh seafood delicacies at one of the many waterfront restaurants nearby. Meadfoot offers tranquility amidst nature's splendor - enjoy peaceful walks along its serene coastline or simply take in breathtaking vistas from vantage points overlooking this hidden treasure within Torquay. No trip to Torquay would be complete without experiencing its lively marina scene.