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Torquay Collection (#5)

"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: Rural Fete at Rock End, Torquay, for the Benefit of the Local Charities (engraving)

Rural Fete at Rock End, Torquay, for the Benefit of the Local Charities (engraving)
1619579 Rural Fete at Rock End, Torquay, for the Benefit of the Local Charities (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rural Fete at Rock End, Torquay)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Meeting of the Royal Archaeological Institute at Exeter, Places to be visited (engraving)

Meeting of the Royal Archaeological Institute at Exeter, Places to be visited (engraving)
1620846 Meeting of the Royal Archaeological Institute at Exeter, Places to be visited (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Brixham Regatta (engraving)

Brixham Regatta (engraving)
1591387 Brixham Regatta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brixham Regatta. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 September 1887)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Cottages near Torquay (engraving)

Cottages near Torquay (engraving)
6018978 Cottages near Torquay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cottages near Torquay)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Anstis Cove, near Torquay, Devon, with Berry Head in the distance (engraving)

Anstis Cove, near Torquay, Devon, with Berry Head in the distance (engraving)
5220630 Anstis Cove, near Torquay, Devon, with Berry Head in the distance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anstis Cove, near Torquay, Devon)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Pavilion and Vane Hill, Torquay (colour litho)

Pavilion and Vane Hill, Torquay (colour litho)
726164 Pavilion and Vane Hill, Torquay (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pavilion and Vane Hill, Torquay.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torbay Road, Torquay (colour litho)

Torbay Road, Torquay (colour litho)
726163 Torbay Road, Torquay (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torbay Road, Torquay.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTorquay Collection: Ansteys Cove, Torquay (colour litho)

Ansteys Cove, Torquay (colour litho)
727912 Ansteys Cove, Torquay (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ansteys Cove, Torquay.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTorquay Collection: Marine Drive and Bishops Walk, Torquay (colour litho)

Marine Drive and Bishops Walk, Torquay (colour litho)
726670 Marine Drive and Bishops Walk, Torquay (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marine Drive and Bishops Walk, Torquay.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTorquay Collection: The Pond, Abbey Gardens, Torquay (colour litho)

The Pond, Abbey Gardens, Torquay (colour litho)
726669 The Pond, Abbey Gardens, Torquay (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pond, Abbey Gardens, Torquay.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTorquay Collection: Effects of the Late Storm in Torbay, Destruction of a Portion of the Seawall from Paignton to

Effects of the Late Storm in Torbay, Destruction of a Portion of the Seawall from Paignton to Torquay (engraving)
1098349 Effects of the Late Storm in Torbay, Destruction of a Portion of the Seawall from Paignton to Torquay (engraving) by English School

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torquay, from Tor Abbey Sands, Devon (engraving)

Torquay, from Tor Abbey Sands, Devon (engraving)
5220623 Torquay, from Tor Abbey Sands, Devon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torquay, from Tor Abbey Sands, Devon)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Public arms: Torquay; Doncaster; Brighouse; Thornaby-on-Tees (engraving)

Public arms: Torquay; Doncaster; Brighouse; Thornaby-on-Tees (engraving)
6008946 Public arms: Torquay; Doncaster; Brighouse; Thornaby-on-Tees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torquay; Doncaster; Brighouse; Thornaby-on-Tees)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torquay receiving its Charter of Municipal Incorporation (engraving)

Torquay receiving its Charter of Municipal Incorporation (engraving)
1603520 Torquay receiving its Charter of Municipal Incorporation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torquay, the Natural Arch ('London Bridge') (b / w photo)

Torquay, the Natural Arch ("London Bridge") (b / w photo)
3091859 Torquay, the Natural Arch (" London Bridge" ) (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torquay)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torquay, the Beach, Babbicombe (b / w photo)

Torquay, the Beach, Babbicombe (b / w photo)
3091856 Torquay, the Beach, Babbicombe (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torquay, the Beach, Babbicombe)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Rock Walk, Torquay (colour photo)

Rock Walk, Torquay (colour photo)
3095370 Rock Walk, Torquay (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rock Walk, Torquay. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTorquay Collection: The Naval Manoeuvres, weighing Anchor on Board HMS 'Benbow'of the 'C'Fleet, off Torquay (engraving)

The Naval Manoeuvres, weighing Anchor on Board HMS "Benbow"of the "C"Fleet, off Torquay (engraving)
1047981 The Naval Manoeuvres, weighing Anchor on Board HMS " Benbow" of the " C" Fleet, off Torquay (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J

Background imageTorquay Collection: Cockington Lane, Devonshire, near Torquay (b / w photo)

Cockington Lane, Devonshire, near Torquay (b / w photo)
967455 Cockington Lane, Devonshire, near Torquay (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cockington Lane, Devonshire, near Torquay)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torquay (engraving)

Torquay (engraving)
959615 Torquay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torquay. Illustration for The Picture Scrap Book (Religious Tract Society, c 1880)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torquay (engraving)

Torquay (engraving)
2786917 Torquay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torquay. Illustration for Chatterbox (1882). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTorquay Collection: Punch cartoon: The Sirens of the Sea-Side - British coastal holiday resorts (engraving)

Punch cartoon: The Sirens of the Sea-Side - British coastal holiday resorts (engraving)
6034963 Punch cartoon: The Sirens of the Sea-Side - British coastal holiday resorts (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Kents Cavern, Torquay (photo)

Kents Cavern, Torquay (photo)
5995630 Kents Cavern, Torquay (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kents Cavern, Torquay. Stalactites hang from the roof, stalagmites rise from the floor)

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

Torquay, Ansteys Cove (b / w photo)
3091846 Torquay, Ansteys Cove (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torquay, Ansteys Cove)

Background imageTorquay Collection: Walkies

Walkies
Chris Hamilton

Background imageTorquay Collection: Waiters Race during a heatwave in Torquay. The winner, not always the first man

Waiters Race during a heatwave in Torquay. The winner, not always the first man, is the man who combines speed with a dry tray. Holiday crowds line the main street to cheer them on. 18th June 1957

Background imageTorquay Collection: US soldiers march along the strand in Torquay. June 1944 prior to embarking on ships that

US soldiers march along the strand in Torquay. June 1944 prior to embarking on ships that will take them to the Normandy beaches. Circa June 1944

Background imageTorquay Collection: On the 12th May 1919 the Daily Mirror introduced its readers to the adventures of Pip

On the 12th May 1919 the Daily Mirror introduced its readers to the adventures of Pip and Squeak. Within nine months Pip the dog and penguin Squeak were joined by a rabbit called Wilfred

Background imageTorquay Collection: Decorative Victorian fountain in the Princess gardens Torquay, Devon. 1926

Decorative Victorian fountain in the Princess gardens Torquay, Devon. 1926. Tyrell Collection

Background imageTorquay Collection: Pavilion Theatre, Torquay in Devon. 1926. Tyrell Collection

Pavilion Theatre, Torquay in Devon. 1926. Tyrell Collection

Background imageTorquay Collection: Twenty three year old Anita Curzon of London poses holding onto a railing in her bikini

Twenty three year old Anita Curzon of London poses holding onto a railing in her bikini, during a day out at the beach in Torquay, South Devon. 18th June 1957

Background imageTorquay Collection: A fine view of Torquay, with its well-sheltered harbour, one of the finest in Devon

A fine view of Torquay, with its well-sheltered harbour, one of the finest in Devon, England. Date: 1930s

Background imageTorquay Collection: A corner of the Outer Harbour, Torquay, Devon, England

A corner of the Outer Harbour, Torquay, Devon, England, with a replica of Drakes Golden Hind at anchor, in the centre of the photograph. Date: 1950s

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torquay, Hesketh Crescent and Meadfoot, 1870s. Creator: Francis Bedford

Torquay, Hesketh Crescent and Meadfoot, 1870s. Creator: Francis Bedford
Torquay, Hesketh Crescent and Meadfoot, 1870s

Background imageTorquay Collection: Cliff Railway, Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, England. Date: 1930s

Cliff Railway, Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, England. Date: 1930s

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torquay town and marina, Torbay, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Torquay town and marina, Torbay, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torbay TQ1 3 Map

Torbay TQ1 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Torbay TQ1 3

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torbay TQ2 6 Map

Torbay TQ2 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Torbay TQ2 6

Background imageTorquay Collection: A False Wife, by F Marriott Watson, Opera House, Torquay

A False Wife, by F Marriott Watson, Opera House, Torquay
A False Wife, by F Marriott Watson, at the Opera House, Torquay. 1908

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torquay Harbour, Devon

Torquay Harbour, Devon in the atmospheric evening light. Date: 1932

Background imageTorquay Collection: London Bridge, Torquay, c1870

London Bridge, Torquay, c1870
" London Bridge", Torquay, c1870. Natural arch on the English Channel and coast of Torquay in Devon, England. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torquay, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Torquay, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Torquay, 1898. Torquay is a seaside town in Devon, England which in the early 19th century began to develop into a fashionable seaside resort. From " Our Own Country, Volume V"

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torquay, c1920s. Creator: Unknown

Torquay, c1920s. Creator: Unknown
Torquay, c1920s. View of the harbour in the resort of Torquay on the south coast of Devon. Postcard. [F. H. Gibbs, Stationer, Fleet Street, Torquay]

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torquay from Vane Hill, 1930. Creator: Unknown

Torquay from Vane Hill, 1930. Creator: Unknown
Torquay from Vane Hill, 1930. View of the harbour in the resort of Torquay on the south coast of Devon. Postcard. [Ern Brishop, Wholesale Newsagent & Stationer. Union Street, Torquay]

Background imageTorquay Collection: Torquay, c1896. Artist: Norman May

Torquay, c1896. Artist: Norman May
Torquay, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageTorquay Collection: 1931 Austin 16 / 6 on a road test, Torquay, Devon. Artist: Bill Brunell

1931 Austin 16 / 6 on a road test, Torquay, Devon. Artist: Bill Brunell
Austin 16/6 1931 2249 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. GP8679. Place: Torquay. Road test

Background imageTorquay Collection: Cars competing in the MCC Torquay Rally, July 1937. Artist: Bill Brunell

Cars competing in the MCC Torquay Rally, July 1937. Artist: Bill Brunell
Singer B37 1.5 litre Sports. 1937 1496 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. CHP317. No: 56 Driver: Butler, W.C. Centre: Jensen 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. EA8272. Right: MG PA 1934 847 cc. Reg. No. JB3854

Background imageTorquay Collection: JB Thompsons Ford V8 on the way to winning bronze in the MCC Torquay Rally, July 1937

JB Thompsons Ford V8 on the way to winning bronze in the MCC Torquay Rally, July 1937
Ford V8 2226 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. JG8943. Event Entry No: 112 Driver: Thompson, J.B. Award: Bronze. Place: M.C.C. Torquay Rally. Date: 16/17.7.37




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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.