A Torbay Century
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A Torbay Century
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Author : John Richard Pike
language : en
Publisher: Breedon Books Publishing
Release Date : 2003
A Torbay Century written by John Richard Pike and has been published by Breedon Books Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Torbay (England) categories.
The story of Torbay's three towns - Torquay, Paignton and Brixham - is vividly told in this new history by John Pike and Mike Thompson. The authors recall the contrasting development of each town over the last 200 years and describe how, 30 years ago, they were amalgamated to become the thriving centre of the present day. With the help of a wonderful selection of illustrations from the Torquay Museum and the Herald Express newspaper, they give a fascinating insight into the history of each district and Torbay as a whole. In a sequence of short, lively chapters John Pike records the origins of each town and describes the 19th-century expansion that transformed them. He gives a vivid account of the unspoilt Torbay coastline and the beaches, from Watcombe to Man Sands, which attracted visitors in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The influx of sightseers and the building of hotels, guesthouses, promenades and other facilities changed forever the character and economy of these villages.
The Book Of Torbay
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Author : Frank Pearce
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
The Book Of Torbay written by Frank Pearce and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Torbay (England) categories.
Torbay Through Time
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Author : John Van der Kiste
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012-04-01
Torbay Through Time written by John Van der Kiste and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-01 with Torbay (England) categories.
Torbay Through Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of its well-known streets and famous faces, and what they meant to the people of this area throughout the 19th and into the 20th Century. Looking beyond the exquisite exterior of these well-kept photos, readers can see the historical context in which they are set, and through the author's factual captions for every picture, and carefully-selected choice of images, the reader can achieve a reliable view of the local history. Readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and watch the changing face of Torbay, as the author guides us through the local streets. There is something for everyone here, whether they have lived in the area all their lives, or whether they are just visiting Torbay for the first time. Torbay Through Time also shows how photography has continually evolved to keep up with an ever changing society.
A History Of Torquay And The Famous Anchorage Of Torbay
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Author : Percy Russell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1960
A History Of Torquay And The Famous Anchorage Of Torbay written by Percy Russell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1960 with Torquay (England) categories.
Torquay is in the parish of Tor-Moham.
A Century Of Service
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Author : Mike Holgate
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
A Century Of Service written by Mike Holgate and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with categories.
Torquay Paignton
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Author : Henry J. Lethbridge
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Torquay Paignton written by Henry J. Lethbridge and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.
Torbay in Devon has known human habitation from prehistoric times, when men lived in the limestone caves at Torquay and Brixham. Kent's Cavern has revealed extensive deposits of human and animal remains. Brixham and Paignton became villages at an early date, though there was little at Torquay before Torre Abbey was founded in 1196 and the monks built a small quay there. Brixham and Paignton, with St Marychurch, soon developed into fishing centres, the former growing to become the leading fishing port in the country, a position it held until the late 19th century with a great fleet of the famous Brixham trawlers that sailed to Newfoundland as well as around Britain. Torquay, with its beautiful wooded hillsides, harbour and secluded bays, grew throughout the 19th century into one of Britain's finest resorts, joining up with Paignton in the 20th century. The complex rocks of Torbay's geology provided material for buildings and for marble and terracotta products; Torquay potteries produced outstanding wares.
Torbay Transport
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Author : Fisher Barham
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979
Torbay Transport written by Fisher Barham and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Street-railroads categories.
The 17th And 18th Centuries
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Author : Frank N. Magill
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-09-13
The 17th And 18th Centuries written by Frank N. Magill and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-13 with Reference categories.
Each volume of the Dictionary of World Biography contains 250 entries on the lives of the individuals who shaped their times and left their mark on world history. This is not a who's who. Instead, each entry provides an in-depth essay on the life and career of the individual concerned. Essays commence with a quick reference section that provides basic facts on the individual's life and achievements. The extended biography places the life and works of the individual within an historical context, and the summary at the end of each essay provides a synopsis of the individual's place in history. All entries conclude with a fully annotated bibliography.
Torbay T K Uka
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Author : Wayne Barrar
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Torbay T K Uka written by Wayne Barrar and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Cordyline australis categories.
In Torbay ti kouka, photographer Wayne Barrar looks at how the New Zealand cabbage tree has been relocated, hybridised and utilised to redefine a new domestic landscape: the South West of England. Defying the normal direction of ecological colonialism, the cabbage tree was introduced to Britain as an exotic specimen plant in the nineteenth century. Its tropical appearance and temperate hardiness made it a natural fit for the South West into the twentieth century, particularly as the Torbay area positioned itself as a UK tourist destination - the 'English Riviera'. The cabbage tree (ti kouka, Cordyline australis) now appears extensively through the South West. It is so closely identified with the area that, as the 'Torbay palm', it is one of the area's key promotional symbols, and it is often presumed to be a native English plant. Wayne Barrar's photographs begin by positioning ti kouka at home in New Zealand, before going on to consider the plant in this new setting. The work extends his long-term interest in the way people alter their environment, expand the limits of nature and live in increasingly constructed landscapes. The photographs are accompanied by essays by New Zealand writers Philip Simpson and Peter Simpson, outlining ti kouka's botanical, ecological, and cultural histories.
English Riviera
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Author : Anthony Poulton-Smith
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012-09-28
English Riviera written by Anthony Poulton-Smith and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-28 with Paignton (England) categories.
The three towns of Paignton, Brixham and Torquay form the area of the Devon coast known as the English Riviera, due to the sandy beaches, mild climate and host of leisure attractions. However, all three towns have their own, unique heritage. The market town of Paignton is characterised by its Saxon origins. Its ancient church and the traditional town green, along with the beautiful beach, make for the epitome of the English family holiday. Brixham is the home of the famous Brixham Trawlers and the tourist attraction replica of Sir Francis Drake's ship the Golden Hind. Torquay is different again. With its large harbour, thriving nightlife and balmy climate, it is easy to see why it became a fashionable Victorian resort. This collection of delightful photographs explores how the towns of Torbay developed to represent the best of the British seaside tradition.
