This extract provides a useful description of Torquay early in its development as a resort. Notice how the prosperity of the town is mainly explained by the number of rich people who visit. Trade seems to be of limited importance. What was it about Torquay that attracted wealthy people in the view of the writer?

This also shows the different trades? people practised in early Victorian Torquay. There is a wide range. Find out the occupations of those where you do not know what the trade was. Which of these jobs no longer exist in the town today? Why not? You could use the modern Yellow Pages to check. Many of the people listed probably came to the growing town to set up businesses to meet the needs of rich residents and visitors.