There is some typical flowery prose here and packed into it are many of the features which the wealthy visitor liked about Torquay early in the 19th century. It was its refinement as a quiet and picturesque place for the discerning visitor which is being emphasised in this source and which attracted rich visitors. The local landed families of the Palks and the Carys plainly saw some opportunities here to make money by providing facilities for visitors, such as houses to rent and hotels.

Pupils could write a piece for a newspaper of the time setting out the attractions of Torquay and why rich visitors should come. To do so, it would be wise of they also looked at other sources.