Notice how the writer left a wintry London and in Torquay it seemed like spring! What sorts of thing were the people in Torquay doing to enjoy the fine weather? Invalids often came to Torquay as the mild winter weather was thought to be good for them.

With which European capital city does the writer compare the displays in Torquay shops? Notice how the writer says Torquay in winter was a resort for the very wealthy. What does s/he say someone might find if they went inside one of the apartments available for visitors to rent?