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Torbay: 1871-1907

Use the sources below to investigate what life was like in Torbay in the late 19th century. You might want to start with some investigation suggestions.

For each source you will find some information that will help you use the picture or text under "Things to Consider"

Title Type Date
Vaughan Parade 1871 census 1871
Cholera in Torquay 1878
Shipping in the Inner Harbour

1880s
Seafront 1880s
Fishing Nets on the Beach 1880
Kelly's Directory 1883
Exotic Plants 1883
Torbay Hotel & Sulyarde  
Invalids 1886
All of Torquay was Abroad 1886
Jubilee 1887
Nude Bathing 1888
Making Gardens 1890
Baths & Assembly Rooms 1890
Imperial Hotel 1890
Iredale's, The Strand 1890
Panorama 1890
Wall Plaque 1890
Torquay Ladies' Bathing Cove 1890s
Anstey's Cove 1890s
Vaughan Parade 1891 census 1891
Aunt Belle's Diary 1892-3
Bristol Mecury commends Torquay 1893
Winter Gardens 1890s
Harbour View 1890s
Thomas's Sign 1890s
What the Papers Say 1893
Commending Torquay 1893
Haldon Pier from Rock Walk  
Seafront (Late 19th Century) 1895
Princess Pier 1900
All the Fun of the Fair 1900
Maps of Torquay Harbour Area 1906
First Trams in Torquay 1907
Shell Box  
Clotted Cream  
The Emily of Torquay & Teignmouth  
Torquay in Summer  
The Carnival 1912
Boat Trip 1912