Torbay: 1871-1907

Use the sources below to investigate what life was like in Torbay in the mid 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