TORQUAY

 

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Fleet in Torquay harbour

The Fleet visiting Torquay harbour in 1904.

 

 

A view of Princess gardens in 1914

A view of Princess gardens and the four tennis courts (where the Pavilion now stands) in 1910.

 

 

Chapel hill and ruins

1900. St Michael's Chapel on Chapel hill. Once a local landmark, this view is obscured by trees.

 

 

Gardeners cottage

1895. The Gardeners Cottage on Torbay road. Originally constructed as a Toll house to collect revenue from people using the road.

 

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The Fleet visit Torquay harbour

The Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert anchored in Tor Bay with the fleet July 1910.

 

View of Abbey sands and Rock walk

1907. Postcard of one end of abbey crescent and rock walk before the promenade was built.

 

 

Fleet Street 1908

A Tram heads down Fleet Street, passing where Burger King now is, in this picture from 1908.

 

 

Inside the Marine Spa

1938. The Vita-Glass Sun Lounge of the Marine Spa. These were added in the late 1920's to attract customers for afternoon tea and refreshments.

 


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