Torquay’s Pubs: an imbibing evolution
Back in 1774 an Exeter printer by the name of Andrew Brice journeyed to the coast and found that “Tor...
Towards a Torbay of many faiths and of none
On the 6th of November 1914 a headline in the Western Times read, ‘Col. Burn’s Late Son: Torquay’s Expression of...
Why Torquay didn’t become Britain’s Las Vegas
Why Torquay looks like this…… & not like Atlantic City which has one of the highest crime rates in...
Back to the Future in Torquay
In 1892 Torquay was granted borough status by Royal Charter.The resort then adopted the motto ‘Salus et Felicitas’, or...
See Torbay’s ‘The System’ on the Big Screen
For anyone who hasn’t seen The System on the Big Screen, The Silver Screen Film Club is showing the...
St Michael’s Chapel Open Day
Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events in the nation’s largest festival of history and culture. It's an...
Regenerate Torquay Town Centre before building on more green fields?
As Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces that she will bring back compulsory housebuilding targets, can we note that we still have...
Climate and Community in Focus at CentrePeace
CentrePeace, a community centre in the heart of Paignton is excited to be running a series of free creative workshops...
How Minnesota’s Great Seal ended up in Torquay
This is the story of how the precious Great Seal of the US State of Minnesota vanished for 20 years...
Another 878 unpaid Carers receive support in Torbay
Every week more local unpaid Carers (Family or friends of someone who cannot manage without their support) are joining Torbay...
Growing Up in Torbay in the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s
Researchers at University College London are currently working on a 3-year study about growing up in coastal towns. We’re asking...
‘Walking on Water – Memories of Torquay’s Fleet Walk’
Every day in Torquay, many of us have been ‘walking on water’ without even realising.Members of local charity the Creativity...
Torquay Library presents: ‘A Short History of LGBT Torquay’
A Short History of LGBT Torquay A Talk by Kevin Dixon at Torquay Library at 2.30 on Friday 14th...
Online Premiere: Music Scene Memories at Torquay Town Hall
After three sell-out showings of ‘Music Scene Memories at Torquay Town Hall’ at the Lyceum and the Museum, the movie...
Torquay Library presents: ‘Weird Torquay’
Torquay Library presents:'Weird Torquay' with Dr Kevin DixonThursday May 23rd 11.00-12.00 Ghosts, witches, pet cemeteries, sea serpents, crystal skulls, and...
Torquay’s Coastguard Officer takes on the Russian Empire
The Crimean War was fought from October 1853 to February 1856 between the Russian Empire and an ultimately victorious alliance...
Torquay’s Navy Hero- though not on our side
With our long seafaring tradition, it’s no surprise to find a local Torbay man becoming a famous naval hero. However,...
Music Scene Memories at Torquay Town Hall – the Film Premiere
The 4th and 5th of April saw two nights of sold-out Film Premieres for ‘Music Scene Memories at Torquay Town...
Big Screen Success for Wellbeing Film Premieres
CentrePeace and Turning Heads joined together for an evening of Celebrating the people they support at the Royal Lyceum Theatre...
Torquay’s Memories in a Bottle
Those who collect bottles are often drawn to their age, the colours, and the beauty of the bottles, Bottles are...
