Torquay’s Lav Affair with the Public Toilet
Public toilet, lavatory, bog, public convenience, khazi, loo, the ladies and gents, the water closet, and other, less polite, or...
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...
“Let him that is athirst come.” The ancient holy well of Torquay
In 1867 the vicar of St Saviour’s Church in Torre had a drinking fountain constructed just outside his churchyard. He...
The past and future of work in Torbay
Torquay can be viewed as being a pioneer, albeit inadvertently, as it encounters the challenges and opportunities that all Britain...
Torquay’s Halloween: after darkness falls
Night-time Torquay is another Torquay. Late at night, despite the electric light and the remnants of Harbourside nightlife, it can...
Saul – a Torquay Christmas Ghost Story
This is the story of Saul, one of those Torquay characters that we seem to have so many of. You’ve...
A Book Gift for Christmas
Torquay: A Social History’ is a 10,000-year journey telling of how a collection of rural hamlets came together to become...
Dartmoor’s Hairy Hands: an evolving myth
One of the most popular articles we’ve done on WASD looked at the Dartmoor legend of Jay’s Grave. A few...
