Robert Louis Stevenson in Torquay
One Thursday in April of 1866 a sick 16 year old man wrote a letter to his parents from his lodgings at 2 Sulyarde Terrace, Torquay - the house would in 1897 become part of the Torbay Hotel.The young…
Kevin Dixon(Author)
Seeking Sanctuary, a History of Refugees in Britain
Jane Marchese Robinson's book 'Seeking Sanctuary a History of Refugees in Britain' tells the story of people fleeing persecution and war who have found refuge in Britain. Starting in the sixteenth cen…
1938: The “menacing state of affairs”of the Newton Road Camper
What if you were a well-off family motoring to Torquay for a holiday in an expensive hotel, and your first experience of the resort was driving through an encampment of undesirables on the outskirts o…
The 2020 English Riviera Film Festival introduces ‘Torbay in the Movies’
The English Riviera Film Festival returns for its sixth year with a host of events and screenings online from the 23rd to the 28th Of November 2020.One of the leading celebrations of new film maki…
Sign up for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) focus groups in November
Have your say in the “How do we make BAME lives matter” review and a review into experiences of BAME communities in health and social care.We are looking for individuals for BAME communities to take p…
What Next? Torbay
'What Next? Torbay' was formed in April 2020 out of the coronavirus crisis to bring together people working in arts, culture and heritage across Torquay, Paignton, Brixham and the surrounding areas. …
The Alphington Ponies in Torquay
In a recent article on Torquay fashion, in passing we mentioned the Alphington Ponies. There was some interest in the two ladies, so here's a short history.Twins Arabella and Eliza Durnford were born …
The Torquay Bustle
In many nineteenth century images of Torquay we see women's clothing that exaggerates the posterior - below are a few examples from the Strand in 1870. This fashion feature was the bustle and could be…
Was Torquay built on seven hills?
The English Riviera website comments that Torquay's, "famous seven hills provide the backdrop to a waterfront scene that matches anything you'll find on the French Riviera"; and Devon Live claims that…
From Torre Abbey to Barton: Our Haunted Halloween Torquay
Torquay’s many ghosts and paranormal happenings have evolved along with our town. They tend to appear as we expect them to and change as we change.As a town, Torquay really began in the early ninetee…
Making Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Lives Matter in Torbay
Making Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Lives Matter in TorbayOn Thursday 15th October at 6pm, the second panel meeting will be held on the review into: How do we make Black, Asian and Minority Ethn…
Torbay’s Black Sailors
During the Seven Years War (1756-63) Admiral Hawke and the Western Squadron had just left Torbay when the French fleet made a sortie from the port of Brest. This led to the Battle of Quiberon Bay …
Need a small grant for your community project?
Need a small grant for your community project?Funding is now available for small community-led schemes to improve people’s health and wellbeing. This could be to helping people get more active, look a…
The Pageant of Torbay
The Legendary Ten Seconds have just released a collection of songs inspired by Torquay's' varied and fascinating past.The Legendary Ten Seconds started off as the solo music project of Ian Churchward.…