Torquay, The Harbour And Strand 1888
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Memories of Torquay, the Harbour and Strand 1888

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Torquay, The Harbour And Strand 1888

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This view of the harbour taken in 1888 has by chance captured dead centre the very spot where 120 years later the dancers and musicians of Heather and Gorse Clog Dancers turned out to entertain crowds of holiday makers one warm summer evening. We gathered as dusk was falling at 8pm and the fairy lights and illuminations were twinkling all around the harbour. Our band ...see more