Torquay, Princess Gardens 1896
Photo ref:
38593
Photo ref:
38593
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Torquay's inner harbour was built by Sir Lawrence Palk, son of Sir Robert Palk, who bought the manor of Torwood in 1768. Lying just outside the harbour, and built on reclaimed land, are Princess Gardens, named after Princess Louise, the daughter of Queen Victoria, who laid the foundation stone in May 1890. The saplings are now considerable trees.
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A Selection of Memories from Torquay
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. Here are some from Torquay
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I worked at the Derwent hotel in 1973 & 1974. I came from Sheffield with a friend to work the season but ended up working 2 seasons. It was then owned by Mr Morel & the manager was Mr Sorrentino. It was a great hotel to work in - I met many friends but no longer in touch. Lived in house with some of the girls I worked with owned by mr Sorrentino. I have some fantastic memories & sad we lost touch ...see more
We holidayed in Torquay in july 1965 we was a group of kids from The Hollies children's home in sidcup Kent..by what I remember the YMCA hotel was called the castle hotel..would this be the same one or was there more then one YMCA hotels in Torquay in those days
Wow I can give loads of memories in the 60s
Going down there with my parents. Ansty cove; Afternoon tea; Charity box on counter; As a black person supporting foreign aid; Put a coin on his hand twist his ear, coin went in.
Also the gong at bottom of stairs was rung when it was meal time.
Carpet bowls on reception, carpet.
Rock walk bottom gate
Cilla Black on at Princess Theatre 1964, no bar
Lovely balcony over ...see more
I learned my English in Torquay at YMCA 1968 . Firs job, first experience of independent life. Miss cotton my Boss. All nice old clients extremely gentle with me . So many beautiful memories.
Sandro Melaranci
sandromelaranci@gmail.com
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