Torquay, Devon ([1850?])
J. Rogers (Engraver)
| Repository | Library | Shelf |
|---|---|---|
| Devon | West Country Studies | M SC3188-1 |
| Devon | West Country Studies | M SC3188-1(r) |
Illustration Reference
SC3188-1
Location
CD 48 DVD 7
Publication Details
Scope and Content
Carrington, N.T., and others.The Teignmouth, Dawlish, and Torquay guide. Teignmouth: E. Croydon, 1829. p. 93.Thirty years ago this was a mere fishing village, consisting of half-a-dozen straggling huts along the beach, with a rude pier of loose rocks to shelter the miserable craft. Few places exhibit such a remarkable example of rapid creation. It now ranks as one of the most popular and esteemed watering places, not merely in Devon, but in England. It was first brought into notice by the families of the officers stationed in the bay, who had experienced the benefits of the salubrity of the air, and of its sheltered position. From them its reputation began to spread abroad, and attract invalids, who were either not able or willing to risk a journey to the south of Italy or France.[Text may be taken from a different source or edition than that listed as the source by Somers Cocks.]
Author
Format
Steel l.engr
Dimensions
105x171mm
Note
Reissue of SC3188 with extended title etc
Places
Aspects
From sea
Subjects
Dates
1830