Torquay. From the Rock Walk ([1860])
George Townsend
| Repository | Library | Shelf |
|---|---|---|
| Devon | West Country Studies | M SC3272 |
| Devon | PLY | I/S |
| Devon | TOR | I/S |
Illustration Reference
SC3272
Location
CD 49 DVD 7
Publication Details
Scope and Content
Illustrations of Devon. Exeter: Henry Besley, 1848. The town then, beginning with the lower tier, is built round the three sides of the strand or quay, formed by the pier, and is composed chiefly of shops of the tradesmen, having a row of trees in front, planted between the flag pavement and the carriage way. The next tier, which is approached by a winding road at each end, and steps at other places, comprises handsome terraces, respectively called Lower and Higher Terrace, Montpellier, and Park Terrace. The next or highest tier, comprises a series of beautiful villas, called Braddon Hill Villas, and on the detached hills, right and left, having nearly the same elevation, are the Rock Walk Houses on one side, and Park and Meadfoot Place on the other, having Plantations behind them. The views from either of these levels are most enchanting; taking in the whole of the fine expansive roadstead of Torbay, within whose circumference numerous fleets can ride in safety, and where is always to be seen the
trim yacht and pleasure boat, the dusky sail of the Brixham trawler, or coasting merchant-man, - and frequently the more proud and spirit-stirring leviathan of the deep, "one of Britain's best bulwarks," a man of war.[Text may be taken from a different source or edition than that listed as the source by Somers Cocks.]
trim yacht and pleasure boat, the dusky sail of the Brixham trawler, or coasting merchant-man, - and frequently the more proud and spirit-stirring leviathan of the deep, "one of Britain's best bulwarks," a man of war.[Text may be taken from a different source or edition than that listed as the source by Somers Cocks.]
Format
Steel l.engr vign
Dimensions
111x180mm
Aspects
From the Rock Walk
Counties
Subjects
Dates
1860