Torquay, from the Terrace. Bath saloon (1876)

Rock & Company
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RepositoryLibraryShelf
Devon West Country Studies sB/TOR 7/1876/ROC
Devon TOR I/S
Illustration Reference
SC3319
Location
CD 49 DVD 8
Publication Details
Date
1876
Publisher
Scope and Content
Cooke, G. A. A topographical and statistical description of the county of Devon. London: Sherwood & Co., c.1830. p. 311. This place exhibits a remarkable example of rapid creation. It now ranks as one of the most esteemed watering-places, possessing all the advantages of the south-western climate in the highest degree; and, with the exception of its exposure to the south-west winds, partakes less of the disadvantages of it than any other place, having accommodation for invalids. A beautiful terrace has been recently finished, and an additional one on a grand scale will shortly be completed. A steam-boat plies from hence to Portsmouth and Plymouth during the winter seasons; one has long employed during the summer months, for the conveyance of passengers, &.[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
62x92mm
Note
Rock & Co. ; no. 6892. 6 Jan 1876
Aspects
From Bath Saloon
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Dates
1876