The English Riviera: Paignton, Brixham and Torquay Through Time
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The English Riviera: Paignton, Brixham and Torquay Through Time by Anthony Poulton-Smith
The three towns of Paignton, Brixham and Torquay form the area of the Devon coast known as the English Riviera, due to the sandy beaches, mild climate and host of leisure attractions. However, all three towns have their own, unique heritage. The market town of Paignton is characterised by its Saxon origins. Its ancient church and the traditional town green, along with the beautiful beach, make for the epitome of the English family holiday. Brixham is the home of the famous Brixham Trawlers and the tourist attraction replica of Sir Francis Drake's ship the Golden Hind. Torquay is different again. With its large harbour, thriving nightlife and balmy climate, it is easy to see why it became a fashionable Victorian resort. This collection of delightful photographs explores how the towns of Torbay developed to represent the best of the British seaside tradition.
Anthony Poulton-Smith is a prolific writer, who has written many local history books for Amberley and has a particular interest in the origin of place names. He lives in Tamworth, Staffordshire.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781445609478 |
| ISBN 10 | 1445609479 |
| Title | The English Riviera: Paignton, Brixham and Torquay Through Time |
| Author | Anthony Poulton-Smith |
| Series | Through Time |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Amberley Publishing |
| Year published | 2012-10-15 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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