Showing posts with label Torquay. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Torquay. Show all posts

Monday, 2 July 2007

2nd - Fishing


A collection of fishing nets on the harbourside that are used by the few boats that still fish from Torquay.

Sunday, 17 June 2007

17th - Ugly Sisters


No, not the two old women walking past in the photo, the three apartment blocks built above Torquay Harbourside. Unaffectionately known as the "ugly sisters", how they ever got planning permission is a mystery!

Wednesday, 6 June 2007

6th - When The Boat Comes In...

The "Western Lady VI" about to dock on Torquay Harbourside. She runs half hourly between Torquay & Brixham and is one of many pleasure boats that make a living here in the summer season.

Sunday, 27 May 2007

27th - Torquay


Another view of Torquay taken from atop one of the hills overlooking town. The main trading street can be seen, which runs down to the harbourside. Across the bay you can just about make out Brixham, the main fishing port in the South West of England.

Thursday, 24 May 2007

24th - Street View

A view up an almost deserted side street in Torquay.

Sunday, 20 May 2007

20th - Pond

A view of the duck pond in Torre Abbey gardens, opposite Torquay seafront.

Friday, 18 May 2007

18th - Torre Abbey Sands

Torre Abbey sands beach, freshly raked at low tide. Taken yesterday in the sweltering sun, is summer finally here?

Wednesday, 16 May 2007

16th - Banx Cafe Bar

As the name suggests, this building on Fleet Walk in Torquay was a former bank. Well worth a visit if you like to pay through the nose for a coffee or beer.

Saturday, 12 May 2007

12th - Torre Abbey

View of Torre Abbey, a Grade I listed building situated on Torquay seafront. This former monastery is now a museum and is currently going through a major redevelopment. Supposedly haunted, it is also home to Agatha Christie's typewriter!

Friday, 11 May 2007

11th - Struggling with bike

I took this photo last week, it was a fine morning and I noticed this girl struggling with her cycle. Now children & cycles are a rare sight down here due to the many steep hills. The hill here is very steep and many a car finds it a struggle. For anyone who knows the area I believe it is Hoxton Road.

Thursday, 10 May 2007

10th - Torquay view


First picture of Torquay, looking down towards the harbourside. The main shopping street (Fleet Walk) runs down between the two hills that are lined with colourful houses. Don't forget - feel free to leave a comment! Another photo tomorrow