Bygones Collection (page 2)

Bygones snow scene - New Road, Brixham at its town centre junction with Fore Street, in December 1967. A Christmas tree stands outside the town hall

Beach huts strewn around Paignton beach in March 1973

Luke and Hubbard Motor Cycles with a couple of their bikes in Torquay in the 1950s

The old linotype machines in use at the Braddons Hill Road West offices of the Herald in the early 1980s. Torquay Newspaper

Torquay Road at Hollacombe in 1868 showing the first gasworks buildings. Notice the narrow road and the ford at the bottom of the hill

The Odeon cinema in Abbey Road, Torquay in January 1988 with Dirty Dancing and Fatal Attraction were topping the bill

Royalty Cinema in Dartmouth which closed in August 1986

Behind the counter at Paigntons new post office in Torquay Road in November 1973

House in Park Hill Road, Torquay partly destroyed by a bomb during an air raid. 29th May 1944

Harold Wilson at Oldway Mansion in Paignton in May 1972 for the centenary of APAC

Abbey Place, Torquay in the 1960s showing the landmark elm which was felled in 1980

Baronnes Margaret Thatcher accompanied by Patrick Nicholls (left) during a visit to the L F Harris factory Triumph motorcycles Newton Abbot 27th May 1987

Colony Cinema and restaurant in Lower Union Lane, Torquay shortly before it closed. 1985

Cheese and Onion fair at Newton Abbot in September 1971

Postwar pre-fabs in Cadewell, Torquay in the 1960s

The Co-Op store in Torquays Union Street which was demolished in the 1970s to make way for a brand new Co-Op department store.Circa 1920

Singer Anita Harris at Torbay Hospital League of Friends fete. June 3 1992

Biggest catch of pilchards ever landed at Brixham in February 1972

A clutter of traffic lights, belisha beacons and a big old tree at Abbey Place at the bottom of Fleet Street, Torquay in the early 1960s

The buildings which would become the Inn on the Quay at Goodrington being cleared and renovated in October 1987

Derelict 19th century cottage in Swan Street, Torquay before its demolition in the 1930s

Tor Hill Road, Torquay in 1970 looking down the hill towards Castle Circus

Bygone pic of Castle Circus, Torquay in the snow in January 1978

Hollicombe gas works in Preston, Paignton in 1972 after most of the buildings had been demolished

Bygones snow scene - Torquay, Jan 1962

Oxen Cove in Brixham in 1984 when it was a quiet backwater

The City of Lincoln Lancaster (which now forms part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight), closely followed by XL 317 Vulcan flying over Lincoln, with Lincoln Cathedral clearly visible

Actor Ray Winstone (left) filming "That Summer in Torquay"
Actor Ray Winstone (left) filming " That Summer in Torquay" in 1979 with Julie Shipley, Tony London and Emily Moore

November 1953 showing the installation of new traffic lights in Brunswick Square, Torquay. Shops Billboard for Nescafe Vauxhall cars

Actor Sid James celebrating his 19th wedding anniversary with his wife Valerie Ashton in Torquay in August 1971

Prefabs in Wallace Avenue, Torquay. When they were demolished the families were relocated to Plainmoor 1950s

Scene from "Bygones, "at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving)
1616133 Scene from " Bygones, " at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from " Bygones)

A Trent Motor Traction Company tableau movers through the crowds in Derby Market Place part of the The Hospital Carnival. Circa 1925

A Trent Motor Traction Company tableau movers through the crowds in Derby Market Place part of the The Hospital Carnival. Circa 1925

The toy department at the Co-Op store in East Street, Derby in the build up to Christmas. November 1985

Interior of the Silverdale Co-op 1st January 1966

Dixons Holiday Camp. Brixham 1950s

Hollicombe gasworks in October 1967

Torquay regatta Fairground workers take a break. Circa 1910

Allotments at Shedden Hill, Torquay. Circa 1930s

Brixham Harbour, May 1954

Courtenay Street William Radcock and Sons, FW Woolworths, Newton Abbott shops December 1966

Gas masks being issued at Upton School. 27th August 1939

Sir Frederic Mackarness Bennett MP for Torquay seen here electioneering. 1st July 1955

Bathers in Castle Cove, Dartmouth picture in 1964

Watcombe Cycle Track. Circa 1965

Torquay Harbour. 1888 Postcard

Fishermen on Brixham quay landing their catch. 18thNovember 1940

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"Bygones: A Glimpse into the Past Through Captivating Moments" Step back in time with Chef Keith Floyd at The Maltsters Arms, Tuckenhay in April 1992, as he enchants diners with his culinary prowess. Marvel at a view of the bustling Brixham quays before the new fish market was built, capturing the essence of a thriving fishing industry. Transport yourself to the 1980s aboard the Dart paddle steamer Compton Castle, relishing in an era when leisurely cruises were all the rage. Travel further back to July 1949 and witness military vehicles parading through Abbey Road, Torquay. Advertisements for Ovaltine adorn buildings, offering a glimpse into post-war life. Join Jim Davidson on Torquay Marina on July 20th, 1987, as he takes control of his Princess boat and navigates through sparkling waters - a moment filled with excitement and adventure. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you visit Beacon Cove in August 1980. Feel the warmth of summer days while basking under clear blue skies. Experience an enlightening encounter with renowned astronomer Patrick Moore at Torquay Boys Grammar School on November 18th, 1993. Witness his passion for celestial wonders igniting young minds. Uncover history's trailblazers as suffragettes gather defiantly in Hastings during tumultuous times in1914. Their unwavering spirit continues to inspire generations today. Witness daily life unfold outside Priday Metford mill at Gloucester docks where a Hercules Bakery lorry stands proudly amidst industrial smoke—a testament to hard work and craftsmanship. Delve into Stoke-on-Trent's rich pottery heritage captured by smokey views adorned with bottle ovens and kilns—an iconic scene that once shaped local communities' livelihoods Celebrate footballer Tommy Northcott's legacy from his tenure at Torquay United between 1958-66.