Bygones Collection (page 3)

In Teignmouth Carnival week, a nostalgic look-back to a float from 70 years ago. Circa 1930

Hay threshing at Holbeton. Circa 1949

Torquay Harbour showing the Pavllion Theatre. Circa 1960

Torquay Harbour 1968

Torquay Harbour Circa 1880

The Rest Holiday Camp at Two Acre Close. Paignton Circa 1930s

Construction of the new South Devon College taken between 1965 and 1967

Bathing beauties at Torre Abbey, Torquay in August 1949

Bygone pictures of South Devon College taken between 1965 and 1967. The Wilson Building. Paignton

Laying tram lines at Brunswick Square, Torquay. Circa 1905

Boats in Torquay Harbour. Circa 1890

Ready to Sail: Brixham trawlers waiting a breeze in 1890

Margaret Thatcher addresses a conference of the Young Conservatives in Torquay 1990

Churston station with the new bridge in situ on a summers day in the 1980s

Coaches line up along the Babbacombe Road, Torquay in June 1953

Children on Paignton Green in September 1942 building a "mile of books"
Children on Paignton Green in September 1942 building a " mile of books" as part of the County Salvage Drive

Bathing machines on Oddicombe beach in 1889

Map of the world, laid out in concrete in the grounds of Audley Park school, Torquay in 1939. The map is figurative with the Americas on the right

Exterior view of Newton Abbot butter market in February 1964

Bygones snow scene - Snow falling in Shiphay, Toquay, January 1963

Filleting the catch at Brixham fish market in February 1988

Margaret Thatcher addressing a Tory Central Council Conference at the Palace Hotel, Torquay in March 1987

Herald Express compositor using the old hot metal system of printing at the papers old premises in Braddons Hill Road West, Torquay. Circa 1979

Torquay Pavilions in 1975, shot from the front showing theatre posters from the time

Margaret Thatcher meets her adoring public during a visit to Newton Abbot in 27th May 1987

The new St Peters church at Queensway, Chelston in February 1962

The finished job: The new Oxen Cove coach and car park in Brixham in June 1991

Queuing for fish at the top of Union Street opposite the Town Hall in April 1943 Torquay

The people of Paignton gather outside the Palace Avenue Theatre in May 1945 to celebrate " Victory in Europe". VE Day

Sheep pens at Newton Abbot market in the 1950s

Margaret Thatcher at Bovey Tracey in May 1987

Workers at the Government Clothing Factory in Abbey Road, Torquay in March 1943

The Drumbridges flyover between Stover and Bovey Tracey over the new A38 taking shape in November 1973

The old Co-Op diary being demolished in 1978 to make way for the new Herald Express offices on Barton Hill Road, Torquay

Carving the route of the St Marychurch bypass in March 1973

The scene at the bottom of Market Street, Toquay in January 1954. The No. 50 bus is making its way down to the Strand

The Co-Op store which used to stand at the corner of Union Street and Albert Road in Torquay, land now consumed by the Union Square development. Circa 1930s

Waves batter Haldon Pier, Torquay January 1992

The scene after the bombing of Mixbury in Lower Warberry Road, Torquay in April 22, 1941 Four people died. Henry Thompson was 67 and died alongside his six-year-old niece Elizabeth Windeatt

Bomb damage at the junction of St Marychurch Road and Warbro Road, Torquay during the Bank Holiday raid of 3rd August 1942

Footballer Willie Brown Torquay United February 1978

Christmas post panic at the Torquay sorting office in December 1985

Torbays own fireboat in Torquay harbour in September 1973

A couple ice skating on the frozen pond at Torre Abbey Gardens, Torquay. Thought to be in the 1950s

Conservative MP for Torbay Rupert Allason at the General Election count in June 1987 with defeated SDP Liberal Alliance candidate Nick Bye

Extending Torbay Road promenade in Torquay in 1930

Stabilising the cliffs above the Palm Court Hotel in the 1950s. The Belgrave Hotel is in the background. Torquay

Margaret Thatcher attending a teachers dinner in Torquay in April 1971

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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.