Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Torquay


Related Topics

In the News (Wed 25 Nov 09)

  
  Torquay regain winning feeling - Telegraph
Last season Torquay United had more chairmen than managers – and they had enough of those; they also used so many players, often on short-term loans, that they would struggle to hold a reunion in the down-at-heel Boots and Laces social club at Plainmoor.
Torquay lost last weekend for only the third time this season, and the first time at home, and sit a point behind leaders Aldershot.
On Sunday afternoon, Torquay have the opportunity to make a public affirmation of their renaissance when they appear live on terrestrial television for the first time as the BBC broadcast their first-round FA Cup tie against Yeovil.
www.telegraph.co.uk /sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2007/11/09/sfnfac109.xml   (650 words)

  
  Torquay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Torquay (IPA: [tɔːˈki]) is a town on the south coast of England in the county of Devon which has extended along the coast of Torbay to the extent that it is now inextricably intermingled with the neighbouring town of Paignton.
The population of Torquay grew rapidly from 838 in 1801, to 11,474 in 1851.
Torquay is situated on the South West coast of England, forming one third of Torbay, and is primarily on the western side of the bay.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Torquay   (2362 words)

  
 Torquay, Victoria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Torquay is a township in Victoria, Australia, which faces Bass Strait, 21 km.
The Torquay area is famous for its surf beaches, with Jan Juc and the world famous Bells Beach located on the town's south-eastern outskirts.
Torquay's population usually doubles in the period January to the end of February, when the school holidays end.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Torquay,_Victoria   (195 words)

  
 Torquay Exmouth View Hotel Babbacombe
The three seaside towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham are the resorts known collectively as Torbay, or The English Riviera, and they nestle in a sheltered, east facing bay (Tor Bay) in south Devon, in the south west of England.
During the Napoleonic Wars however, Torquay, protected from the worst of the weather by the surrounding hills was the favoured port for shelter during the Channel gales and it served as a victualling and supply centre.
Torquay does tend to get better weather than the surrounding areas and as a result, naval officers used to bring their wives and families here as a good place to live.
www.exmouth-view.co.uk /torquay.htm   (798 words)

  
 Torquay travel guide - Wikitravel
Torquay (pronounced "Tor-key") [1] is an English town on the coast of Devon in the West Country and, since the 19th century, a fashionable seaside resort in the English Riviera.
Torquay's advantages as a seaside resort and destination are obvious, with no less than nine (9) sandy beaches and extremely high standards of water quality (holder of 3 European Blue Flags, more than any other English resort).
Torquay is (in)famous as the setting of Fawlty Towers, the hotel owned by Basil and Sybil Fawlty in the classic 1970s British television comedy.
wikitravel.org /en/Torquay   (222 words)

  
 Torquay
Torquay is on the northern side of Torbay and is acknowledged to be one of England's premier seaside resorts.
Torquay owes its beginning as a modern resort to the Napoleonic Wars when ships of the British Fleet used Torbay as a safe anchorage and houses sprang up on shore to accommodate the wives and families of officers.
Torquay is the birthplace of Agatha Christie with several of her stories being set in and around the town.
www.torbay-methodists.org.uk /torquay   (384 words)

  
 torquay
Torquay is Victoria’s surfing capital, and a major holiday resort town, where the beach-based culture is at its strongest.
Consequently the population in Torquay in the 1990s was relatively aged, compared with the young families attracted to Jan Juc and the housing areas at Torquay West and Wombah Park.
An estimate for 1986 was 2,892 for Torquay and 1,192 for Jan Juc.
www.torquay.com /revamp/australia.htm   (831 words)

  
 Walkabout - Torquay
In terms of population growth, Torquay is the most rapidly expanding town inside the most rapidly expanding shire in non-metropolitan Victoria.
The pine deckhouse was used to build the lower portion of Scammel House which can still be seen in Pride St. It was the hearing into the wreck that led to the construction of a lighthouse at Aireys Inlet.
As Torquay has been a holiday resort since the late 19th century its beaches are modelled on English seaside resorts with immaculate grassed areas and shady trees for a post-paddling promenade.
www.walkabout.com.au /locations/VICTorquay.shtml   (1394 words)

  
 Torquay, Bells Beach, Jan Juc - Intown Geelong
Torquay is a thriving township facing Bass Strait, 21 km.
The Torquay area is famous for its surf beaches with Jan Juc and the world famous Bells Beach located on the town's southern outskirts.
The Torquay ANZAC day service is one of the region's more special, with a dawn service overlooking the southern ocean.
www.intown.com.au /locals/torquay/default.htm   (232 words)

  
 Torquay community page
TORQUAY the best known of all the Devon seaside resorts, occupies a superb position on the N. promontory of Tor Bay, completely sheltered by higher ground from the N. and E. winds.
In 1892 Torquay was incorporated as a municipal borough; in 1900 its boundaries were extended to take in Babbacombe, Chelston, Ilsham, and St. Mary-church; and in 1923 the parishes of Tormohun and St. Marychurch were united to form the new parish of Torquay.
The mansion and park were acquired by the Torquay Corporation in 1935 for the sum of £50,000.
www.devon.gov.uk /etched?url=etched/ixbin/hixclient.exe&_IXP_=1&_IXR=110438   (1950 words)

  
 The English Riviera
Torquay has been one of the UK’s top holiday destinations since Victorian Times when the gentry promenaded, bathing huts were wheeled down the beaches and anyone who was anyone had an attractive villa overlooking the sea.
It was the Victorians who first used the Riviera name to describe their favourite resort and their legacy remains to this day with sparkling white villas perched on the verdant hilltops, beautiful gardens around the seafront and elegant Victorian facades along the main streets.
Torquay's waterfront is the focus of life in the town.
www.theenglishriviera.co.uk /torquay/torquay.asp?area=TORQUAY   (254 words)

  
 One of the top luxury Torquay hotels - Meadfoot Bay Hotel, Torbay Devon
The Torquay hotel is set in its own delightful grounds, just 200 metres from one of Torbay's prestigious "Blue Flag" beaches and a short walk from the centre of Torquay.
This Torquay hotel is equally suited to the discerning traveller who requires a short-break or for those who wish to stay longer.
Torquay and the surrounding areas boast long sandy beaches and sheltered coves, grand gardens and famous castles.
www.meadfoot.com   (416 words)

  
 Torquay - TEAMtalk Football News
Torquay will be boosted by the return to fitness of skipper Craig Taylor ahead of their home game against Bristol Rovers on Wednesday.
Torquay came away from Gigg Lane with all three points on the back of a 1-0 win over Bury courtesy of Micky Evans' solitary strike.
Torquay are boosted by the return of Jamie Ward from international duty for the trip to Bury on Saturday.
www.teamtalk.com /football/torquayunited/0,16370,1832,00.html   (296 words)

  
 BBC - Devon Webcams - Live from Torquay Harbour
The coastline of Torbay stretches for 22 miles from Torquay to Brixham and beyond.
Torquay's origins as a holiday resort date back to Victorian times when it was a fashionable destination for the English aristocracy.
The world's most famous mystery writer, Agatha Christie, was born in Torquay in 1890.
www.bbc.co.uk /devon/webcams/torquay_webcam.shtml   (174 words)

  
 Torquay Hotels, Torquay Apartments, Accomodation
Today, Torquay is as much a summer resort and has a vibrant, family centred, atmosphere.
Torquay’s main attraction is the grandiose Torre Abbey, which was home to an order of Premonstratensian monks until the Dissolution under Henry VIII.
This area of England enjoys a wonderfully temperate climate, so much so that the beach front of Torquay is lined with “Torquay Palms”, which are in fact cabbage trees imported from New Zealand in the 19th century.
www.apartmentsapart.com /Europe/UK/Torquay   (501 words)

  
 GENUKI/Devon: Tormoham - Genealogy
Torquay, which was merely a small fishing hamlet at the close of the last century, is now a large and handsome town, comprising with its western suburbs of Tor and Upton, about 9000 inhabitants.
Peskett: "TORQUAY was originally a hamlet by the quay, but development from the late 18th century (the population of this parish increased over thirteen-fold between 1801 and 1851) has resulted in the town of Torquay embracing the whole parish of Tormohun and extending into the neighbouring parishes of St Marychurch and Cockington."
Torquay's World War II Dead, mainly taken from additions to the Torquay WWI memorial, and on the St Marychurch World War I Memorial.
genuki.cs.ncl.ac.uk /DEV/Tormoham   (2372 words)

  
 Torquay
Torquay, the official start of the Great Ocean Road and a very popular coastal town has quiet, protected beaches popular with families and plenty of restaurants and cafes to keep you satisfied.
Torquay is undoubtedly Australia's surfing capital and the official start of the Great Ocean Road.
Torquay is located 95 kilometres south west of Melbourne.
www.greatoceanrd.org.au /surfcoast/town.asp?townid=32   (148 words)

  
 Torquay Hotels England for quality Hotels in Torquay
Torquay hotels for short breaks, weekend breaks or business trips - let us help you find a great deal by selecting from our range of quality hotels in Torquay at affordable rates.
The Belgrave Hotel sits on Torquay's seafront in the heart of the English Riviera, surrounded by the beautiful gardens of Torre Abbey and Rock Walk and only minutes walk from the harbour, town centre and the...
The Grand Hotel is situated on Torquay seafront and combines excellent facilities with the caring service normally associated with smaller establishments.
www.torquay-hotels-england.co.uk /index.html   (600 words)

  
 Torquay, Hotels: Terrific Cheap Torquay Hotels.
The Palms Hotel Torquay is a child friendly hotel, and children 12 and under are charged at reduced rates.
The ideal base for touring, Acorn Lodge is a non-smoking, warm and friendly family-run guest house, a short distance from the Beach, Shopping,Torquay railway station and the English Riviera Centre.
Torquay's blue flag award beaches are but a short walk away, and for the energetic, the South-West Coast Path is a great place to walk and take in the scenery.
www.room4u.org.uk /hotels/torquay/index.asp   (1120 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet England: Full-time Report - Torquay v Lincoln City
Torquay held on for a battling 0-0 draw against Lincoln despite being reduced to 10 men.
Despite the lack of goals it was an action-packed affair, with Torquay hitting the post twice and Lincoln once.
Torquay had to play a man short after winger Tony Bedeau was sent off for an untidy foul on Lincoln's Simon Weaver in the 19th minute.
www.soccernet.com /england/2002/20020928/reports/50926_full.html   (228 words)

  
 Torquay, Victoria - Travelmate
Torquay, just 22km south of Victoria’s second city Geelong, is the eastern gateway to the Great Ocean Road, with spectacular oceanside drives west to Anglesea and the scenic gems of Victoria’s magnificent southern coast.
Many of Australia's leading surfing companies are based in Torquay and you'll be sure to pick up a bargain at their outlets in town.
Torquay is also a popular fishing spot, with good surf fishing from Fishermans Beach.
www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Places.asp?TownName=Torquay_\_VIC   (582 words)

  
 Torquay : Introduction | Frommers.com
The resort of Torquay -- the birthplace of mystery writer Agatha Christie -- opens onto 35 km (22 miles) of rocky coastline with 18 poor to fair beaches set against a backdrop of the red cliffs of Devon, with many sheltered pebbly coves.
At night, concerts, theatrical productions from London's West End, often corny British vaudeville shows, and old-fashioned ballroom dancing keep the vacationers and many honeymooners entertained.
Because of its easy commute from London, Brighton attracts a lot of tawdry "London-by-the-Sea" crowds, whereas Torquay, as a destination unto itself, draws a well-heeled clientele seeking a more tranquil seaside holiday.
www.frommers.com /destinations/torquay/0457010001.html   (227 words)

  
 Torquay Cornwall
A town of many villages: Many parts of Torquay used to be villages in their own right and still possess a charm and character all of their own.
Maidencombe was, and still is, a quiet picturesque village in the northern part of Torquay.
It has only been a part of Torquay since 1935, prior to that it was part of Stokeinteignhead parish.
www.devon-information.co.uk /towns.asp?Town=Torquay   (323 words)

  
 Torquay
her career as supermodel Torquay and came to live in Wymsey after the outrageous affair of the blindfolded Member of Parliament in Berkeley Square.
When asked about the Berkeley Square Affair Julia remarked that she found it very hard to talk about, "mainly because that is a period of ones life for which one have virtually no recall, mainly due to the pills and other stuff one has to do these days in order to be a supermodel.
Torquay and Back by Julia St. Carlton Es Pernier will be published on March 20th by Wirborg, Stanton, Fallow and Wollup price £18.99.
www.wymsey.co.uk /wymsey/people/torquay.htm   (326 words)

  
 Gulls MAD - Torquay 3 Darlington 1
With the score at 1-1 Stuart Whitehead was dismissed for a professional foul when he appeared to pull down Torquay striker Martin Gritton.
Darlington boss Mick Tait was furious about that incident and a free-kick which Mr Danson had given against his defender Simon Betts which produced Torquay's equaliser in the 22nd minute.
Irish striker Barry Conlon had volleyed Darlington in front in the 18th minute, but the free-kick against Betts four minutes later gave Gritton the chance to equalise with the faintest of touches.
www.torquayunited-mad.co.uk /news/loadrprt.asp?cid=MTCH&id=85627   (286 words)

  
 Gulls MAD - Torquay United 2 Boston United 0
Leading scorer David Graham hit his 15th goal of the season to set in-form Torquay United on the way to a comfortable victory.
It was Torquay's seventh win in eighth games, their third in eight days without conceding a goal and it moves them up to fourth place in the third division promotion race.
Graham hit the outside of the post early in the second half as Torquay dominated possession and territory.
www.torquayunited-mad.co.uk /news/loadrprt.asp?cid=MTCH&id=145111   (319 words)

  
 Torquay Fair Home page
The GA is the national trade body for the UK gift and home industry.
The Torquay Fair provides a head start for around 500 companies to show their ranges to around 6 thousand trade buyers who represent 4,000 businesses.
Buyers can be first in the queue for new products, order last minute items for Valentine's Day, guarantee delivery for Mother's Day and preview and order the latest items for Summer.
www.torquayfair.co.uk   (333 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.