Torquay Directory

Year Entry Category
2014   Boughton, Frederick George (former policeman) (TD 27/08/2014 p. 2)
Police officer who arrested John Lee dies
Obituaries
2010   Great Western Railway (TD 31/10/2010)
Opening of newly doubled Torquay to Paignton line
Railways
1989   Torbay Regatta (TD 17/07/1989 p.6)
1889 - after long lapse, Regatta revived, subscriptions sought
Events
1981   Taylor, S.S., W.J. (TD 05/10/1981 p5, col 4)
Wreck of Torquay steam trader
Ships
1957   Adams, James (TD 25/07/1957)
Torquay burglar who became known as the "second Charles Peace"
Criminals
1949   Cockington Forge (TD 12/10/1949 p. 9)
Leased to Mr. J. Segelman. Article also gives brief description
Historic buildings
1949   Trecarn Hotel (TD 09/03/1949 p. 1)
Receives full alcohol licence
Hotels
1949   Hockings, John (zoo keeper) (TD 05/01/1949 p. 6)
Recovering after mauling by bear
People
1949   Paignton Zoo (TD 05/01/1949 p. 6)
Keeper recovering after mauling by bear
Zoological gardens
1948   Hield, Herbert Adamson (TD 24/03/1948)
Receives Freedom of Borough; illustrated article
Freemen
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