I was born in Torquay, and spent much of my early life here. Returning, after 40-odd years away earning a living, I've been shocked by how much it has deteriorated. This video really brings it home! Thank you so much for reminding me of what a wonderful place it used to be.....
I was born in Torquay,it was a great place in the 70s and 80s,but now it’s a dump,no investment,ran down buildings,drunks and drugs everywhere,corrupt council,it’s such a shame.
Lovely compilation, thank you. So sad that some of the old building no longer exist. I was born in Torquay and worked at the West of England newspaper office in the early 70s.
thanks for so may memories recalled been going since the early 50s mam dad two grans and number one slightly older cousin every street every bit of the harbour brought so many memories thankyou from an old man with a long memory.
At 0:33 - has Fleet Street been renamed ”High Street”? If so, surely ”Fore Street” would be more Devonian? (It's a long time since I visited my home town, but it's good to see your old and new pictures!)
My Mum worked in the offices of South West Gas, retiring in the mid 1980's. Fleet Street used to be a bustling shopping area, and there was a brilliant fish and chip bar in Swan Street or George Street. All destroyed in the biggest White Elephant ever, grandly named Fleet Walk.
and Bendles print works. BTW, huge fan of the Steam Package Inn when we get back to Torbay for a nostalgic visit. Does a Dart Skipper get as far as Totnes? May get back in 2021 if travel not too much of a PITA.
Én hét éve élek itt, és sajnos az utóbbi néhány évben nagyon lepukkant (ha lehet így mondani) Szeretem ezt a várost és a régi képek alapján akkor még jobban szerettem volna. Izgalmas kihívás volt elkészíteni a videót, és örülök, hogy sokan szeretik :) Zoltán, azért gyere máskor is!
