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Ian Handford Torbay Civic Society

Chairman, Torbay Civic Society

Torbay Civic Society's pamphlet on Peter Cook

Plaque at Torquay birthplace of comedian Peter Cook

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The Singer family home, Oldway Mansion in Paignton (PR10526)

'The Father of Paignton' recognised by three blue plaques

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Barratt Homes funded the pamphlet that tells Eden Phillpotts' story.

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Wordsmith Eden was Agatha Christie's mentor

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Herbert Whitley, founder of Paignton Zoo

Herbert Whitley fulfilled earlier vision of a zoo when opening Paignton...

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Ella Rowcroft

Ella Rowcroft;'s Torquay home featured one of Britain's finest air-raid...

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The commemorative pamphlet - The Heroes of Provident BM 291

Honouring Captain Pillar and crew of fishing smack Provident

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Oscar Wilde,

Oscar Wilde's letter from Torquay was evidence that sent him to prison

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The Blue Plaque in Brixham

Heritage

Doctor destined to have a far from normal life

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Commander Philip Johns

Torbay man's double military record of distinction covering two wars

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Paignton Club.

People have no idea what this rather magnificent colonnaded building is...

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