The History Press has sent us details of its forthcoming publication Torbay: Not A Guide To, by Anthony Poulton-Smith
From the flyer:
Not a GuideTo Torbay
Anthony Poulton-Smith
To be published 1st July 2012, £5.99 Paperback Original,
978-0-7524-6882-2
Breaking the mould of the traditional town guide
From the momentous to the truly outlandish, Not A Guide To: Torbay is a far cry from the traditional town guide. As an addition to a bold and exciting new series, this title brings together the past and the present to offer a fresh perspective on the history of Torbay. Containing a plethora of entertaining and quirky facts, this unique little book will surprise even those who think they know the area well.
Exploring Torbay’s Folklore, buildings and architecture, local dialects, blue plaques, historical timelines and even ‘A day in the life of the Bay’, Anthony Poulton-Smith delves deep into Torbay’s history to uncover a host of fascinating and fun-filled facts, many of which have never before been published. With over 100 photographs depicting life throughout the city, Not A Guide To: Torbay offers a contemporary slant on the ‘town guide’ that simply cannot be missed.
Did You Know?
* A hurricane on the 10th January 1866 led to the loss of at least 33 ships.
* Several Monty Python sketches were filmed here including the scene with King Arthur & The Black Knight in Occombe Woods.
* Isambard Kingdom Brunel is said to haunt the streets of St. Marychurch and Babbacombe.
* Brixham’s fishing fleet regularly lands more value than any other UK port outside of Scotland.
Anthony Poulton-Smith is the author of many local history titles and has written extensively for a variety of newspapers and magazines. He regards Devon as his second home and is lucky enough to spend two months of every year on the English Riviera.
For more information, see www.thehistorypress.co.uk
- RG
History Press: not a guide to Torbay
