Abbey Gardens and Tennis Courts, Torquay

Information

Title
Abbey Gardens and Tennis Courts, Torquay
Author or creator
Unknown
Record type
Ephemera
Original Reference
E/PC/MPG/1/T/5631
Date
7 Jun 1930
Scope & content
Coloured postcard showing a view in the Abbey Gardens, Torquay, with pond and flower beds. Ink: [personal message] [address in Redruth supplied]. Torre Abbey was founded in 1196; after the reformation, it was partially demolished and the remainder turned into a private house, until it was sold to the Council in 1930. The Council had already purchased part of the site in 1924 to develop as a municipal park, as Abbey Park
Extent
1 postcard
Physical description
9 (h) x 14 (w) cm. Photomechanical print
Is part of
Municipal Parks and Gardens postcard collection
Copyright
No known copyright restrictions
Credit Line
RHS Lindley Collections
Usage terms
Public Domain

Location