Articles featured in the Torbay Weekly newsletter. Written by press officer, Lesley Drew
2026
How the First World War left its mark on Paignton (July 2026)
From seaside escape to holiday hotspot (April 2026)
Isambard Kingdom Brunel: The man who brought the Railway, and a pudding riot to Paignton (March 2026)
Historic Paignton archives grow with new donations (March 2026)
A Look at Paignton’s Childhood Memories (February 2026)
Famous Paignton street had royal connections (February 2026)
The forgotten Saxon story behind Paignton’s name, people and past (January 2026)
2025
When Paignton’s holiday camps were the heart of the seaside (December 2025)
When Royals came to the Bay (November 2025)
Paignton’s hotel history (November 2025)
The history of beloved at-risk monastery (October 2025)
Should Torbay bring back trams? (September 2025)
The death of the department store (August 2025)
The secret history of Paignton Harbour (August 2025)
The Lost Buildings of Paignton (July 2025)
A history of changes to Paignton seafront (June 2025)
Iron Age relics unearthed in Paignton excavation (May 2025)
The career of a Torbay policeman (April 2025)
The changing face of Palace Avenue (March 2025)
Famous Paignton street had royal connections (February 2025)
How Paignton’s Victoria Park was transformed (January 2025)
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Other Interesting Articles, written by committee members.
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