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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BRITAIN
 
  More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)

 
More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
Torquay

Resort in Devon, popular since the early 19C because of its beautiful sea views and the mild climate caused by the *Gulf Stream. There are ruins of Torre Abbey, founded in the 12C, and a house in the abbey grounds is now used as the art gallery. The town's museum has the finds from nearby *Kent's Cavern, one of the oldest inhabited sites in Britain. In 1968 Torquay was merged with two neighbouring towns to form the borough of Torbay (123,000 in 1991).
 








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