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Torquay: Area, History and Background

Riding are well acquainted with the United Kingdom, its cities and towns.

Below is some historic, cultural and background information about the area of Torquay in the United Kingdom.

• Torquay is a town in the unitary authority area of Torbay and ceremonial county of Devon, England.
• It lies 16 miles (26 km) miles south of Exeter along the A380 on the north of Torbay.
• Torquay is 38 miles (61 km) north-east of Plymouth and adjoins the neighbouring town of Paignton on the west of the bay.
• It’s population of 63,998 during the 2001 UK Census made it the third largest settlement in Devon.
• Torquay's economy was initially based upon fishing and agriculture as in the case of Brixham across Torbay.
• It was the home of the writer Agatha Christie, who lived most of her life there.
• Torquay contains an "Agatha Christie Mile", a tour with plaques, dedicated to her life and work.
• Its name originates in it being the quay of the ancient village of Torre.
• Torquay is connected to the UK motorway network by the A380, which traces the outskirts of the town.
• It is also the home of Beverage Brands, the owners of the popular and controversial alcoholic brand, WKD.
• Torquay has two commercial local radio stations.
• It has a long history of holding sailing events and regattas.