A Resort Destination On The English Riviera - Paignton
Paignton is in Devon along the coast. This spot is part of what is known as the English Riviera. This resort town originated as a small fishing village. It did not start to grow until the 1800s when it was joined to the railway and a new harbor was built. The main historic section has excellent examples of Victorian architecture.
The main section of the tourist sites is Paignton pier which is a pleasure pier. There is a grand pavilion at the seaward end and is home to many music halls, recitals, singing, dancing and was the opening site of the HMS Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan. At one point in time the pier was converted to a dock for the Pier and Steamship Company though in 1980 the entire pier was renovated and contain several connecting arcades.
A historic movie house it he Torbay Picture House which was a favorite of Agatha Christie. This is the oldest built purpose cinema found in Europe and because it is a listed Grade II building it cannot be changed extensively. The actual cinema closed down in 1999.
A historic spot to visit is the Torbay Picture House which stopped functioning as a cinema in 1999 but has not been changed due to its listing as a grade II building. Agatha Christie liked to come to the pictures here and it is the oldest purpose built cinema in Europe.
There are some great geological sites to visit and Broadsands beach has some very interesting reed beds. Saltern Cove is also a spot of scientific interest for geology as it contains different layers of slate, sandstone, limestone and breccias that can be seen in different layers.
Paignton contains a medieval stone house called Kirkham house. This house is thought to be form the 14th or 15th century and is known as the "Priest's House" so could have been linked to the church. The house has been completely restored which many period replication in place though you can still see the original oak beams and carvings.
The private residence of the founder of the Singer Sewing Machine, Isaac Merritt Singer, can be visited. Oldway Mansion has been completely rebuilt as one of his sons loved Versailles and rebuilt Oldway mansion to resemble this palace. The interior has grand staircases and several different bronze balusters. There are several original paintings and some famous reproductions as well as its own hall of mirrors.
The main section of the tourist sites is Paignton pier which is a pleasure pier. There is a grand pavilion at the seaward end and is home to many music halls, recitals, singing, dancing and was the opening site of the HMS Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan. At one point in time the pier was converted to a dock for the Pier and Steamship Company though in 1980 the entire pier was renovated and contain several connecting arcades.
A historic movie house it he Torbay Picture House which was a favorite of Agatha Christie. This is the oldest built purpose cinema found in Europe and because it is a listed Grade II building it cannot be changed extensively. The actual cinema closed down in 1999.
A historic spot to visit is the Torbay Picture House which stopped functioning as a cinema in 1999 but has not been changed due to its listing as a grade II building. Agatha Christie liked to come to the pictures here and it is the oldest purpose built cinema in Europe.
There are some great geological sites to visit and Broadsands beach has some very interesting reed beds. Saltern Cove is also a spot of scientific interest for geology as it contains different layers of slate, sandstone, limestone and breccias that can be seen in different layers.
Paignton contains a medieval stone house called Kirkham house. This house is thought to be form the 14th or 15th century and is known as the "Priest's House" so could have been linked to the church. The house has been completely restored which many period replication in place though you can still see the original oak beams and carvings.
The private residence of the founder of the Singer Sewing Machine, Isaac Merritt Singer, can be visited. Oldway Mansion has been completely rebuilt as one of his sons loved Versailles and rebuilt Oldway mansion to resemble this palace. The interior has grand staircases and several different bronze balusters. There are several original paintings and some famous reproductions as well as its own hall of mirrors.
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