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Agatha Christie She Watched... around the World Teresa Peschel is the author of Agatha Christie, She Watched: one woman's plot to watch 201 Agatha Christie movies without murdering the director, screenwriter, cast or her husband. For this talk she will be discussing the various international film adaptations from around the world and comparing…
Agatha Christie's Doctors Join Raye Green, the author of Agatha Christie's Doctors, as she investigates the many doctors, nurses and medics in Agatha Christie's stories. There are around 184 doctors in her novels and they are variously depicted as healers, sleuths, victims, suspects or even murderers. After all, when there…
Agatha Christie was born in Torquay and there's a famous International Agatha Christie Festival every year. You can also walk the Agatha Christie mile and discover some of the murder scenes described in her novels and see many of the places where the Queen of Crime visited as a local. You can also take the picturesque steam train to Kingswear and jump aboard a riverboat up the Dart to visit her magnificent riverside residence at Greenway (now National Trust).
Agatha Christie Bust - in 1990 a bronze statue to commemorate the Agatha Christie Centenary Year was unveiled by the author's daughter, Rosalind Hicks on Palk Street. Dutch sculptor, Carol Van Den Boom-Cairns was commissioned to create the handcrafted bust in her likeness, the only dedicated memorial anywhere in the world.
Royal Torbay Yacht Club - set up initially as the Torbay and South Devon Club in 1863, becoming the Torquay Yacht Club in 1875, a warrant was obtained from Queen Victoria to become the Royal Torquay Yacht Club. Agatha's father Frederick Miller was a prominent member here. Visitors are still welcome today.
Beacon Cove - this delightful hideaway is a short walking distance from Torquay harbourside and opposite the Royal Torbay Yacht Club on Beacon Terrace. It was here that Agatha used to swim regularly, once known as Ladies Bathing Cove.
Imperial Hotel - this elegant Victorian four-star hotel featured in several of Agatha's novels: Peril at End House, The Body in the Library and Sleeping Murder. Perched elegantly on the cliffside with Peaked Tor Cove nestled behind it, from the hotel there are wonderful views across the Bay. Opened in 1866, the hotel has hosted many important guests including Emperor Napoleon III of France, Prince Albert and The Beatles. Agatha attended many social functions at the hotel in her youth.
The Strand - this popular harbourside shopping promenade is mentioned in several of Agatha's novels.
Torquay Museum - Home to the UK's only dedicated Agatha Christie Gallery, you'll find lots of props used in the ITV adaptations of Agatha Christie's Poirot, including Poirot's desk, furniture and fireplace from his London Art Deco apartment and his iconic walking stick, one of Miss Marple's outfits and some of the author's personal effects and first edition novels. Agatha's father was a member of Torquay Natural History Society, later to become Torquay Museum.
To find out more about Torquay's most famous resident visit the Agatha Christie blog and Top 10 Agatha Christie things to do on the English Riviera.
Agatha Christie Bust Torquay, Torquay Agatha Christie was born in Torquay in 1890 and the English Riviera celebrated her centenary in 1990 with the creation of a hand-crafted bronze bust in her likeness.
The best way for amateur sleuths to unravel the mystery of Agatha Christie's life in Torquay, is to follow what is known as the ‘Agatha Christie Mile.' Launched in Christie's centenary year, the ‘Agatha Christie Mile' was first created with the assistance of the author's daughter, Rosalind Hicks. Along the ‘Agatha Christie Mile' there are seven special Agatha Christie plaques for you to discover.
As well as the plaques, there are plenty of additional locations that are special to Agatha Christie, which have been included in the Mile.
Corbyn Sands/Corbyn Head
Corbyn Sands is one of Torquay's closest beaches, and lies just south of Torre Abbey…
Corbyn Sands is one of Torquay's closest beaches, and lies just south of Torre Abbey Sands. It's a sand and shingle beach with a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere, but still with the convenience of being close to the busy town of Torquay.
Greenway Ferry & Pleasure Cruises offer a wide range of family trips - Visit Agatha…
Paignton Train Station is just one stop away and from there you can transfer onto the Dartmouth Steam Railway, to travel to Dartmouth (via Kingswear). From here, a ferry operates to Christie's former holiday home Greenway, now managed by the National Trust and where the Boathouse was the inspiration for her writing Dead Man's Folly. Poirot made this very same train journey to Churston in the book The ABC Murders.
A wander along Torquay's seafront will take you alongside Torquay Marina and through the…
Princess Pier - A favourite spot of Agatha's for roller-skating with her friends during her youth, and built in the same year she was born. Take a waterfront stroll along Torquay's palm-lined promenade to the end of the pier to watch the world pass by in fishing boats, sightseeing cruises and jet skis.
Princess Gardens located on Torquay's seafront promenade, features in the crime novel, The ABC Murders. With beautiful flowerbeds, exotic palm trees and lawns, the coastal views are stunning. The nearby Royal Terrace Gardens, known locally at Rock Walk with subtropical Mediterranean plants and an illuminated staircase offers an elevated and unrivalled vantage point to enjoy the entire bay.
Torquay, Torquay The pier, built in 1890, is the perfect place to stop and gaze out to sea, or to enjoy watching the constant comings and goings in the adjacent marina.
Russell Kane is back on tour, and his brand new show, HyperActive, heads to Torquay in September 2024.
Whirlwind, FitBit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author Russell Kane is out on the road again, setting it on fire with his unique recipe…
Torre Abbey is Torbay's most historic building, an ancient scheduled monument dating back to 1196 set within 18 acres of garden and parkland.
The Abbey's story began with the arrival of an abbot and six canons at Torre, they had been sent from Welbeck Abbey in Nottinghamshire following the gift of land from the Lord of the Manor of Torre, William Brewer. Rich fertile land, proximity to the sea and stone from a nearby headland provided the founding medieval Premonstratensian Monks with all the resources they needed to establish Torre Abbey.
Today the Abbey is a real hive of activity where world class exhibitions are shown side-by-side with creative work from local emerging talents. You can learn about the early years and the Georgian Cary Family who resided in the Abbey for hundreds of years. The fascinating Cary Family invited Horatio Nelson for a dinner party, this is recreated in the Dining Room.
With over 600 incredible works of art from the 18th century to the presen day, our 800 years of history gallery explores local history, heritage and stories through interactive displays, talking portraits and videos, which really makes the Abbey a truly unique place to visit.
Agatha Christie Mile, Torquay Drift back into the style and opulence of the Jazz Age as you retrace the steps of the world's best-selling author along Torquay's seafront.
Torre Abbey, Torquay Set within 18 acres of parkland and gardens with spectacular views of the sea, Torre Abbey is the perfect romantic celebration to hold your wedding celebration.
Torre Abbey Cafe, Torquay Our Café is moving! Due to our Restoration Project our Café will be relocated to our wonderful Spanish Barn for the summer months. ️ From Tuesday 13th June you will be able to enjoy our usual drinks and light bites whilst experiencing the atmospheric barn. We know this move…
Torre Abbey Meadows, Torquay Abbey Meadows and Gardens is situated on Torquay Seafront. The meadow is a large open space used by all for events and picnics. The park itself is host to a range of activities, such as tennis and crazy golf; it also houses the Italian Gardens with its attractive pond with fountain and water rock…
Do not touch! is the warning for all visitors to the Potent Plants Garden at Torre Abbey.
Abbey Meadows and Gardens is situated on Torquay Seafront. The meadow is a large open…