Torquay - Quantitative / Qualitative Sources

Question 1

Insider Perspective - Born there, Chloe Hayward

Answer 1

“aren’t very well up-kept, usually either very rundown, dirty, or abandoned.
“attacked by youths.”

Question 2

Insider Perspective - Moved there from London, Kieran Sharp-Givens

Answer 2

“I loved growing up here.”
From London so a coastal area would seem like heaven to him. He constantly states London has no beaches.

Question 3

Outsider Perspective - Elderly Tourist, Marilyn

Answer 3

• Stayed in 4 and 5 star hotels with “michelin star and TV chef”.
• “Views from top were stupendous”
• “Jumped at the chance to visit England’s Riviera.”
• Most likely influenced by the media and stayed near the good parts of Torquay. MEDIA PLACE.

Question 4

Insider Perspective - Middle Aged Couple, Carlo and Georgina

Answer 4

“Planning to jump ship to Spain as quickly as they can.”
“There is no money here, old people have the money.”
They are near touristy areas and are thus suffering as they’re not caring for the locals.

Question 5

Poem by William Topaz Mcgonagall - Beautiful Torquay

Answer 5

“picturesque”
“And the sight will fill their hearts with delight.”
“Is a most beautiful and very dazzling sight.”
“most charming spot in all England.”

Question 6

British Railways Poster - Circa 1955

Answer 6

On the poster, it says “ Torquay, Queen of the English Riviera”
Colours used are bright and vibrant, showing a beautiful summers day.
This poster only shows the beauty of Torquay and not the rundown parts. It is a travel poster so it needs to encourage people to visit, not scare them away.

Question 7

Insider Perspective - Torbados by Lady V

Answer 7

A song.
“These streets will help you get knocked up.”
“There are sirens all around, and the streets ain’t clean.”
“Watch the fights get out of hand.”
“Someone’s sick tonight cause the vodka bull got spiked.”