Welcome to the Torbay Discovery Trail App! Use this App and trail to discover about important people from Torquay and the places in town they are linked with. Explore in person and/or via Google Street View to help you get the most out of your experience. By answering questions carefully, you will unlock the next location on the map!
You can return to use the trail many times but remember to make a note of the following URL to access your trail in the future: https://www.southwestheritagetrails.org.uk/trail/torbaytrail/yvbz9v7f/
Geologist and Archaeologist
My name is William Pengelly and I am very interested in the past. I explored the caves at Kent's Cavern and wrote a lot about science.
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Tennis player and TV personality
Sue Barker was a world-famous tennis player. She presents Wimbledon on TV. She practiced her tennis here.
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'The man they couldn't hang'
I was found guilty of murder and they tried to hang me. They tried 3 times, but it didn't work, so instead I was kept in prison.
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Second World War Spy
I was a spy for Britain and France during the Second World War. My job was to send secret messages and help to stop the Nazis.
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Naturalist
I love science! It is my favourite subject. I especially love fish and butterflies, I even invented the word Aquarium.
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Champion boxer and American icon
I am a champion boxer and the best paid person in sport. I was also in the army during the Second World War
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She has been described as the best-selling author of all time
Shhh! I am Agatha Christie and I need you to be quiet! I am writing one of my famous books and I need to concentrate.
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Emperor of Ethiopia and Rastafarian messiah
I am a famous Emperor of Ethiopia in Africa. I am very important and powerful man and I even knew the Queen!
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Catholic priest and evolutionary biologist
Do you know what this might be? My name is John McEnery and I investigated Kent's Cavern. I found lots of things people hadn't seen before.
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A man of many parts
My name is Charles Kingsley, but you can call me Sir. I have written lots of books, but I also used to be a teacher to a Prince. He became the King!
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'The man who built Britain'
My name is Isambard Kingdom Brunel. I am a very famous Victorian, I'm sure you recognise me! I love designing and building things, when I became rich I designed this house.
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Author of The Jungle Book
Have you ever seen a tiger? I have! I grew up in India and love writing stories and poems. I've even written some about animals. Do you think there are any Tigers here?
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