Day 2 : Tuesday, May 12th

TorquayTorquay is a sea-side town in the county of Devon. The town's economy was initially based upon fishing and agriculture, but in the early 19th century, the town began to develop into a fashionable seaside resort, initially frequented by members of the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars while the Royal Navy anchored in the bay and later by the crème de la crème of Victorian society as the town's fame spread. Renowned for its healthful climate, the town earned the nickname of the English Riviera and favourable comparisons to Montpellier.

Torquay was the home of the writer Agatha Christie, who lived most of her life there. The town contains an "Agatha Christie Mile", a tour with plaques dedicated to her life and work.

Here are photos… What are they? What is the link with Agatha Christie?

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Torquay guided tour.

What is the name of your guide?

What have you learnt today from the guided tour?

Torquay museum. Agatha Christie quiz.

The Agatha Christie Quiz - Torquay Museum

1. What was the name of her family home in Torquay?

2. What was the name of her brother and sister?

3. Where did Agatha take part in amateur dramatics?

4. On what days was the Torquay Regatta held?

5. Which author was a neighbour of Agatha’s family in Torquay?

6. Where did Agatha first meet Archie Christie?

7. What is the Christian name of Agatha’s daughter?

8. Name the place and department where Agatha trained from 1915.

9. a) When did the first tram arrive in Torquay?b) Which book was inspired by the arrival of the tram?

10. What was the title of Agatha’s first book to be published?

11. Name the detective couple in ‘Partners in Crime’.

12. Where does the third murder take place in the ‘ABC Murders’?

13. a) How many languages have Agatha’s books been translated into?b) How many countries have her books been published in?

Greenway House and Gardens

“The loveliest place in the world”

Walk around the house and gardens and try to answer the questions! You can ask people around you but be polite!!! Behave yourself in the house!

1) What kind of architecture is Greenway House?

2) When did Agatha buy the house?

3) Was it her main residence?

4) Who lived there after she died?

5) What is the name of the river alongside the house?

6) What name was Agatha called when in Greenway?

7) Two spaces are devoted to art in Greenway, which ones?

8) Have a look at the frieze in the library! What’s it like?

9) Where can you relax by the river?

10) What is there in the Peach House today?

11) How many books are to be found in the house?

12) Which room do you like best? Why?