Report - The Palace Hotel - Torquay (March 2020)

[Splorex]

Not into footie much but this did catch my eye, Torquay United at The Palace! Beauty!

 

[Splorex]

This is what happens when governments allow Johnny Foreigner to purchase British property. No interest in local amenities , history or heritage but just profit. The act of foreign investors should be curtailed like they are in Germany. It is disgusting to see this waste of a beautiful building and it is very offending to it being raised to the ground for greed.

Totally agree, there'll be nothing left at this rate...

 

[Splorex]

...and this one from about 3mins in, stunning dronage!

 

[Splorex]

This sign looked well classy when it was lit up at night, doubt Torquay Museum will rescue it though...

 

[Splorex]

...oh, and that lovely fountain, fed by its own little leat, also back in the day when the lawnmowers still worked!

 

[Splorex]

Update shamelessly stolen from 'Torquay in Pictures' FB group, looks like the ole gal is disappearing fast!

 

[Splorex]

Dorton demo? Why not Gilpin, keep it local, maybe they couldn't face the prospect of demo'ing Torquay's most iconic icon?

 

[scotty markfour]

Excellent write up n pics ! well done on this explore !

 

[Splorex]

Update, today's progress, obviously demo aren't on lockdown!

 

[Fluffy]

Holy shit... That's.. Fuck.. Insane.

It's nice to have a local source of info for up to date pictures - thanks @Splorex
Top work man. Keep us updated.

 

[Terminal Decline]

Bloody annoying they haven't put demolition on hold, they'll be nothing left when the lockdown is lifted!

 

[Splorex]

I think all they're doing is restoring it back to its 1942 glory!

 

[Splorex]

Think that they've just smashed through the room of a thousand Henrys!

 

[Splorex]

...and that was just one of the smaller rooms

 

[Splorex]

Just a thought, this is still there, it'll be gone by next week, so so sad