Torrington

• Sociability

  • Skilled glassblowers from Sweden
  • Closure of glove-making facilities
  • Charities
  • Community Hall
  • 6000 population
• Use and activities

  • Proximity to coast attracts tourists
  • Charity events e.g. May Fayre
  • Isolation retains character
  • Many local businesses
  • Plough Arts Centre
  • Rosemoor Garden
• Access and linkages

  • No motorways
  • Railway opened in 1872 but closed shortly after
  • Few buses each day
  • Closest airport 24 miles away
  • Closest train station 11 miles away
• Comfort and image


  • Many historic buildings
  • Number 1 Mill Street built in 1808
  • Crime rate 36 per 1000 people
  • Good air quality
  • Rosemoor garden
  • Heritage Museum
  • Good access to health services
• Strong identity

  • Community events e.g. May Fayre
  • Ageing population
  • Small population
  • Lack of access
  • Little international migration
  • Skilled glassblowers
  • Farming/agriculture
• Weak identity

  • TNCs e.g. Lidl
  • Migration of Syrian refugees
  • Manufacturing outsourced overseas