THE ENGLISH RIVIERA

By Paul Hornsby

I lived here for a year during the mid 70’s. It’s a vibrant town that has been known as the Blackpool of the South. The Amusement arcades are still there with their promise of ‘get rich quick’. The cafe’s, pubs, fish and chip takeaways as well as a plethora of gift shops that sell anything and everything are still there too.

These images are some of many taken during an intensive day of street shooting in Paignton during the summer of 2019. Paignton is one of the towns that the English tourist board describe as The English Riviera, the term essentially includes the areas of Torbay (Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.)

The demographic includes seasonal workers, holiday makers, entertainers and of course the locals. The Main Street is always buzzing and full of fascinating characters. Even though it’s more than 40 years since I lived there, very little has changed. In fact it’s almost like going back in time.

Photographs copyright Paul Hornsby. Not to be reproduced or used without express permission of the photographer.