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Torbay is a town on the outskirts of St. John's in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador,Canada. The towns population is quickly growing according to the 2006 census the population rose from 5,474 in 2001 to 6,281 up 14.7%. In 2008 the population sits at 7,115 The name Torbay comes from an area of the same name in Devonshire, England and was first mapped in 1615 by John Mason. The word is, of course well known, being the old Anglo-Saxon "Tor" which means a tower, and in a secondary way, a tall cone-like mountain, presenting some appearance of a tower.

Both places are geographically similar with wide-open bays that face in a generally northeasterly direction. An extract from Bishop Field's Journal states, "indeed there seems to be a little colony of Devon folk in Torbay." The community of Torbay experienced three French Campaigns the first of which occurred in December 1696. These invasions contributed to the eventual construction of the Torbay Battery in 1781, which was manned by 25 troops from the 71st Regiment and Royal Artillery. The ordinance was eventually withdrawn in 1795. The census of 1677 indicated the Cole and Corum families as residing in "Tarr-Bay" Newfoundland. The following year the Field Family joined them. By 1794 the population of Torbay was included many of the surnames now associated with Torbay and totaled 108 English Settlers and 99 Irish Settlers. The Way office was established in 1891.

FLYTECARS
Off to #Dover tomorrow. Passengers off on a cruise. 3 seater available from heathrow around 3pm to #Devon #Exeter #Torbay

Today, 19:20
Gaz_Torquay
@Torbay_Council Lovely flags on Torquay seafront! Many thanks for what you have done. We need a Torquay-eye now :-)

Today, 19:13
ToxicTorbay
No Tent, No school. #torbay #prestonprimary #toxicdust #tourism #keepourkidssafe http://t.co/fmGrXCAv

Today, 19:04
Blytheski
@torbaybuses New torbay quide availible in bus station. So are the new devon books.

Today, 18:57
NTC123
RT @Torbay_Council: RT @lt787: Nice to see #Torbay in the spirit for the #Jubilee #2012 http://t.co/M3ve8z7g

Today, 18:42
alfiejackson92
what's going on tonight torbay?

Today, 18:38
OceanMINI
Please be aware as of the 1st June the new contact number for @OceanMINI in #Torbay is 01803 666666.

Today, 18:29
BlogApprentice
RT @apprenticeSDC: SDC have apprenticeship vacancies with employers available in Torbay and South Hams. Details on NAVMS or call us.

Today, 18:27
assemblystudios
RT @CreativeTorbay: #Zombies: Walking, Eating and Performance a one day symposium #twilight http://t.co/fBT53zrX

Today, 18:18
myUKbreak
Self-catering holiday apartments on the Devon Coastal Path overlooking Torbay and Meadfoot Beach http://t.co/eEh3brMN #cornwall #ukholiday

Today, 18:16
torbaydogwarden
Another lovely day in #torbay - hope you have all been able to enjoy some of the sunshine !

Today, 18:15
torbaytowns
RT @RedBallUK: We're on the countdown ...Kurt Pershke arrives in UK tomorrow before Sat's launch in Torbay...http://www.redballuk.co.uk/theuktour/torbay/

Today, 18:11
Ocean_BMW
@joshmandreza yes this is the updated number for the @Ocean_BMW #Torbay dealership - plus the UK dialing code.

Today, 17:52
TorbayLibDems
If in doubt what you can recycle, visit http://t.co/vXmOcBCU or call @Torbay_Council customer services on 01803 207900. #Torbay

Today, 17:45
cbplaydirty
still cant get over @Fearnecotton was in torbay #purebeauty

Today, 17:40

Torbay Museum
Located in Torbay, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
The Town of Torbay, in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, is located just 15 minutes from downtown St. John's. Torbay is home to the most startling features, with a landscape that combines a rocky shoreline with rolling hills and meadows. Nestled...
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