Bygones

Bygones is a three-floor museum in St Marychurch, Torquay, displaying over 2000 genuine artifacts across multiple exhibits. The collection includes an authentic Victorian street with a blacksmith forge and sweetshop.

Founded in 1987 by the Cuming family, the museum originated from their collection of railway memorabilia and the acquisition of a 27-ton railway tank engine. This founding collection formed the core of the exhibitions.

The exhibition features detailed reconstructions of Victorian domestic spaces, including a nursery, kitchen, and parlor that showcase daily life from that period. Visitors can see how people lived, cooked, and spent their leisure time during that era.

The building includes an on-site cafe serving drinks, snacks, sandwiches, and homemade cakes, plus a shop offering traditional toys and war memorabilia. The facility is easy to navigate across its three floors with good access throughout.

Visitors can explore a reconstructed World War I trench and inspect a Boer War Christmas tin from 1900 that retains its original contents. These rare artifacts offer a direct glimpse into life during those historical conflicts.

Location: Torbay

Inception: 1987

Address: Fore St, St Marychurch, Torquay TQ1 4PR

Phone: 01803326108

Website: https://bygones.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 50.48156,-3.52168

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:24