Plymouth

We spent today in Plymouth, which traces its history back to Saxon times. It lies between the River Ply and the Tamar River. Its name means the 'mouth of the Ply'. The Tamar River is the border between Devon and Cornwall.

Plymouth has been an important port for shipping since the Elizabethan times. The Spanish Armada were defeated by the English led by Sir Francis Drake in the waters off Plymouth in 1588.

Any convicts or emigrants leaving England for Australia sailed from Plymouth.

The Mayflower sailed from Plymouth in 1620 for America. 30 million Americans can trace their lineage back to the 130 Mayflower pilgrims.

Plymouth has been a naval base since the Elizabethan times and remains so with HMS Devenport their nuclear submarine base.

We went on a cruise around Plymouth Harbour, which was terrific.Читать далее