The British Empire and its effect on Plymouth


Empress of India in Dry Docks


The primary purpose of Plymouth was to act as Dockyards to build, repair and refit ships for service. This 1890s photograph shows the Empress of India in Dry Docks undergoing repairs of some description.


Empire in Your Backyard: Plymouth Article


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