The British Empire and its effect on Plymouth


Mayflower Leaving Plymouth


This picture shows an artist's representation of the Mayflower leaving Plymouth. You can see Drake's Island in the background which was called St. Nicholas' Island at the time. The Mayflower colonists did not originate in Plymouth but were very impressed with the Puritan beliefs held by many in the port and so vowed to carry the name to the New World.


Empire in Your Backyard: Plymouth Article


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by Stephen Luscombe