MY LAST DAY in ENGLAND
Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City, is one of Europe’s most vibrant
waterfront cities. Located by a stunning waterfront and harbour
The Barbican and Sutton Harbour is one of Plymouth’s
most popular places to visit, with quaint cobbled streets, a picturesque
harbour and a wealth of independent shops, galleries, bars, cafes and
restaurants along the water’s edge creating a metropolitan feel.
It’s also home to the Elizabethan House as well as the Mayflower Steps
where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail on their voyage to the New World in
1620.
Plymouth Hoe is where Sir Francis Drake is renowned to
have played his last game of bowls before his sailing voyage to engage
with the Spanish Armada. Also home to the iconic Smeaton’s Tower,
Tinside Lido, Royal Citadel and the city’s war memorials the Hoe a large
open-space and jaw-dropping views.
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Hoe War Memorials
There are many war memorials on the Hoe, the most
impressive being the First and Second World War Naval
Memorial. The original WWI obelisk has identical
counterparts in Portsmouth and Chatham, although
Sir Edward Maufe’s WWII extension, while similar to
the Portsmouth memorial, accommodates the natural
slope. Other Hoe memorials commemorate the
Spanish Armada, the Boer War, the Soldiers of the First
World War, the Royal Marines and the Airmen of the
Second World War.
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| The Citadel is still an operational military establishment |
Take a trip to the Royal William Yard, which was designed by Victorian architect Sir John Rennie and constructed between 1825 and 1831.
The Yard is considered to be one of the most important groups of
historic military buildings in Britain; it is also the
largest collection of Grade 1 listed military buildings in Europe.
The Merchants House
A historic building tucked away down one of the city's oldest streets -
the Merchant's House is Plymouth's finest surviving example of a
16th/17th century residence. During the 17th century it was home to
three Plymouth mayors including privateer William Parker, a friend of
Sir Francis Drake.
Climb the winding stairs and you will find the Merchant's House packed
with Plymouth's history, a variety of old curiosities and everyday
items.
Highlights include a 17th century Trelawney mantelpiece, genuine gold
painted 19th century shop front signs, a huge doll's house that dates
from the 1870s, a ducking stool, local truncheons and manacles, a
Victorian school room and a Blitz-themed room.
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| Plymouth Guildhall |
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St. Andrew's Church |
The Prysten House
The Prysten House is one of Plymouth’s finest early buildings, dating
from the year 1500, this historic courtyard house has within it a number
of American plaques. It is also partially occupied by a fine
restaurant.
The Prysten House’s north garden door (facing St. Andrew’s Church) is today known as the “Door of Unity” (so named on 30th May 1930). Alongside it is mounted a most interesting American tombstone, dating from the maritime warfare of 1812-14 between Great Britain and President Madison’s USA.
The Prysten House’s north garden door (facing St. Andrew’s Church) is today known as the “Door of Unity” (so named on 30th May 1930). Alongside it is mounted a most interesting American tombstone, dating from the maritime warfare of 1812-14 between Great Britain and President Madison’s USA.
A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have
been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to
grow. – William Shakespeare
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