Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Plymouth

A Saxon settlement called Tamarworth is mentioned in the 9th century. The Domesday Book of 1086 mentions a fishing village called Sudtone at the mouth of the River Plym. In 1211 the site is mentioned as a trading centre at Plym Mouth. Plymouth developed into a trading town, becoming a market town in 1254 and the first town in England to receive a royal charter from Parliament in 1439. During the Hundred Years' War, Edward of Woodstock, the 'Black Prince', set out from Plymouth in 1355 on his campaign to France. At that time, non-washable chain mail was in fashion. Today's fashion can be cleaned quickly and inexpensively right here.

A Saxon settlement called Tamarworth is mentioned in the 9th century. The Domesday Book of 1086 mentions a fishing village called Sudtone at the mouth of the River Plym. In 1211 the site is mentioned as a trading centre, Plym Mouth. Plymouth developed into a trading town, becoming a market town in 1254 and the first town in England to receive a royal charter from Parliament in 1439. During the Hundred Years' War, Edward of Woodstock, the "Black Prince", set out from Plymouth in 1355 on his campaign to France. During the war the town was raided and sacked by the French on a number of occasions. Plymouth was the starting point for numerous research and discovery voyages. and of course many medieval pilgrims set sail here on their way to Santiago de Compostella.

A Saxon settlement called Tamarworth is mentioned in the 9th century. The Domesday Book of 1086 mentions a fishing village called Sudtone at the mouth of the River Plym. In 1211 the site is mentioned as a trading centre, Plym Mouth. Plymouth developed into a trading town, becoming a market town in 1254 and the first town in England to receive a royal charter from Parliament in 1439. During the Hundred Years' War, Edward of Woodstock, the "Black Prince", set out from Plymouth in 1355 on his campaign to France. During the war the town was raided and sacked by the French on a number of occasions. Plymouth was the starting point for numerous research and discovery voyages, including 1577 for Francis Drake's circumnavigation of the world 1585 for the founding of the colony at Roanoke under Richard Grenville 1620 for the Mayflower's last English port on its way to North America 1768, 1772 and 1776 for James Cook's voyages 1831 for the Beagle's circumnavigation of the world with Charles Darwin on board 1914 for Ernest Shackleton's Endurance expedition

A Saxon settlement called Tamarworth is mentioned in the 9th century. The Domesday Book of 1086 mentions a fishing village called Sudtone at the mouth of the River Plym. In 1211 the site is mentioned as a trading centre, Plym Mouth. Plymouth developed into a trading town, becoming a market town in 1254 and the first town in England to receive a royal charter from Parliament in 1439. During the Hundred Years' War, Edward of Woodstock, the "Black Prince", set out from Plymouth in 1355 on his campaign to France. During the war the town was raided and sacked by the French on a number of occasions. A Saxon settlement called Tamarworth is mentioned in the 9th century. The Domesday Book of 1086 mentions a fishing village called Sudtone at the mouth of the River Plym. In 1211 the site is mentioned as a trading centre, Plym Mouth. Plymouth developed into a trading town, becoming a market town in 1254 and the first town in England to receive a royal charter from Parliament in 1439. During the Hundred Years' War, Edward of Woodstock, the "Black Prince", set out from Plymouth in 1355 on his campaign to France. During the war the town was raided and sacked by the French on a number of occasions. The church was founded around 1640. It was built in the Gothic style and consisted of a west tower with spire, a nave with north and south aisles, north and south porches and a chancel. On the nights of 21-22 March 1941, the church was completely burnt down by incendiary bombs during the Plymouth Blitz. When WW II ended, it was decided not to rebuild the church. In 1958, the church was dedicated as a memorial to the 1,200 civilians killed in air raids. The plaque reads: Built 1641, consecrated 1665, completed 1708. Named in honour of King Charles I. Ruined by enemy action, 21 March 1941. Partially restored 1957, by the City in co-operation with the Ministry of Works. The idea of restoration having been sponsored by the Old Plymouth Society, as a memorial to those citizens of Plymouth who were killed in air-raids on the city in the 1939-45 War. The massive building in the backdrop is the gigantic Drake Circus shopping centre.

A Saxon settlement called Tamarworth is mentioned in the 9th century. The Domesday Book of 1086 mentions a fishing village called Sudtone at the mouth of the River Plym. In 1211 the site is mentioned as a trading centre, Plym Mouth. Plymouth developed into a trading town, becoming a market town in 1254 and the first town in England to receive a royal charter from Parliament in 1439. During the Hundred Years' War, Edward of Woodstock, the "Black Prince", set out from Plymouth in 1355 on his campaign to France. During the war the town was raided and sacked by the French on a number of occasions. A Saxon settlement called Tamarworth is mentioned in the 9th century. The Domesday Book of 1086 mentions a fishing village called Sudtone at the mouth of the River Plym. In 1211 the site is mentioned as a trading centre, Plym Mouth. Plymouth developed into a trading town, becoming a market town in 1254 and the first town in England to receive a royal charter from Parliament in 1439. During the Hundred Years' War, Edward of Woodstock, the "Black Prince", set out from Plymouth in 1355 on his campaign to France. During the war the town was raided and sacked by the French on a number of occasions. The Black Friar’s building dates back to the early 1400s. The Black Friar`s Distillery, the producer of Plymouth Gin, was established here in 1793.