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| England > Plymouth |
The community is at the mouth of the River Plym.
Former and merged names include:
· Sutton
Many famous sailing expeditions began in Plymouth. Sir Frances Drake, Charles Darwin and Captain Cook all sailed from this port.
A historic marker notes the departure of the Mayflower, carrying Pilgrims to America, from here in 1620. The city was heavily bombed by the German Luftwaffe in World War II.
Local ferries provide service to Roscoff, France and Santander, Spain.
Filming location for:
· 1997 movie, "Tomorrow Never Dies" · 1995 movie, "Sense and Sensibility"
Well-known residents have included:
· Arthur Conan Doyle, author · William Bligh, commander of the HMS Bounty · Richard Greene, actor · Donald Sinden, actor · Beryl Cook, painter
Annual events include:
· Funky Raw Festival - 22-27 August 2007 Dates often change. Check Plymouth web sites and events links in the sections below.
Nearby parks & recreation: Dartmoor National Park
Plymouth attractions: National Marine Aquarium
Sports teams:
· Plymouth Argyle (Football League Championship · Raiders (British Basketball League)
Historic sites and museums: Merchant's House Museum, Royal Citadel
Universities: University of Plymouth
Listed places in Plymouth: | Newspapers (2) | Also see listings below Sections below provide additional information and links about Plymouth travel and tourism, maps, recreation, government and transportation. | Plymouth Web sites | Plymouth City Council | Plymouth tourism Cemeteries | England cemeteries - message board | Communities | Communities near Plymouth | Events | Plymouth festival web sites: | Funky Raw Festival ePodunk festival listings Family history & family records | Devon message board | Birth, marriage and death records - nationwide BritishIslesGenWeb British phone books 1880-1984 Census records Genuki - England Genuki page for Devon GenWeb page for City of Plymouth Family Records Centre General Register Office - UK Immigration records Military records Parish & probate record search Probate record guide Wills - Search National Archives Government | Plymouth City Council | British Prime Minister UK government History | National Archives
| Maps Plymouth locator map. Use the navigation tools in the upper left to move the map center or to zoom in or out. You can also click and drag the map to move in any direction. Ordnance Survey of Great Britain | Newspapers | Newspapers in Plymouth include Plymouth Evening Herald, Western Morning News ... View newspapers | Daily newspapers in or near Plymouth | BBC Archives British Library Newspapers Search historic newspapers Obituaries | Check daily newspapers in or near Plymouth | Search obituaries Parishes | Parishes in Devon | Photos & post cards | Post cards of communities in England | Transit | Ferry schedules | Travel & tourism | Plymouth tourism | England tourism Map your route Weather | Current weather & 5-day forecasts
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