Friends of Ford Park Cemetery Email 01752 665442 Facebook The birth of the cemetery was a troubled one. A group of leading citizens had met as early as August 1842 for the purpose of forming a cemetery company for the towns of Plymouth, Devonport and Stonehouse. They were deeply concerned at the scandalous state ofContinue reading “The History of Ford Park Cemetery”
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Historic Houses
The Box The Box | Tavistock Place | Plymouth | Devon PL4 8AX 01752 304774 Email Facebook Twitter There are some wonderful historic houses in the Plymouth area where time often seems to have stood still. They’re all very different but all provide a glimpse into the history of the South West and its landowningContinue reading “Historic Houses”
Group Profile: Old Plymouth Society
Old Plymouth Society Email 01752 227992 Old Plymouth Society began in the 1930s to save some buildings on the Barbican from being demolished, the first being The Elizabethan House. After the war, many other important buildings were bought and to this day are managed by The Plymouth Barbican Trust. In 1992, the Society chose differentContinue reading “Group Profile: Old Plymouth Society”
The Eddystone in art
The Box The Box | Tavistock Place | Plymouth | Devon PL4 8AX 01752 304774 Email Facebook Twitter Four lighthouses have stood on the Eddystone Reef. You can find great descriptions of each of them on the Trinity House website. Here are some more insights inspired by two historic paintings. Eddystone Lighthouse Painting This oilContinue reading “The Eddystone in art”
10 Pirate Facts
How much do you really know about pirates? Here are some fascinating facts for you! 1. The idea of buried treasure is mostly a mythical one which is romantically portrayed in books such as Treasure Island. However, one pirate who was known for burying his treasure was Captain Kidd – it is believed he mayContinue reading “10 Pirate Facts”
Drake’s Charter
The Box The Box | Tavistock Place | Plymouth | Devon PL4 8AX 01752 304774 Email Facebook Twitter Here’s a fascinating document that relates to Sir Francis Drake’s ‘privateering’… This Elizabethan document from city’s historic collections is dated 1587. It’s a Royal Letters Patent (charter or deed) to Sir Francis Drake committing to him theContinue reading “Drake’s Charter”
Plymouth History Festival 