A popular spot on the Devon coastline is the city of Plymouth. Plymouth is found to the south west of London and is located between two different rivers; the Plym and Tamar Rivers. Here is plenty of history and culture to explore in Plymouth and artifacts have been found that date back to the Bronze and Iron Age. It is known that Plymouth was an important trading port during the Iron Age. Throughout time the city became more fortified and two of the four towers can still be viewed at the royal Citadel and also on Mount Batten.
Plymouth was first known for their wool industry but eventually this declined and the maritime industry became prosperous. Plymouth was the starting point for the Pilgrims journey to the new world and was the departure point for Sir Francis Drake before he fought in the Spanish Armada.
Eventually the maritime industry declined as the cost of exporting form Plymouth became too great. The construction of the dockyards at Plymouth produced an affluent time due to shipbuilding as the dockyards produced much of the wealth in the 17th and 18th century. It was around the dockyards that much development occurred during this period.
Plymouth was important during the Second World War as the dockyards were converted to accommodate submarines and aircraft carries. Because of the military use they were also heavily bombed by the Germans. Once the war was over all of the military but the 42 Commando Royal Marines left Plymouth.
The geology around Plymouth is of particular interest and has been labeled an area of special scientific interest as you can find a mixture of granite, limestone and slate. A lot of the buildings in the city have been constructed using the local limestone. Plymouth also has a favorable weather to the rest of the country as it is milder but also wetter. These conditions make it perfect for growing more exotic plants.
Union Street is always a popular stop as there is plenty of history. This street is the spot for entertainment and a particular favorite of the military.
Each August Plymouth holds the British Firework Championships and many thousands of people crowd the waterfront to get a front row look at the fireworks. The world record was set in Plymouth in 2006 for the greatest amount of simultaneous fireworks. Plymouth is also home to the BBC South West regional television.
Plymouth was first known for their wool industry but eventually this declined and the maritime industry became prosperous. Plymouth was the starting point for the Pilgrims journey to the new world and was the departure point for Sir Francis Drake before he fought in the Spanish Armada.
Eventually the maritime industry declined as the cost of exporting form Plymouth became too great. The construction of the dockyards at Plymouth produced an affluent time due to shipbuilding as the dockyards produced much of the wealth in the 17th and 18th century. It was around the dockyards that much development occurred during this period.
Plymouth was important during the Second World War as the dockyards were converted to accommodate submarines and aircraft carries. Because of the military use they were also heavily bombed by the Germans. Once the war was over all of the military but the 42 Commando Royal Marines left Plymouth.
The geology around Plymouth is of particular interest and has been labeled an area of special scientific interest as you can find a mixture of granite, limestone and slate. A lot of the buildings in the city have been constructed using the local limestone. Plymouth also has a favorable weather to the rest of the country as it is milder but also wetter. These conditions make it perfect for growing more exotic plants.
Union Street is always a popular stop as there is plenty of history. This street is the spot for entertainment and a particular favorite of the military.
Each August Plymouth holds the British Firework Championships and many thousands of people crowd the waterfront to get a front row look at the fireworks. The world record was set in Plymouth in 2006 for the greatest amount of simultaneous fireworks. Plymouth is also home to the BBC South West regional television.
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