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Plymouth, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Plymouth_hoe_from_mountbatten_2.jpgAuthor: Adam Cuerden
Plymouth is a city on the coast of Devon in Southwest England. It is 310 km (190 miles) from London. It has a population of about 250,000.
The history of Plymouth goes back to the Bronze Age, when a settlement appeared there. It grew to become a trading post during the Roman Empire. It was at Plymouth that the Pilgrim Fathers sailed off in 1620 for the New World and established the Plymouth Colony (also called New Plymouth) in Massachusetts, United States.
Plymouth experiences a temperate climate. Compared to the rest of England, it is generally wetter and milder here. The annual mean temperature here is 11°C (52°F). The warmest month is July, when the termometer touches 20°C, while the coldest is January, when it dips to 3°C. Plymouth gets most of its rain in the autumn and early winter, due partly to the Atlantic depressions.
Saltram House, Plymouth: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Saltram_House_2008.jpgAuthor: Chilli Head
Going to Plymouth
Most people go to Plymouth by road. The main access route is the A38 dual carriageway, also known as the Deveon Expressway. It connects with the M5 motorway at Exeter.Going around Plymouth
Plymouth is just a small town with most places within walking distance.
Smeaton's Tower, Plymouth Hoe: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Smeatons_tower_-_Plymouth_Hoe.jpgAuthor: Herbythyme
Places of Interest in Plymouth
- Barbican: The oldest part of Plymouth with lots of art galleries, restaurants, shops and holiday homes.
- Hoe: The patch of greenery on which Sir Francis Drake finished his game of bowls prior to taking on the Spanish Armada in 1588.
- Mayflower Stone and Steps: The spot where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for the New World.
- National Maritime Aquarium: Britain's foremost aquarium with the deepest tank in Europe.
- Plymouth Mayflower Exhibition: Exhibit recalling the story of the Mayflower and the creation of the Plymouth harbour.
- Plymouth Theatre Royal: The largest provincial producing theatre in the United Kingdom.
- Royal Citadel: Citadel built by King Charles II to guard the harbour in the 1660's.
- Saltram House: 18th century mansion with design elements by Robert Adams.
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