Plymouth is a port city in South West England. It is situated on the south coast of Devon, 311 kilometers (193 miles) southwest of London. It is home to a large facility, HMNB Devonport. (His Majesty’s Naval Base Devonport).
During the Bronze Age, there was a settlement called Mount Batten on a peninsula in Plymouth Sound. The settlement was a fishing as well as a tin trading port into the Early Medieval era. A Saxon settlement called Sutton and later renamed Plymouth was established. Sutton had a natural harbour and free access to the Atlantic and surpassed Mount Batten in short order.
Strategically, the location of Plymouth was a huge asset. In 1620, America’s pilgrims departed from Plymouth in order to establish a second English colony in America. For the duration of the Industrial Revolution, Plymouth enjoyed growing as a major player among the mercantile shipping industry, bringing both passengers and imports.
The adjacent Plymouth Dock, later named Devonport, was eventually merged, along with East Stonehouse, into one entity called the “Three Towns” during World War I.
During World War II, the Plymouth Blitz destroyed the city centre, which had to be rebuilt anew. The docks were, of course, targets, but so were two major shopping centres, the majority of the civic buildings and more than 3,700 houses which were totally destroyed. More than 1,000 civilians were killed during the Blitz. After the war, Sir Patrick Abercrombie published Plan for Plymouth, which addressed the rebuilding of Plymouth. The recommendations included removing the small number of pre-war buildings in the city centre, as well as prefabs and more than a thousand permanent council houses.
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Outlines the Episcopal church’s services and events. Includes a photo of the church, newsletters, adult education and ministries for children and young people.
http://www.christchurchplymouth.org/
Official information on the Plymouth’s departments including fire, health, recreation and recycling. Review the Town’s employment opportunities, download official forms and read Plymouth news.
http://www.plymouth-ma.gov/
Hotel located in Plymouth near popular attractions. Provides information about meeting rooms and business services. Also features toll free and online reservations.
http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-plymouth-massachusetts-MA013
Educates the public about the Pilgrims and establishment of America. Details the organization’s exhibits, educational programming, the online shop and membership forms.
http://www.plimoth.org/
Publishes Plymouth job postings and a calendar of events for members of the business organization. Chamber committees, event listings and information on the organization’s sponsors can be accessed.
http://www.plymouthchamber.com/
Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra
Orchestra offers performances of classical music, pops and other genres. There is a way to purchase tickets, recordings of performances, auditions and photos of recent concerts.
http://plymouthphil.org/
Learn about the middle schools, elementary schools and public high schools located in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Information on the district’s athletics activities, school committees and employment opportunities.
http://www.plymouth.k12.ma.us/
Tourist information on the Plymouth’s beaches, parks, attractions and accommodations. Learn about golf courses, beaches, parks and restaurants in Pittsfield.
http://www.visit-plymouth.com/
