Explore Plymouth History through historic photographs, forgotten stories, local landmarks, maritime heritage and fascinating moments from the city’s past.
Long before tourists lined the Barbican or naval ships filled the Sound for modern celebrations, Plymouth found itself at the centre of one of the…
Armada Way: The Plymouth street that tells the story of England’s greatest naval victory Armada Way has reopened with new landscaping, fresh public spaces and…
Tucked behind a row of Tudor merchant houses on one of Plymouth’s oldest streets lies a hidden gem that most people walk straight past, four…
The Remarkable Plymouth Cemetery That’s Quietly Preserving the City’s History Mention Ford Park Cemetery and many people immediately think of a place of remembrance. Spend…
For many people walking along Plymouth’s historic waterfront, the city’s medieval castle is something they’ve never seen, or at least, never realised they’ve seen. Today,…
A new chapter is about to begin for one of Plymouth’s most historic and recognisable buildings, with work due to start on the long-awaited regeneration…
Tucked away on North Hill is one of Plymouth’s most remarkable historic landmarks. Today, Drake‘s Place is a peaceful oasis where colourful fish glide through…
On one of the finest viewpoints in Britain, where cruise ships, Royal Navy vessels and fishing boats pass through the waters of Plymouth Sound, sits…
Standing on Plymouth Hoe today, Smeaton’s Tower looks as though it has always belonged there. A familiar silhouette above the city, it draws the eye…
High above the former Royal Naval Hospital at Millfields, a clock continues to mark the passing of time. Its hands still move steadily across the…
Standing on Union Street, the New Palace Theatre is one of the most remarkable and most overlooked buildings in Plymouth. Scarred by fire, shaped by…
There are few jobs left in Britain that would be instantly recognised by someone from two centuries ago. Yet when Danny Hodgson heads out across…
