Monday 30 May 2011

The Mayflower Steps

On our trip to Plymouth we visited the Mayflower Steps, the symbolic starting point for so many emigrants from England over the centuries.


I found it very emotional to look at all the plaques on the walls commemorating so many historic voyages setting of from this location. 


[Other plaques are transcribed on http://www.mayflowersteps.co.uk/]


The original steps no longer exist, but the memory of all those explorers and desperate travellers who passed this way is maintained at this site.


John 

 A balcony was built above the steps original location in 2000. It was a good place to stop and think...
Gillian ( aka Me!)


Until next time
Gillian









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