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Mayflower Steps (Plymouth)

Description: Plymouth / Devon / England / The steps where the Pilgrim Fathers finally left England aboard the Mayflower, before ... more

Mayflower Steps (Plymouth) ... crossing the Atlantic Ocean to settle in North America on 6 September 1620.

Newest Review: ... They are the very steps which the Pilgrim Fathers left England from in 1620. The "Mayflower" has originally set sail from Southampton, however, due to bad weather conditions it had to come into Plymouth Harbour, and that is where the name of the steps come from. This stop over in Plymouth marked an important time for the Pilgrim Fathers, as they had to carry out important essential ... more

... work before they set out on their journey across the Atlantic Ocean to North America. Plymouth sees alot of visitors from America that are particularly excited about visiting here, and this is why they are so interested. From the Mayflower Steps,...more

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Mayflower Steps (Plymouth): Mayflower Steps - Plymouth (273 words)
by - written on 23/11/08 (Very useful, 81 readings)
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Situated on the Barbican in Plymouth, the Mayflower Steps are both historical and interesting. They are stooped with historical background that will intrigue you, and make you feel really interested in Plymouth as a whole. What are the Mayflower Steps? Well, the Mayflower Steps are really famous, and a landmark in Plymouth. They are the very steps which the Pilgrim Fathers left England from in 1620. The "Mayflower" has originally set sail from Southampton, however, due to bad weather conditions it had to come into Plymouth Harbour, and that is where the name of the steps come from. This stop over in Plymouth marked an important time for ... Read the complete review

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