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Hidden Plymouth

Plymouth has a deep and hidden history, this publication introduces some of the interesting parts of the city via a series of running routes.

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Jun 6, 2018

Route 3. Discovering Robert Falcon Scott.

Robert Falcon Scott ‘Scott of the Antarctic’ is one of Plymouth’s most famous sons. He was a British Royal Navy officer and explorer who led two expeditions to the Antarctic. The Discovery Expedition was his first and he set a new southern record by…

Route 2. Millbay Mini.

I’m slightly overwhelmed by how well Route 1 has been received I have had some lovely feedback and suggestions for…

Hidden Plymouth

Plymouth has a wealth of history few other cities share. The large natural harbour of Plymouth Sound made it the perfect location for the Royal Navy at the height of the British Empire, indeed today Devonport dockyard is still the largest naval base in Western Europe.