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PILGRIM FATHERS 400 YEARS ON
MAYFLOWER, setting sail to America with the Pilgrim Fathers on board, writes John Putt. “Most people assume they left from Plymouth which eventually they did. However, they were moored in Dartmouth for 8 days for repairs. Howeve, the story started in Nottinghamshire where the ‘seperatives’ wanted a new beginning and went to Holland to find their new
life.They sailed from Harwich and this town is organising a complete replication of the Mayflower for the celebration. Holland did not suit these extremists and they returned and decided America was the place to be. They purchased the two ships, the Mayflower and the Speedwell, which was past its ‘sell by date’ and set off in early 1620 to America from Southampton. The Speedwell leaked badly en-route and they put in to Dartmouth for repairs.We think the repairs were sabotaged by the crew but eventually the two ships sailed from Bayards Cove to America. The plaque is on the wall. En-route the Speedweel leaked so badly they had to put in to Plymouth and the Mayflower alone set sail to America from the Barbican in Plymouth and the rest is history.
A ugust 20th 1620, saw the departure from Bayards Cove in Dartmouth, two ships, the SPEEDWELL and the
GET READY FOR REGATTA ROCK 2014
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f there wasn’t enough fun and things to do at the Dartmouth Regatta, then the ‘Regatta Rock’ concert will this year see the internationally renowned Queen tribute band Majesty headline this epic one night concert. Support groups include Indie Patrol, one of the most exciting
young indie rock bands on the live circuit; Station Road, a fantastic duo playing chart favourites ranging from Rihanna to the Lumineers; and The Dominos, an incredibly popular live band delivering rock, soul, swing, Motown and chart toppers. Taking place in The Marque (Coronation Park, Dartmouth) on Wednesday 27th
August, the evening kicks off from
7.30pm, running through to 1.30am. In addition to a bar, which will remain open all night, food will be available with a grand hog roast. Tickets cost just £25 (exclusive of food and drink) and are available to book online at
www.royalcastle.
co.uk/events. Over 18s only. The finale to the evening takes place when Majesty, one of
the world’s leading tribute bands to Queen takes over, bringing the crowd to its feet at 11.30pm through to 1pm. Having performed around the globe including Kayl Town Festival in Luxemburg and the 125th
anniversary party for Mercedes Benz “In order to celebrate the 400 year anniversary in 2020, a
working party has been put together and we shall be working hard to make it a ‘town celebration’ along with support and co-operation from Plymouth, Harwich and Southampton. “We hope to have the replica of the Mayflower moored
at Bayards Cove whist the whole trip is re-enacted and the working party will be looking at ways to make the event a memorable occasion in as many ways as possible. We hope this will encourage the town to think positively about the promotion of the town and the business possibilities.” More information can be gotten from John Putt at the Museum. John’s email is
troughie@hotmail.co.uk or telephone the Museum 01803 832923
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www.bythedart.co.uk - for everything & anything about Dartmouth
in Germany, they know how to bring the evening to a climax. Known for their electrifying performances, concert goers are set for an amazing finish to the evening. Just 1,000 tickets are available for this fantastic one night concert and with tickets expected to sell out fast, concert goers are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.
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