Plymouth Pages

Illustrated historical fact sheets about Plymouth.

Plymouth pages cost 30p each or buy any four for £1. Postage and packing is £1.

To order Plymouth pages: email: library@plymouth.gov.uk or telephone 01752 305903.

Plymouth Pages 1: John Foulston

The work of architect John Foulston (1772-1842), whose designs transformed Plymouth into a fashionable Regency town.

Plymouth Pages 2: Devonport Park

The history of Devonport Park during the Victorian era from its opening in 1858.

Plymouth Pages 3: Keyham

An account of the development and growth of Keyham both as a Royal Naval dockyard and community.

Plymouth Pages 4: Royal Albert Bridge

An insight into the inception, building and opening in 1859 of Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge across the Tamar river.

Plymouth Pages 5: Dame Agnes Weston

The work of Dame Agnes Weston (1840-1918), known as the Mother of the Navy and remembered for her efforts to improve conditions for sailors in the Royal Navy and their families.

Plymouth Pages 6: Devonport Hospital

The history of Devonport Hospital, which evolved from the Dock and Stonehouse Public Dispensary and dates from 1815.

Plymouth Pages 7: Devonport High School for Boys

The history of Devonport High School for Boys, dating from 1896.

Plymouth Pages 8: Stoke Damerel Church

The history of Stoke Damerel Church, the oldest church in the Plymouth area.

Plymouth Pages 9: Devonport Dockyard Railway

An account of the Dockyard Railway, which dates from the mid-nineteenth century.

Plymouth Pages 10: Devonport

A colourful description of Devonport town centre, particularly Fore Street, as it was before the Second World War.

Plymouth Pages 11: Union Street

The history of Union Street through the 19th and 20th centuries.

Plymouth Pages 12: Royal William Yard

The story of the Royal William Victualling Yard, from completion to the present day.

Plymouth Pages 13: Devil's Point

A description of Devil's Point, the headland on Stonehouse Peninsula nearest Cornwall, and its military significance.

Plymouth Pages 14: Millbay (1)

The history of the development of Millbay, from medieval times to 1800.

Plymouth Pages 15: Millbay (2)

The history of the development of Millbay, from 1800 to 1857.

Plymouth Pages 16: Millbay (3)

The history of the development of Millbay, from 1857 to 1914.

Plymouth Pages 17: Royal Naval Hospital

The story of the Royal Naval Hospital, from its inception in the mid-18th century to the late 20th century.

Plymouth Pages 18: Stonehouse Barracks

The history of the Royal Marine Barracks in Stonehouse, from the late 18th century and throughout the 19th century.

Plymouth Pages 19: Henry Winstanley and the first Eddystone Lighthouse

The work of Henry Winstanley and the building of the first Eddystone Lighthouse.

Plymouth Pages 20: John Rudyerd’s Tower

An account of the building of John Rudyerd's tower.

Plymouth Pages 21: John Smeaton’s Eddystone Lighthouse

The story of John Smeaton's Eddystone Lighthouse.

Plymouth Pages 22: James Douglass and the fourth Eddystone Lighthouse

The story of James Douglass and the building of the fourth Eddystone Lighthouse.

Plymouth Pages 23: John Hawkin

The story of John Hawkins. Commemorating Abolition 200.

Plymouth Pages 24: Francis Drake

The story of Francis Drake. Commemorating Abolition 200.

Plymouth Pages 25: Olaudah Equiano/Gustavus Vassa

The story of Olaudah Equiano/Gustavus Vassa. Commemorating Abolition 200.

Plymouth pages 26: Thomas Clarkson

The story of Thomas Clarkson. Commemorating Abolition 200.

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