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: localstudies@plymouth.gov.uk or telephone 01752 305909.
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.
[Back to top]
