Pictures of Plymouth

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Smeaton's Tower on Plymouth Hoe (photo by Sheila Tarleton)

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According to the legend, Sir Francis Drake was playing bowls here, on the Plymouth Hoe, when he saw the approaching enemy ships. The future Vice Admiral didn't seem to be bothered by this and finished his game anyway. (photo by Derek Harper)

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Back in the 19th century, the construction of the Plymouth Breakwater took about 30 years. It is claimed to be one of the largest freestanding breakwaters in the world (photo by Mick Lobb) plymouth gin distillery
Plymouth is also the home of Plymouth Gin that is beloved by many for its smooth taste (photo by Glen Denny)

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The collision of the old and new in Plymouth (photo by Mick Lobb)

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A controversial building of the Arts Block of the Plymouth University (photo by Tony Atkin)