Plaque

The Sailing of the Mayflower

Erection date: 25/11/2004

Inscription

Sailing of the Mayflower.
In 1620 the Mayflower sailed from Rotherhithe on the first stage of its epic voyage to America. In command was Captain Christopher Jones of Rotherhithe.
London Borough of Southwark - Voted by the People

Site: St Mary the Virgin Rotherhithe (4 memorials)

SE16, St Marychurch Street, St Mary the Virgin Church

The Christopher Jones statue is on the left of the picture, and Prince Lee Boo's tomb in the centre (next to the rather incongruous children's climbing frame).

Our information comes from St Marys Rotherhithe's website.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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The Sailing of the Mayflower

The ship that carried pilgrims from Britain to the New World. There were 102 ...

Christopher Jones

Sailor. Born Harwich, Essex (His birth year is approximate). He moved to Roth...

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Southwark Council

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Christopher Jones statue

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Prince Lee Boo's tomb

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