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William Pilkington

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William Pilkington

Role on the lost expedition: Royal marine on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.

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William Pilkington

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John Franklin statue

{On the front of the plinth:} To the great arctic navigator and his brave co...

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Rear-Admiral Sir William Edward Parry, DCL, FRS

Rear-Admiral Sir William Edward Parry, DCL, FRS

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1 memorial
Thomas Darlington

Thomas Darlington

Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.

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Mayflower Compact

Mayflower Compact

The first governing document of Plymouth Colony. Written by the 'Separatists' who were passengers on the Mayflower. It was signed by forty-one members while the ship was anchored in what is now Pro...

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