The Plymouth Barbican is full of history. From the Pilgrim Fathers who set sail aboard the Mayflower Ship in 1620 from the Mayflower Steps, the famous Plymouth Gin Distillery, to famous Artists like Robert Lenkiewicz and much, much more.
You can read more about the historical past of the Plymouth Barbican, over on the Plymouth Heritage Tours Website – Plymouth Barbican Walks… And see below for historical photos from the past.
A good place to visit for all things history related is Chris Robinson’s shop located on the Barbican. Chris is one of Plymouths top historian and more details about him and the history of Plymouth can be found on his website www.chrisrobinson.co.uk.
Historic Images of the Plymouth Barbican – South West Image Bank
Archive images kindly supplied by Plymouth Barbican Association South West Image Bank. If you would like copies of these images please contact the South West Image Bank.
Images above from the 1880s vs 2011. The building in the far right in the 1880s image is the brown building to the right in the 2011 photo. The Mayflower Tourist information centre is build upon were the other two buildings once stood. Also note the quayside, which has been widened over the years.
Historic Images of the Plymouth Barbican – Derek Tait
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Please could you tell me the names of past landlords of the Admiral Macbride public house early 1900s
my great Aunt or her husband was landlords but all i know her first name which was Polly
thank you for your time Barbara I live locally
Hi Barbara for the Admiral MacBride I have:
Licensees
1798 Patrick Shea
1804 John Salter
1823 William Taylor
1830 John Putt
1864 William Phipps
1880 W.E. Stevens
1898 John Wall
1921 Edward Chalker
1933 Jessie Pearce
1936 John Higgins
1938 George Bellamy
1941 Hugh Stowell
1942 Francis Stephens
1945 Charles Baker
1950 Bertie Bowler
1960 Howard Newnham
1968 Marjorie Paz
1973 David Cuer
1976 Laurence Carroll
1980 Robert Kenwrick
1983 Nigel Waite
1984 Philip Robertson
1985 Kenneth Whitham
1987 Brian Penny
1988 Michael Neale
With Nigel and Scott Ledger taking on the pub around 2005
Hello, im trying to help a friend with their family tree and was looking for information on Rosina Tolcher, Claudia Jean Stanbury and Albert Stanbury. All having alot to-do with the Barbican over many years and also owning properties and fishing Trawlers in the area. Any information to help with the journey is appreciated.
Hi Jamie,
Best person to speak to is Chris Robinson, especially if they owned property in the area. Chris may have records relating to this. He is in his shop on most Wednesdays or you can contact him via http://www.chrisrobinson.co.uk. Hope this helps and good luck with the family tree
Good Afternoon Jamie,
I knew Jean and Bert very well and you are indeed correct, Jean owned many properties and also businesses in Devon and Cornwall. Some being in property development. If i have a think i might be able to remember some of the names. My memory is not what it used to be but i’m sure if you send me an email with what information you seek, i can tell you what i know.
My email: mrball1944@hotmail.com
Thank you Terry for the reply