Summary
PLYMOUTH in the rain. In the gloom of early morning, the lights of two ferries - one bound for Roscoff and the other for Santander - shine like a galaxy of stars. A pair of gannets walk, with self conscious dignity, over the pedestrian crossing that leads to the Hoe, the hill separating city from sea, and begin to eat their breakfast from a waste basket.
Two men, walking with their dogs, say brief good mornings to each other and hurry on their way. It is not the weather to stop and talk.See the full content of this document
Extract
The Sound of a Fine Seafaring Tradition
Visibility across Plymouth Sound is about 100 yards.
The Hoe is said to be the site of the most famous bowling match in our island's history. Once upon a time, a picture of Sir Francis Drake, stooping to finish his g...See the full content of this document
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