The Pilgrim’s Passage of 1620

At this time of year, it is traditional to cast our thoughts to the colonists who founded America. Although the story of pilgrims leaving Britain is well known it is sometimes difficult to imagine. However, in the county of Devon in the South West of England lies a beautiful small town called Dartmouth. Dartmouth nestles close to the open sea amongst the wooded green hills alongside the delightful River Dart. It remains a small but significant historic town of England and was an important trading port for nearly 900 years. In times gone by traders and sailors left Dartmouth to travel and explore the world.