Plymouth 1620: the place, the people, the evidence

Plymouth 1620: the place, the people, the evidence This page is for anyone interested in the places, people and evidence of Plymouth in 1620.

To commemorate 400 years since the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, we are supporting local communities to research, share and celebrate this era.

17/06/2026

Welcome new followers 😃
Come and meet Plymouth Archaeology Society - PAS on Saturday at The Gansey and Sardine Festival where we will have a table with a display of our 17th century finds from the rescue dig at Commercial Wharf ( by the Mayflower Steps) where the event is being held. Don't miss the parade at 10.30am. Main event 11am - 4pm
More info on the day's fun and activities on The Conscious Sisters page.

13/06/2026

An exciting event on Commercial Wharf, Plymouth! There will be an archaeology stand with finds from the 17th century rescue dig. All ties in with the fishing industry back then. For more info visit The Conscious Sisters page. Info in first comment

An exciting event on Commercial Wharf, Plymouth! There will be an archaeology stand with finds from the 17th century res...
12/06/2026

An exciting event on Commercial Wharf, Plymouth! There will be an archaeology stand with finds from the 17th century rescue dig. All ties in with the fishing industry back then. For more info visit The Conscious Sisters page

09/06/2026

Welcome to our new followers 😀

09/06/2026

SATURDAY JUNE 20TH 11am - 4pm
GANSEY GATHERING + SARDINE FESTIVAL.
Commercial Wharf
Lots of entertainment and family fun.
Plymouth Archaeology Society will have a table display of the 17th century finds from Commercial Wharf all tied in with the fishing industry and it's connections to Western Europe, the Mediterranean and New Foundland.
Come and see the star bead from Murano, the fabulous lion faces on stoneware from Germany; we have delftware, pottery from Montelupo as well as earthenware from Devon and Somerset, and much more. Every sherd tells a story!
See you there!

01/06/2026

Not 1620 but a bit of fun. This page is run by Plymouth Archaeology Society - PAS and here we are, riding in style, en-route to do Bracken pulling to protect ancient monuments on Dartmoor.

27/05/2026

Anyone interested in 17thC Plymouth do come and have a look at the finds

26/05/2026

Welcome new followers 🙂

From Commercial Wharf rescue dig
21/05/2026

From Commercial Wharf rescue dig

13/05/2026

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