How a single port city helped launch England's first Golden Age
In short: Explore the complex legacy of Plymouth, the historic port that drove England's rise to global power through overseas trade and the exploits of figures like Francis Drake.
In this episode, Alice Loxton examines the dual nature of Plymouth's history. The city served as a vital hub for wealthy merchants and the beginnings of empire, yet this era of expansion was marked by both triumphs and darker realities. The documentary traces the connection between the port's maritime activity, the Spanish Armada, and the transformation of Elizabethan England into a global force.
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