A traditional english pub surrounded by cobbled streets, the outside decked jetty and cosy candlelit restaurant have stunning river views. You can put together your own london historic pub crawl using the map linked to below. A recent addition to the pub is the descendants book. Profoundly readable history of the mayflower and the pilgrims plymouth colony. What us visitor could fail to be fascinated by a london pub with links to the pilgrim fathers vessel. Today im at the mayflower pub, a great little gem on the waterfront in the town of rotherhithe, london. American singersongwriter and artist, jeffery lewis, summarises the history with this wonderful song and comic book illustrations. The mayflower where londons history happened in the pub. These booklets are made available while new information is being researched. As a southwark resident, youd think i might have already heard it all. For a more traditional history of the pilgrims and plymouth, see the two widelyavailable books below, namely nathaniel philbricks mayflower and nick bunkers making haste from babylon.
Top ten books great books books to read my books the mayflower best history books family history best biographies national book award. In july 1620, the mayflower ship took on board 65 passengers from its london home port of rotherhithe on the river canada mayflower. Silver books and mfip please contact sylvie carlson, sales manager in the sales office in plymouth. This is a list of the passengers on board the mayflower during its transatlantic voyage of september 6 november 9, 1620, the majority of them becoming the settlers of plymouth colony in massachusetts. The mayflower rotherhithe pub home oldest pub on the. One of our members had the opportunity to sign their mayflower book, and identify. Commemorate the 400th anniversary of the mayflower voyage on a learning adventure in london and plymouth that both delves into the pilgrims brave journey and explores modern culture. As an important additional element of the historic partnership between the two organizations, nehgs will also undertake indexing of content published in the first fifty years of the mayflower quarterlya journal of pilgrim history and genealogy in colonial new england. On the 16th of september 1620, the mayflower sailed from plymouth with 120 passengers. In july 1620, the mayflower ship took on board 65 passengers from its london homeport of rotherhithe on the river thames. The mayflower is yet another of those blackbeamed, flowerfestooned, olde worlde pubs by the thames that are almost impossible for the passerby to resist. In september 1620, a merchant ship called the mayflower set sail from plymouth, a port on the southern coast of england. Gsmd mayflower shop choose from our many books that feature pilgrim history, genealogy, literature, and arts.
The mayflower pub overlooks the spot where the ship remained until setting sail for plymouth, england during the first part of its trip. Reprints of books written by the pilgrims and others in early plymouth. Reference books and genealogies related to the pilgrims and. Mayflower families through five generations series, pub. Normally, the mayflowers cargo was wine and dry goods, but on this trip. The mayflower pub stands on the site of the shippe pub that dates back to around 1550. My wife and i visited our son in canada water, london, uk. For those who know their american history well, the mayflower had a key role in the early formation of the us government. It is located in inverie, which is so isolated in the scottish highlands that no roads connect the village to the rest of the country. Fantastic vibe and atmosphere, with the most magnificent view on the thames.
The mission of the massachusetts society of mayflower descendants is to gather together to honor and perpetuate the memory of our mayflower ancestors and the ideals of american freedoms and democracy, which have evolved from the mayflower compact signed by the pilgrim fathers when they reached cape cod shores in november, 1620. The angel pub sits in splendid isolation in front of the remains of edward iiis mansion on the thames path at the western edge of rotherhithe and has a history going back to at least the 17th century though it is likely that in one incarnation or the other, it dates back to medieval times. Nehgs to digitize the fifth generation of mayflower. A statue of christopher jones, master and captain of the mayflower ship is situated in the grounds of st marys church in rotherhithe. There are several visible memorials to this history along with blue plaque, an engraved tablet and a modern memorial to mayflowers master at st marys church, and a modern sculpture commemorating the event on the thames path. Anyone visiting who claims direct descent from one of the pilgrim fathers is welcome to sign. Massachusetts society of mayflower descendants research. It is close to where the mayflower ship was fitted out for the long transatlantic voyage. Captain jones later returned to london on the mayflower, arriving at the home port of rotherhithe on 6th may 1621. A pub has stood on the site since time immemorial, and.
The london pub overlooks where the mayflower was moored before setting sail for the new world. The pub was rebuilt as the spread eagle and crown in 1780 and renamed as the mayflower in 1957. The mayflower left rotherhithe to meet the speedwell in 1620. Mayflower connections in london rotherhithe and more. The mayflower pilgrims london rotherhithe and borough in. This beautifully illustrated book takes readers through the doors of 25 historically and architecturally significant london pubs.
Rotherhithe in southwark has a number of wellknown links to the mayflower. Partnership to include digital indexing of mayflower quarterly. Visiting some of the attractions which can be found by walking eastwards from london bridge along the south bank of the thames path to rotherhithe. It is believed by many that the mayflower docked at the pub, in order to avoid taxes, and left from there to pick up more pilgrims in plymouth. In southampton, they met the socalled strangers, nonpilgrims, who primarily set out on the mayflower. Popular, scholarly and contemporary histories about the pilgrims and plymouth colony. Mayflower was an english ship that transported the first english puritans, known today as the pilgrims, from plymouth, england to the new world in 1620. Part three of our travels to learn more about the story of the mayflower and the separatists who travel to america in 1620 is based in my own part of london. The mayflower descendants book is available upon request to those who can prove a family connection to the.
Of the passengers, 37 were members of a separatist puritan congregation in leiden, holland also known as brownists who were seeking religious freedom in the new world. The mayflower rotherhithe pub home oldest pub on the thames, se16 4nf. Eat and drink your way around five great pubs and hear the stories of their speckled past. However, the place is a charming venue, with some excellent ales, and a great history. History shows that their captain, christopher jones, lived in rotherhithe parish. There are many great pubs in london, but im going to make the bold statement that the mayflower pub in rotherhithe is possibly the greatest. He mayflower steps mark the final uk departure point of the pilgrim fathers the band of settlers who founded new englands first permanent mayflower mayflower pub sign. Mayflower stock photos download 3,959 royalty free photos. There were 102 passengers, and the crew is estimated to have been about 30, but the exact number is unknown. London the shard, brunel museum, and the mayflower pub. The 10 best restaurants near the mayflower pub, london. Assuming i can muster up the required network connectivity, i do plan to. Normally, the mayflower s cargo was wine and dry goods, but on this trip. Readers wishing a better general understanding on the passengers, culture, time, history, and genealogy should consult any of the following in print books.
The thames path has no shortage of decent stopoffs, and this rotherhithe mainstay packs in the history like no other. Newsblog mayflower passenger list pilgrim history mayflower genealogy. This little spot is about a 30minute walk from the tower of london, and well. Jones, along with many crew members lived in rotherhithe, and is buried at st marys church. If you really want to delve into the history of london s drinking spots and hear the tales that have fuelled the pubs over the centuries, id recommend booking onto this pub crawl, which takes you to some of the oldest pubs in london featured in this guide. An updated and expanded edition of the bestselling great pubs of london, this book features new pictures and additional pubs. Peter haydons fascinating history about londons relationship with drink is a worthy introduction and he selects some great and quirky pubs, as well as some old favourites that. The mayflower pub is a hidden gem in the heart of rotherhithe, london. Mayflower is currently in development as a limited series on fx.
Books and articles massachusetts society of mayflower. Statue of captain christopher jones, southwark, london. In 1620, this ship set sail from the docks at rotherhithe. Little did they know that their journey would go on to become a seminal moment in the history of that nation.
John howland of the mayflower volume 1 through desire 2 is permanently out of print. The mayflower and the pilgrims new world by nathaniel. Discover iconic places on the mayflower trail including walks to the mayflower steps in plymouth and the famous mayflower pub on the cobbled streets of london find out about the mayflowers history as you explore its voyage detailed maps of the walking tours and routes through the mayflower destinations. Restaurants near the mayflower pub, london on tripadvisor. For centuries the pub has been an essential part of londons cultural and social fabric. The ship has become a cultural icon in the history of the united states. Gsmd makes them available in softcover so that the information can be available to genealogists while further research is underway. While exploring this beautiful area, we came across the mayflower pub, situated on the thames. This is a great little pub guide and one of the best ive seen for london. One of the oldest watering holes in london, rich in history and culture. You can spot the original 1620 mooring point of the pilgrim fathers mayflower ship, warm yourself by the open fire and.