Treasure from Plymouth’s history discovered under reservoir
The lifebuoy is believed to be original and could date back as far as 1930 Plymouth Live…
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Striking forts exposed after years hidden beneath undergrowth
Grenville Battery and other handsome, hulking hunks are feeling the love. They’re looking all the better for it Plymouth Live…
Plymouth park was once full of elephants, giraffes and penguins
The iconic zoo welcomed people of all ages from 1962 to 1978 Plymouth Live…
Devon and Cornwall’s first black police officer joined in 1967
Pc Paul Sooben joined the force in 1967 and was an instant hit with colleagues and locals Plymouth Live…
Raw footage of life at Plymouth’s first Chinese shop
The archive footage captures a rather unusual first for the city Plymouth Live…
How a seaside town became a fighting capital
The Cosmopolitan Gymnasium in Devonport was one of the most storied venues in Britain. In its heyday, Plymouth probably had a top class boxer in each weight class Plymouth Live…
An underwater house and lost treasures deep down in the Sound
Plymouth Sound’s waters are steeped in history and boast many secrets and shipwrecks that many don’t know about Plymouth Live…
Clairvoyant says Drake’s Island has never really been deserted
A clairvoyant was invited to the landmark Plymouth island after reports of some spooky goings-on Plymouth Live…