DARTMOUTH AND THIS ENGLAND

Dartmouth is a historic town in South Devon, England. A tourist destination on the western banks of the River Dart, a long tidal ria navigable for the 12 miles to Totnes. It’s in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, (AONB). Dartmouth was of strategic importance as a deep water port in the days of Sailing Ships. From here the Crusaders departed in 1147 and 1190. Dartmouth has been a “home” for the Royal Navy from the reign of King Edward 3rd. The Royal Naval College where all Royal Navy Officers are trained is still here. To prevent attacks from the sea the estuary of the River Dart was closed every night by a great chain stretched between Dartmouth Castle and Kingswear Castle on the opposite bank - so it was during World War 2! In 1373 Chaucer visited in his “Canterbury Tales”. In 1620 The Pilgrim Fathers sailed in here to the town’s Bayard’s Cove en route to America - the rest is history! Dartmouth contains many medieval streetscapes and historic buildings. The Royal Castle Hotel 1639. The Cherub Pub 1380. Dartmouth featured in the defeat of the Spanish Armada. “Greenway” the home of Sir Francis Drake - in the 20th. Century became the home of Novelist Dame Agatha Christie.

[@robertlangley399]

Beautiful devon in beautiful West Country god smiled down and bless this beautiful part of England how lucky we are to live here

[@issamlogman]

It's beautiful town. I loved it. I have one of the most beautiful memory over there as I was graduated from Britannia Royal Naval College in 1994 as young naval officer. It has been many years like flash of light. I miss to visit it again.

[@dancingsquid6957]

What a brilliant in depth video, well done

[@rabbastern]

Danke, ein schönes Video ,!!!

[@LegoQueenLego]

Amazing

[@boxingcleverround2899]

Thanks for this very fine video and soundtrack, of a very fine town indeed...I will retire in Dartmouth when my time comes...

[@nickobeduffroyaltyfreemusi5817]

VERY GOOD............A WELL MADE VIDEO................THANK YOU..............