The Barbican, Plymouth [214 photos] in SX4854 :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

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The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican is the name given to the western and northern sides of the old harbour area (Sutton Harbour) of Plymouth. It was one of the few parts of the city to escape most of the destruction of The Blitz during the Second World War. Two or three streets still retain some of the architecture of an old fishing port.
The present Barbican district is generally regarded as being roughly equivalent to the location and size of the medieval walled town of Sutton. A barbican is a fortified gate, and here the name probably derives from the 'Castle Barbican' which was an entrance to the late medieval fortress that guarded access to the Cattewater, prior to the building of the Royal Citadel.
For centuries the Barbican was home to Plymouth's fish market (now relocated to the other side of the harbour) and is still home to many fishermen.
Today the Barbican is mostly pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants.

by N Chadwick

Created: Thu, 25 Jun 2015, Updated: Fri, 7 Jul 2023

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SX4854 : Plymouth Leviathan by N Chadwick

SX4854 : Two red phoneboxes in the Barbican area of Plymouth by Jaggery

SX4854 : Tuck Shop, The Barbican by N Chadwick

SX4853 : RAAF Memorial, The Barbican by N Chadwick

SX4854 : Platters, 12 The Barbican, Plymouth by Jaggery

SX4853 : Barbican Landing Stage by N Chadwick

SX4854 : Quayside, The Barbican by N Chadwick

SX4854 : Crown & Anchor in Plymouth by Jaggery

SX4853 : The Mayflower Steps by N Chadwick

SX4854 : Motorbikes parked in the Barbican, Plymouth by Jaggery

SX4854 : Edinburgh Woollen Mill by N Chadwick

SX4854 : Sutton Harbour & The Barbican by N Chadwick

SX4853 : Admiral MacBride in Plymouth by Jaggery

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