Plymouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
John Sparke House
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018
1. John Sparke House Marker
14 New Street
John Sparke of Plymouth
Sailed With John Hawkins
On His 1564 Voyage
To the West Indies
and was
The First Englishman To
Write Descriptions of Both
The Potato and Tobacco
Later He Settled in Plymouth
As a Merchant,
Building This Street
About 1584
and was
Mayor of Pymouth in 1592
Tamar Housing Society
Main Contractor
Cooper Construction 1989
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 50° 22.018′ N, 4° 8.129′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, England. Marker is at the intersection of New Street and Stokes Lane, on the right when traveling west on New Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plymouth, England PL1 2NE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pilgrims (within shouting distance of this marker); John Collier (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Departure of the ‘Tory’ (about 150 meters away); Pilgrims Point - The Mayflower Steps (about 150 meters away); 350th Anniversary of the Mayflower (about 150 meters away); Arrival of NC4 (about 150 meters away); The Tolpuddle Martyrs (about 150 meters away); Sailing of the Mayflower (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018
2. John Sparke House Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018
3. John Sparke House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
