Southwark in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Sailing of the Mayflower
Sailing of the Mayflower
In 1620 the Mayflower sailed from
Rotherhithe on the first stage of
its epic voyage to America
In command was Captain
Christopher Jones
of Rotherhithe
voted by the People
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1620.
Location. 51° 30.08′ N, 0° 3.249′ W. Marker is in Southwark, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of St Mary Church Street and Tunnel Road, on the left when traveling east on St Mary Church Street. Located on the Tower of St Mary the Virgin Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Southwark, England SE16 4NJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. This Tower (here, next to this marker); St Mary Rotherhithe (within shouting distance of this marker); Sands Film Studio (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mayflower (within shouting distance of this marker); Brunel’s Engine House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Boiler House (about 90 meters away); Cast Steel Segments (about 210 meters away); Marine Police (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwark.
Also see . . . Mayflower on Wikipedia. (Submitted on January 8, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 8, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.