Barbican in Plymouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

James Cook

Discoverer and Navigator • 1728-1779

Photographed by Josh Pletcher, April 5, 2023

1. James Cook Marker

Inscription. Captain Royal Navy and leader of three great voyages of discovery which charted unknown land in the South Seas and Pacific. On each voyage he set out from Plymouth. He dined in a house on this site with Cookworthy before embarking on his first voyage in 1768.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1768.

Location. 50° 22.1′ N, 4° 8.296′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, England. It is in Barbican. It is on Notte Street, on the left when traveling east. On left side of facade of Arribas Mexican Restaurant. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 56-58 Notte Street, Plymouth, England PL1 2AG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Cookworthy

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(a few steps from this marker); John Collier (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); John Sparke House (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Prince Christian Victor Memorial (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Anchor from H.M.S. Ark Royal (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Twinning of Plymouth and Donostia-San Sebastian (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Pilgrims (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Norrington's Water Fountain (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2025, by Josh Pletcher of Wellington, Colorado. This page has been viewed 32 times since then and 10 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 22, 2025, by Josh Pletcher of Wellington, Colorado. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.