History Talk – 18 March 2022

English Colonisation of North America: Mayflower and a Whole Lot More – by Peter Atkinson

Plymouth Colony – replica

By 1750, Britain had 13 colonies (soon to become the USA) on the eastern seaboard between Georgia and Maine, and two in present-day Canada: Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.  We shall explore their origins and development, starting with the first small settlements: Jamestown, Virginia (1607) and Plymouth, Massachusetts (1620). 

The talk will be given in Javea Players Studio, Carrer del Cronista Figueras Pacheco 6, Javea.

Doors open 10.30am for a promtp start at 11am and finish at 12noon. Cost 1,50€ for room hire.

Contact Alli O’Brien history@u3ajavea.com for further information, otherwise just turn up!


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