The British Empire and its effect on Plymouth


Smeaton Lighthouse


This was the third of the lighthouses. This painting is from 1773 and was painted by Francis Holman. It is therefore a painting of it in its early stages of operation.


Empire in Your Backyard: Plymouth Article


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