The British Empire and its effect on Plymouth


West Hoe Quarry


This picture shows the quarry and limekilns belonging to Thomas Gill in 1825. For many years, they provided limestone for the considerable building works going on in the three towns as they expanded after the Napoleonic Wars. It also provided jobs for unskilled and migrant workers.


Empire in Your Backyard: Plymouth Article


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