Just WHO were the Pilgrim Fathers anyway?, page

That wasn't intended in a sarcastic way. I would like to know what you know of them, being from the UK they didnt really go to much into American History if at all. Briefly touched upon egyptians, greek empire and roman empire - the rest was English History. Anyway, i grew up in a town where the Pilgrims departed. There is a granit memorial in the park opposite the church and a Bluestone which is currently situated in a pub carpark. The Memorial was even on our school emblem and something in latin to (school moto). I know that they sailed from that town in the Mayflower and that they went to America but that about it. Sorry if that sound ignorant but i really dont know too much and thought you could shed your version of what happened there. This is the best link i could find on the town, there's probably others but i couldn't find anything.

www.qype.co.uk...
www.historynet.com...







I couldn't find anything on the bluestone in the car park except for a brief mention on a website that said it is Blue Gneiss rock that arrived in the last iceage and is millions of years old - guess its not connected to the Pilgrims then,ha,ha. Anyway i would love to hear things from another perspectice








[edit on 5-1-2009 by MCoG1980]

I'm not feeling too optermistic - this thread is now officially an epic failure and now belongs to this thread:

www.belowtopsecret.com...

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www.southwark.gov.uk...

Just try google or better yet read a good history book.

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More links for the pilgrim fathers in America.

www.britannia.com...

www.probertencyclopaedia.com...

It's ironic that they escaped to live a life free from religious persecution only to turn out religious bigots themselves.

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Thankyou, not a total failure ;o) Thankyou for the links.
These names are all street names in the town i grew up: Bradford, Brewster, Cushman, Standish, and Carver.
I do feel that the orginal intentions are still yet to be realised. I cannot agree with the biggot remark as it is gereralizing people, but i do see where you come from. The think is with the UK, you can change the rulers, but you do not change the people. I think british people are loyal to their country and its people and not to their rulers, i would like to say the same with America but i the impression that America needs to feel guided by their leaders or inspired even. In my opinion, the goverment is there to represent the public, and protect the intrests of the country and its citizens. If there is somethhing the Majority of the general public feel strongly about then our voice is usually heard.

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