francis drake

Earliest known portrait of Francis Drake on display

Visitors to Sir Francis Drake’s former home Buckland Abbey in Devon can now see a newly identified portrait of the Elizabethan seafarer on public display for the first time.

The painting, believed to be the earliest likeness of Drake, will be on loan from a private collector, Dirk T. Griffin, for the next 12 months and will be hanging in the Drake Chamber at the National Trust’s...

Lunchtime Talk: Drake: Politics, Personality and Plymouth's First Citizen

Venue: 
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus
Event Date: 
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 14:00
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Historian, Sue Jackson gives a fascinating talk about our very own Sir Francis Drake, based on the two years of research she has undertaken discovering his Plymouth and seeing what’s left of it.

Admission is free but tickets must be booked in advance by calling 01752 304774 or collecting in person from the Museum's Welcome Desk. Any unreserved tickets will be available on the day. For the enjoyment of all attendees we will not admit latecomers if the gallery is full or very busy.

For more information and enquiries please call us on 01752 304774.

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