Clive Parker's Other Writings
Historical Notes from Clive
"I am from the famous seaport of Bristol in England. My main home is
in a small village called Pill (old English for a 'stream' or 'creek' where
it meets the sea or a river). Pill is famous for its pilots - known as hobblers -
who have guided ships up the river Avon to Bristol for over six centuries. Bristol
is actually about four miles inland from the sea, while Pill is right on the waters
edge and has a small harbour. I'll get you a picture of the harbour. [We are still waiting]
"Another note. John Cabot sailed from Bristol and discovered Newfoundland.
Several of the Pilgrim Fathers' ships sailed from Bristol and Pill. We have
a memorial stone donated by decendants of those who sailed on the ships from Pill, shipped from the US. About 400 decendants visited for the dedication of the stone a few
years ago. I'll get you a picture of the memorial
stone." [We are still waiting]
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