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 Plymouth Colony - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The patent of Plymouth Colony was surrendered by Bradford to the freemen in 1640, minus a small reserve of three tracts of land.
Plymouth was the first and most well known of the settlements.
Plymouth was the second permanent English settlement in the Americas, the first being Jamestown, Virginia.
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 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Virginia Company   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Plymouth Company was permitted to establish a similar settlement between the 38th parallel and the 45th parallel (roughly between Chesapeake Bay and the current U.S. Canada border).
The business of the company was the settlement of the Virginia colony using as the labour force volunteer adventurers under the customary indenture system whereby in exchange for seven years of labour for the company, the company provided passage, food, protection and land ownership.
The Plymouth Company was permitted to establish a similar settlement between the 38th parallel and the 45th parallel (roughly between Chesapeake Bay and the current U.S.
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 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Plymouth Council for New England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Plymouth Council for New England was the name of a 17th century English joint stock company that was granted a royal charter to found colonial settlements along the coast of North America.
After the success of the Plymouth settlement, much of the rest of the company's territory was given away in further grants to other colonial ventures, notably: the Massachusetts Bay Company in 1628, and the Maine to Sir Ferdinando Gorges and John Mason in 1622.
The Plymouth Council is not to be confused with the Plymouth Colony, which was established in 1620 on land owned by the Council under invalid patents from the London Company.
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 Plymouth Company   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The location of the Popham Colony is shown by "Po" The Plymouth Company (also called the Virginia Company of Plymouth) was an English joint stock company founded in 1606 by James I of England with the purpose of establishing settlements on the coast of North America.
The portion of company's area south of the 41st parallel overlapped that of the London Company, with the stipulation being that neither company could found a settlement within 100 miles of an existing settlement of the other company.
The company thus fell into disuse and in 1609, the Virginia Colony charter was reorganzied to grant the London Company exclusive rights of the previously shared territory along the coast.
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 Plymouth Company - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The 1606 grants by James I to the London and Plymouth companies.
The overlapping area (yellow) was granted to both companies on the stipulation that neither found a settlement within 100 miles of each other.
The territory of the company was the coast of North America from the 38th parallel to the 45th parallel.
www.encyclopedia-online.info /Plymouth_Company   (283 words)

  
 Plymouth Colony. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
Previous attempts at colonization in America (1606, 1607–8) by the Plymouth Company, chartered in 1606 along with the London Company (see Virginia Company), were unsuccessful and resulted in the company’s inactivation for a number of years.
In 1620 the Plymouth Company, reorganized as the Council for New England, secured a new charter from King James I, granting it all the territory from lat.
As the patent from the London Company was invalid in New England, the Pilgrims drew up an agreement called the Mayflower Compact, which pledged allegiance to the English king but established a form of government by the will of the majority.
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 Descriptions of the Fortified Town of Plymouth
And the company was by the Captain's and the Governor's advice divided into four squadrons, and everyone had their quarter appointed them unto which they were to repair upon any sudden alarm.
Smith was familiar with Plymouth as it was prior to the settlers arrival in 1620, as he visited it briefly on his voyage of exploration around the coast in 1614.
New Plymouth lies on the slope of a hill stretching east towards the sea-coast, with a broad street about a cannon shot of 800 feet long, leading down the hill; with a [street] crossing in the middle, northwards to the rivulet and southwards to the land.
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 Plymouth, Emigration Through Plymouth (to Australia, Canada and New Zealand)
The most well-known emigration to take place through Plymouth was, of course, the Pilgrim Fathers in 1620 but at the end of the eighteenth century new destinations presented themselves, in Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
Whether or not the party sent word back to Plymouth that they had arrived in New Zealand is not clear but certainly the spirit shown in setting out on the voyage prompted local merchants to form the Plymouth Company of New Zealand on January 25th 1840.
The Plymouth Company sent out six ships in all, carrying 897 emigrants, before their enterprise was brought to a halt by the failure of their London bankers.
www.plymouthdata.info /Emingration.htm   (718 words)

  
 3. New England. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History
Granting of the charter to the Plymouth Company.
He was made Admiral of New England by the Plymouth Company (1615) and made an abortive effort to start a colony.
The Plymouth Company having failed to found a colony, Gorges and others secured the incorporation of the council, which was given jurisdiction between 40° and 48° north latitude.
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 London and Plymouth Companies
The Plymouth Company, who were to control North Virginia, were first in the field of adventure.
The principal members of the Plymouth Company were Sir John Popham (then Lord Chief-Justice of England, who had condemned Raleigh to death), his brother George, Sir Fernando Gorges, Sir John and Raleigh Gilbert, sons of Sir Humphrey Gilbert who perished in the Squirrel, William Parker and Thomas Hanham.
This report stimulated Popham (who was the chief manager of the Plymouth Company) to energetic efforts towards founding a settlement, and at the beginning of the summer of 1607, a hundred emigrants sailed for America in three small vessels, with George Popham as their governor.
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 Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway Co, Inc.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Plymouth and Brockton requests that the use of cellular phones be limited with respect to your fellow passengers.
This company reserves the right to refuse to transport a person under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, or who is incapable of taking care of himself or herself, or whose conduct is such or likely to be such as to make him or her objectionable to other passengers or prospective passengers.
Plymouth and Brockton is not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such a delay.
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 DNZB / BIOGRAPHY
Early in 1839 Carrington met William Mein Smith, soon to be appointed surveyor general of the New Zealand Company, and the directors of its subsidiary, the Plymouth Company.
Carrington was appointed chief surveyor of the Plymouth Company, and his younger brother, Augustus Octavius Croker Carrington (known as Octavius), became first assistant surveyor.
In 1841 the Plymouth Company was absorbed by the New Zealand Company.
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 Plymouth, Telephone Service - Early development
The United Telephone Company was founded in Sunderland on May 13th 1880, as the result of a merger between the Edison Telephone Company of London Ltd and the Telephone Company Ltd, which held the Alexander Graham Bell patent.
However, the list of subscribers was down to 33 in Plymouth and just 2 in Devonport, although there was a very long list of 66 potential subscribers who were waiting to be connected as soon as the lines could be run out.
Part III Section 8 of the Act allowed 'the Company to temporarily retain for their own use the services of such officers as they may select' after December 31st 1911 to deal with the dissolving of the Company'.
www.plymouthdata.info /Telephone.htm   (1545 words)

  
 Local Event Plymouth MA Massachusetts + Movie - City Guide
Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra Box 3174, Plymouth, MA 02361, For nearly ninety years this top notch, professional orchestra has brought the best in inspiring performances of Classical music of the highest artistic caliber to Plymouth, as well as offering educational programs and other genres of music, such as some performances by the orchestra’s Swing Band.
Plymouth Rock Trolley 51 Liberty Street, Plymouth, MA 02360, One can take advantage of the guided and narrated tours that are offered, or charter tours, to explore historic Plymouth in comfort and style aboard this appealing trolley style bus.
Plymouth to Provincetown Ferry Mayflower II State Pier, Plymouth, MA 02360, This ferry service offers express ferry service between Plymouth and Provincetown, with the transportation also being an enjoyable way to tour and explore the waters and surrounding scenery from the comfort of the deck.
www.discoverourtown.com /TownPage.php?Town=1966&Cat=Events   (411 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Massachusetts
The settlement at Plymouth began with the landing of the Pilgrims, 22 December 1620; the Colony of Massachusetts Bay was established under John Endicott at Salem in 1628.
The Gorges company knew of the cherished hopes of the Pilgrims to find a home away from their English persecutors, and, after much chicanery on the part of the promoters, the company agreed to found a home for the Pilgrims in the new world.
A new charter was granted in 1692 covering Massachusetts, Plymouth, Maine, Nova Scotia, and the intervening territory, entitled "The Province of Massachusetts Bay in New England"; nevertheless it was not until the Treaty of Utrecht, in 1713, that the proceedings on the part of the home Government, to assert the Crown's rights, abated notably.
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 Plymouth City Council - News Articles
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Plymouth City Council is marking Lawsons’ centenary today by announcing it is to name a space or feature in New George Street.
Leader of Plymouth City Council, Councillor Tudor Evans said: “The city centre is undergoing a major change and we are delighted to be able to involve a family business that has been a constant in the city for the last 100 years.
www.plymouth.gov.uk /newsreleases?newsid=37286   (367 words)

  
 Plymouth Company - Term Explanation on IndexSuche.Com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
(also called the Virginia Company of Plymouth) was an English joint_stock_company founded in 1606 by James_I_of_England with the purpose of establishing settlements on the coast of North_America.
It was one of two such companies, along with the London_Company, chartered with such a purpose as part of the Virginia_Company.
In 1620, after years of disuse, the company was revived and reorganized as the Plymouth_Council_for_New_England.
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 Plymouth Gin Stirs Things Up at Bars Across the Nation
Plymouth Gin is stirring things up with a new advertising campaign that touts its unbeaten taste and smoothness against competitors.
Plymouth produces a range of premium gins and exports to more than 20 countries, including the U.S., New Zealand, Australia, Scandinavia and Canada, as well as the international Duty Free market.
Plymouth Gin's smooth taste starts with a unique combination of seven "root botanicals," or natural flavorings, that come from around the world.
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 The Plymouth Company
He had been the controlling spirit in the Plymouth Company from the beginning, and the chief instrument in procuring the despotic charter for the Plymouth Council.
James, in the exercise of his prerogative, issued a proclamation forbidding any vessel to approach the shores of North Virginia without the special consent of the Plymouth Company.
The Company commissioned Francis West admiral of New England, and sent him to protect their chartered rights.
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 PBGC Liens Force Plymouth Rubber into Chapter 11 Reorganization
For several months, Plymouth has been negotiating the refinancing of its secured debt, based upon the expected sale of its Canton, MA, real estate, and a contract has been signed for the sale and leaseback of the property.
Plymouth intends to meet its financial obligations, including secured, trade, and pension, as fully as possible within the process of Chapter 11, and to emerge as a stronger and more profitable company," added Mr.
Plymouth announced in March, 2005, that it planned to discontinue manufacturing operations at its Canton, MA, site, beginning in 2006, in favor of lower-cost production from the joint venture and other foreign or domestic sources.
www.theautochannel.com /news/2005/07/06/136945.html   (580 words)

  
 Plymouth Tube Company
Plymouth Tube Company, a privately held international manufacturer established in 1924, operates a large network of metalworking mills in the United States.
The company is a global supplier of specialty tubing in carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel and nickel alloy.
Plymouth Extruded Shapes, a member of the Plymouth Tube Company, manufactures near-net extruded shapes in carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, nickel based alloy and titanium.
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 Luxury Hotels in Plymouth UK - Luxury Plymouth Hotels Accommodation in Plymouth England UK
The city centre and all business areas within Plymouth are only a ten minute drive away as are the famous heritage sites such as the Barbican, Plymouth Hoe and Mayflower steps.
Situated near the famous Plymouth Hoe, the hotel is centrally located and within easy walking distance of the City Centre, historical barbican and many other local attractions.Partner's Resataurant has recently been accredited with a Blue Ribbon Dining Award for its menu inspired and produced using local and seasonal produce.
With panoramic views over Plymouth Sound, this impressive 211 bedroom hotel is situated close to the town centre and with views over the the historic Plymouth Hoe.
www.plymouth-hotels-guide.co.uk /luxury.htm   (1703 words)

  
 radio-now.co.uk | news | South West Digital Radio aim for Cornwall and Plymouth DAB   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
South West Digital Radio Limited, a company formed from Pirate FM's parent UKRD and NOWdigital - the digital radio offshoot company of Plymouth Sound's operator - have secured their application to the radio regulator.
Both Pirate FM and Plymouth Sound are due to take their place on DAB digital radio, alongside Classic Gold, which for the first time would be heard throughout large areas of Plymouth and Cornwall in stereo.
The company plans to use three transmitters, sited at Plympton, Redruth and Caradon Hill, to bring local DAB digital radio to around 70 percent of the people living in Plymouth and Cornwall.
www.radio-now.co.uk /news217.htm   (496 words)

  
 Plymouth Company   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Plymouth based suppliers of vending machines including a wide range of hot and cold drinks, snacks, confectionary, cans and food, backed up by all the associated services you would expect of an established, dedicated vending machine company.
The Plymouth Postcard Collectors Club is a group of like minded individuals who meet once a month at the Scout Centre, Manadon, Plymouth to view, exchange picture postcards.
Plymouth Colony Archive Project at the University of Virginia, presents a collection of browsable and searchable texts and analysis papers on the Plymouth Colony, 1620-1691.
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 Jamestown vs. Plymouth
The Virginia Company of London, organized in 1606, sponsored the Virginia Colony.
Organizers of the company wanted to expand English trade and obtain a wider market for English manufactured goods.
They naturally hoped for financial profit from their investment in shares of company stock.
www.nps.gov /colo/Jthanout/JtvsPly.html   (753 words)

  
 Plymouth: See what people are saying right now on Technorati   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Plymouth Apartment Living Plymouth is located in the historic Northeast, near windswept beaches.
PLYMOUTH ARGYLE: This Cornishman Doesn’t Appreciate International Weekends September 3rd, 2006 by Jim Benton-Evans Jim Benton-Evans is State of the...
By installing rebuilt Plymouth engine lots of money can be saved, instead of brand new part.
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 Plymouth Mortgage Company
Some sites require borrowers to complete a free mortgage loan application that is sent to top mortgage lenders in Plymouth, who compete or bid for the business.
If the mortgage refinancing rate is 2% points lower than the current home mortgage rate in Plymouth, refinancing it would make sense.
Though most of the businesses are honest and reputable, there may be a few that attempt to use unfair and deceptive practices.
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