Drake’s island is an intriguing sight from Plymouth’s mainland – the little sandy beaches glow golden on a sunny day when viewed from The Hoe. Day trips to the island are a popular draw for locals ...

A playwright is bringing Sir Francis Drake's tale of the high seas to the stage with a personal connection to his story.

A fresh look at Drake’s voyages, dispelling the myths and uncovering some brutal truths. Show more For centuries, Sir Francis Drake has been celebrated as a national hero - the first Englishman ...

Mar. 23—A group of graduates from the former Sir Francis Drake High School has formed a nonprofit to preserve its old sports trophies and other artifacts. "We have trophies back to 1953 ...

English explorer Sir Francis Drake sailed the Pacific in 1579, sacking Spanish galleons and stealing treasure, at least until his boat sprang a leak.

Francis Drake will forever remain an iconic figure in the history of navigation and exploration. Genealogical research concerning the public figure Francis Drake Sir Francis Drake was a famous ...

Hidden in the walls of a Plymouth church lies what is believed to be a sketch created by one of the city's most famous sons, Sir Francis Drake. Between the years 1577 and 1580, the intrepid ...

Sir Francis Drake, the legendary explorer and sea captain, who is perhaps best known for circumnavigating the globe in a single expedition between 1577 and 1580, is among them.