46. Francis Drake and the Golden Hind, Aldeburgh
Neil Oliver’s Love Letter to the British Isles
April 5, 2021
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46. Francis Drake and the Golden Hind, Aldeburgh
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<p>This week Neil is taking us aboard the Golden Hind, a legendary ship that sailed around the world and into history.</p><br /><p>In 16th century Aldeburgh, which was then an important east-coast port, shipbuilders set to work building a vessel that was to have a profound influence on British history.</p><br /><p>Once completed and seaworthy Francis Drake and his crew climbed aboard and set sail on an epic 3 year voyage to circumnavigate the globe. On its return the ship was full to bursting with gold, silver and precious jewels, and Francis Drake received a hero’s welcome and the thanks of his queen, Elizabeth I.</p><br /><p>To help support this podcast and get access to New Videos Every Week sign up to Neil Oliver on Patreon.</p><p>The series Instagram account is – Neil Oliver Love Letter</p><p><br /></p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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