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OLD STORIES OF THE NEW WORLD

The people that crossed the Atlantic in search of new beginnings.

STORIES OF MIGRATION

PLACES, PEOPLE AND VOYAGES

COMMEMORATION AND ANNIVERSARY TOURS

FIT AND GROUP TOURS Discover the stories of migration between and the United States of America, including The Great Migration when 20,000 men, women and children crossed the Atlantic in search of new freedoms in the New World.

There’s nothing like a quest to stir the soul Harwich Low Lighthouse and fire the imagination. History is rich in tales of human courage. Never more so than the stories of the ‘ordinary’ individuals who risked all they knew - all they loved - in the hope of founding a new life in a distant land. Whether fleeing religious persecution, starvation or seeking employment and opportunities, their reasons are many and varied. Yet they’re united across the ages, by a single thread: hope.

From the struggles of the Jamestown explorers or the plight of Cornish tin miners to the midnight tragedy of SS or the bright hopes of young GI brides in World War II, few adventures are so rich in love, loss and a legacy that connects us all.

So begins a decade of celebrating our historic connections that stem from the journeys of intrepid emigrants from England to the United States. 2019 marks the 400th anniversary of Jamestown; 2020, the 400th anniversary of Mayflower’s journey from , England; and 2030, the 400th anniversary of the mass departure from Boston, Plymouth England, inspired by Rev John Cotton.

Millions of Americans can take this opportunity to explore and experience their ancestral roots. Take a trip back in time: see the same skies, breathe the same air; watch the same seas as those intrepid forebears. And, maybe connect with your own kin.

Learn about the English villages, towns and lives your ancestors left behind. Discover your own heritage. Explore the complex history of England and the myriad peoples who shaped this proud island nation, before embarking on adventures that changed our shared history forever.

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GETTING HERE ACCOMMODATION TOURS & TOUR GUIDES Hampshire is approximately 70 miles southwest of London, in southern England. Room 2, Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton See Southampton From London, Winchester is 1 hour by rail or 1 hour 30 mins by road; Southampton is 1 hour 15 mins by rail or 1 hour 45 mins by road; and is 1 hour 30 mins by rail or 1 hour 30 mins by road. The world’s first ‘hometel,’ with An iconic landmark on the Fascinating walking tours led by spectacular harbour views. Southampton waterfront, with 173 expert guides. Highlights include the For more destination information see: visit-hampshire.co.uk luxury rooms and suites, fine dining Titanic Trail and an exploration of the room2.com/southampton and spa experience. Mayflower voyage. Home to Southampton and Portsmouth docks, coastal Hampshire shares a rich seafaring history grandharbourhotel.co.uk seesouthampton.co.uk with America. In 1620, the Mayflower and Speedwell spent two weeks in Southampton, preparing for their voyage to the New World. In the 20th century, the mighty White Star Line operated three Southampton Tourist Guides Historic tours with a twist. Of weekly services to New York from the city, including the ill-fated Titanic whose tragic end would particular note is the Mayflower walk, giving visitors the chance to follow forever connect both cities. in the footsteps of the Mayflower Pilgrims. SEACITY MUSEUM, TUDOR HOUSE MUSEUM, PORTSMOUTH HISTORIC southamptontouristguides.com SOUTHAMPTON SOUTHAMPTON DOCKYARD & THE MARY ROSE

Southampton is synonymous with This attractive timber-framed, late This vast dockyard connects no cruise liners. The most famous was 15th century building, is located in fewer than 12 museums, with vessels Ancestry & History Tours of the New undoubtedly Titanic, which left the heart of Southampton’s old town. from above and below the water. Forest Southampton for New York in 1912. Charting over 800 years of history, It offers the most comprehensive See how our ancestors helped shape The SeaCity Museum captures the the museum incorporates child- insight into British maritime history, this unique landscape. tragic story of Titanic as never friendly activities, technology and including Nelson’s HMS Victory, best before, chronicling the lives of interactive exhibits. Fans of historic known for her role at the Battle of thenewforest.co.uk/things-to-do/ Southampton’s citizens and revealing ships such as Titanic can also learn Trafalgar, and Henry VIII’s favourite activities/guided-tours their own fascinating connections to about Tudor House’s maritime ship the Mary Rose; this boat- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard the doomed ship. history: its proximity to the former shaped museum is built around the waterfront made it the perfect home remaining hull (recovered in 1982), Visitors can gain unique insight into for a series of shipowners during the which sank in Portsmouth bay in the voyage, rescue and aftermath via 16th century, as can be seen from the 1545. a series of multi-sensory exhibits and ANCESTRAL SERVICES museum’s collection of ship- themed an intricate, interactive model of the engravings. historicdockyard.co.uk ship. Portsmouth History Centre tudorhouseandgarden.com seacitymuseum.co.uk Family, local and naval history archives. SOUTHAMPTON AND THE FOOD & DRINK MAYFLOWER PILGRIMS portsmouth.gov.uk/ext/libraries/ portsmouth-history-centre-and-records- It was in Southampton that the The Grand Café, Southampton Dancing Man Brewery, Southampton office Mayflower pilgrims, including local In the Summer Dining Room, visitors Independent brewhouse and restaurant cooper John Alden, all joined Hampshire Record Office, can see a Scott-Moncrieff mural, on in a 14th-century wool house, opposite together to embark on their journey. Winchester canvas, depicting the Pilgrim Fathers the pier. The Pilgrim Fathers Memorial preparing to sail for the New World. Archives, local studies and help with marks their point of departure in dancingmanbrewery.co.uk family history enquiries made via 1620. Topped with a replica of the grand-cafe.co.uk tours operators or individuals. Mayflower, it’s inscribed with plaques dedicated to pilgrim descendants hants.gov.uk/archives.htm and family societies, as well as one that tells the pilgrims’ story. DID YOU KNOW? Southampton Archives mayflower400uk.org/visit/southampton Bing Crosby (a Mayflower descendant) visited St Mary’s in Southampton’s archives services hold a rich variety of material Southampton during World War II and was so taken by it that he relating to the city and its people recorded his classic version of The Bells of St Mary’s, a song originally dating back to 1199. southampton.gov.uk/arts-heritage/ Tudor House Museum, Southampton written by two men inspired by the church’s “lovely peal” in 1914. southampton-archives

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GETTING HERE FOOD & DRINK Plymouth is 230 miles southwest of London, in southwest England. Barbican Kitchen Rockfish Plymouth FGi From London, Plymouth is 3 hours 15 mins by rail or 3 hours 50 mins by road. Flights from London City to Exeter Airport (47 miles from Plymouth) take 1 hour 10 mins. Fresh local foods, in the world- Fresh, sustainable fish and shellfish, Fresh, sustainable fish and shellfish, famous . in a New England–style beach shack in a New England–style beach shack For more destination information see: visitplymouth.co.uk setting. setting.

barbicankitchen.com therockfish.co.uk therockfish.co.uk Britain’s Ocean City has served as both the point of departure and arrival for more than a THE MINSTER CHURCH OF ST TOURS & TOUR GUIDES thousand years. Look over the waters of the Sound today and experience the same stirring views ANDREW ACCOMMODATION

as all those who have sailed these waters before, from the Mayflower Pilgrims and the GIs of Select South West Tours The bells of St Andrew’s Church Buckland Abbey World War II to great ocean liners such as Olympic (sister of Titanic), Mauretania and Queen Multi-day driving tours of South still celebrate Sir Francis Drake’s Self-catering accommodation is West England. 16th-century voyage around the available in the grounds of Buckland Mary (now moored in Long Beach California). world. Discover the family names selectsouthwesttours.com Abbey. Ideal for FITs, family of Plymouth’s merchants - from the groups and couples who want the time of the Mayflower - inscribed on experience of staying in the grounds MAYFLOWER STEPS THE BOX PLYMOUTH BOAT TRIPS the stone floor. of an English estate. Unique Tours standrewschurch.org.uk On 16 September 1620, the Opening in 2020, The Box will Take to the water and see Plymouth nationaltrust.org.uk/buckland-abbey Mayflower Pilgrims set sail from bring Plymouth’s rich naval history and the surrounding South West Tours and holidays for FITs and small Plymouth to the New World. and ancestral archives to life for coast as the Pilgrims did. Plymouth groups. modern audiences. It will feature Boat Trips set sail from the Barbican Today, in the historic Barbican area, uniquedevontours.com seven permanent galleries and waterfront, offering one-hour trips plaques beside the commemorative seven adaptable exhibition spaces. along the city’s historic , Mayflower steps remember this The galleries will offer exhibitions and half-day trips to the pretty voyage (and others, including the like ‘100 Journeys that Shaped the village of Calstock on the river Blue Badge Tour Guide pioneering ship that colonised New World’, reinterpreting historic stories Yealm - or across the Cornish border Zealand). such as the Mayflower and Charles to Cotehele (a Tudor house run by Jane Dymock, based in Plymouth and with Cornish roots, covers A board outside Island House Darwin’s HMS Beagle. In addition, the ). Private group everything from Darwin and Cornish remembers each name of the six permanent archives will be tours with Mayflower commentary mining to the Mayflower Pilgrims. Mayflower passengers. available to visitors eager to uncover available by request. Plymouth’s past through local The Mayflower Museum at the visitor tourscornwall.com history, books, images, films, maps plymouthboattrips.co.uk centre has interactive displays and and publications. exhibitions. ANCESTRAL SERVICES plymhearts.org/thebox ELIZABETHAN HOUSE mayflower400uk.org & GARDENS Devon Family History Society Behind the Plymouth Barbican - BUCKLAND ABBEY between the old and new city - you Promoting the study of genealogy can experience home life through and history, especially for Devon the eyes of an Elizabethan merchant. families and places. Follow in 700 years of footsteps; Wander landscaped gardens rich from the Cistercians who built the in colourful flora and neat hedges. devonfhs.org.uk Abbey and farmed the estate, to Rest beside the central fountain and seafarers Grenville and Drake who breathe in the refreshing sea air. The Box, Records Office changed the shape of the house and House opening 2020 (gardens open The principal archive for the area’s the fate of the country. The Abbey is now). historical records. Opens spring part museum, part house, and filled 2020. with treasures such as the legendary visitplymouth.co.uk/things-to-do/ Drake’s Drum. elizabethan-gardens-p1417583 plymhearts.org/thebox nationaltrust.org.uk/buckland-abbey

New Street, Plymouth Mayflower Steps

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GETTING HERE , CORNWALL ACCOMMODATION Cornwall is approximately 230 miles southwest of London, in southwest England. Picturesque working fishing port Pentillie Castle and Estate Cornwall Hotel, Spa & Estate, From London, is 5 hours 20 mins by rail or 4 hours 50 mins by road; where the Mayflower stopped for Tregorrick is 4 hours 30 mins by road. Flights from London Gatwick to take 1 hour 10 mins. Explore 300 years of family history, water supplies. in this spectacular five-star boutique A modern spa hotel in a historic For more destination information see: visitcornwall.com mayflower400uk.org/visit/plymouth- B&B in a castle beside the Tamar manor house, with self-catering england/attractions/newlyn-cornwall River. woodland lodges, close to . The stunning coastal county of Cornwall is one of England’s finest destinations. Popular for its pentillie.co.uk thecornwall.com

breathtaking coastline and picture-perfect fishing villages and towns, much of today’s landscape FOOD & DRINK ANCESTRAL SERVICES BOTALLACK & BOTALLACK MINE was shaped by its pioneering mining industry. In the 19th century many emigrants left for the JH & M Choak’s Traditional Cornish Cornwall Family History Society, The famous Crown engine houses mining regions of North America. Today, Cornwall’s UNESCO World Heritage Site preserves this Pasties, Falmouth of Botallack Mine cling dramatically to the foot of the seacliffs. It’s one Watch Cornish pasties being hand Research library and other unique heritage for future generations. There are many mining sites to enjoy - you may recognise of Cornwall’s most iconic locations made to a traditional Cornish recipe, resources, for members and the - and a filming location in the BBC’s or have a go at making your own in public researching Cornish family some from the blockbuster BBC TV series Poldark! Poldark. Charlie Choak’s Pasty School. history. cornwallfhs.com nationaltrust.org.uk/botallack CORNISH MINING WORLD choakspasties.co.uk

HERITAGE SITE Kresen Kernow, During the 19th and 20th centuries St Austell Brewery A modern archive and library space ROYAL CORNWALL MUSEUM an estimated 250,000 people left The interactive Brewing Experience bringing together the world’s Cornwall for America, carrying their reveals the secrets behind this largest collection of manuscripts, mining expertise and the English independent, family-run Cornish books and documents related to A beacon for Cornish heritage and culture with them. Ten unique brewery’s 160-year-old brewing Cornwall. Opening 2019. culture with collections rooted in locations, representing Cornish process - samples included. Cornwall’s mining heritage and rare https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/cro mining, make up the UK’s largest books and manuscripts. UNESCO World Heritage Site. There staustellbreweryvisitorcentre.co.uk are over 20,000 hectares to explore, royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk including 200 iconic Cornish engine houses, and a myriad of human stories to discover. TOURS & TOUR GUIDES whc.unesco.org/en/list/1215 Poldark’s Cornwall Experience Poldark’s Cornwall and TRENGWAINTON GARDEN much more with fully packaged and customisable tours of the county. poldarktours.co.uk This country garden was a former residence of Cornwall’s Arundell family. Now it’s owned by the Select South West Tours National Trust, who maintain the Multi-day driving tours of South garden’s significant plant collection, Poldark Mine, Trenear West England. Mayflower and family which was gathered by 1920s plant history tours available. hunters. selectsouthwesttours.com nationaltrust.org.uk/trengwainton-garden POLDARK MINE KING EDWARD MINE Unique Cornwall Tours A Cornish Mining World Heritage Another World Heritage Site, Tailor-made tours and holidays for Site and the only tin mine to offer offering daily demonstrations of FITs and small groups. underground guided tours. The heart historic mining equipment that uniquecornwalltours.com of tin mining, heavily featured in the includes some of the last remaining BBC drama - Poldark. working equipment of its kind in the world. poldarkmine.org.uk kingedwardmine.co.uk Newlyn

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GETTING HERE TOURS & TOUR GUIDES Kent is southeast of London, in southeast England. Kent Greeters From London, is 2 hours by rail (the High Speed One train takes just 1 hour) Explore Kent with a local expert on a or 1 hour 40 mins by road; Canterbury is 1 hour by rail or 1 hour 25 mins by road. free walking tour. Booking essential. For more destination information see: visitkent.co.uk visitkent.co.uk/stay-and-eat/getting-here/ kent-greeters

The county of Kent boasts the iconic White Cliffs of Dover, which leave a lasting memory in the minds Canterbury Historic River Tours of those who set sail from England’s south coast, and are the first sign of arrival for ships coming Discover this historic city by boat. canterburyrivertours.co.uk into England. Robert Cushman, a key puritan who came from Kent and was married in Canterbury, negotiated the financing and hiring of the Mayflower and later travelled to America on the Fortune. South East Guides Directory of professional Green and Adventurer Julius Brenchley, known as ‘Maidstone’s New World Explorer’ travelled from Maidstone in Blue Badge guides in Kent. Kent to explore the largely unchartered regions of the USA. southeastbestguides.org

Ightham Mote IGHTHAM MOTE, IVY HATCH MAIDSTONE MUSEUM ANCESTRAL SERVICES

Mother Church to the worldwide In 1953, American businessman A free museum offering exhibitions, Anglican Communion, Canterbury Charles Henry Robinson Jr talks, and family-friendly activities. ACCOMMODATION Kent County Council History and has witnessed Christian pilgrimage purchased this captivating medieval Not to be missed is the collection Archives Centre, Maidstone and migration for over 1,400 house, which has been home to an donated by gentleman adventurer Hever Castle Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Extensive collections of maps, years. Founded by St Augustine eclectic mix of people across the Julius Brenchley - ‘Maidstone’s New Club, Bearstead records, stories and histories of the in the sixth century, the cathedral centuries, from builders to royal World Explorer’ - who travelled from Stay in the castle once owned by people of Kent. is often described as ‘England in courtiers. his British hometown to explore the the richest man in the United States, All mod cons in immaculate grounds stone’. Its role as one of the most United States in the 19th century. William Waldorf Astor. Self-catering with a championship golf course in kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/ important pilgrimage centres in Of particular note is the memorial and B&B options available. the middle of Kent. history-and-heritage/kent-archives Europe is linked to the murder of plaque in the Mote’s crypt bearing museum.maidstone.gov.uk Archbishop Thomas Becket, in the inscription ‘A Pilgrim Returned’. hevercastle.co.uk/stay marriott.com/hotels/travel/tdmgs-tudor- Canterbury Cathedral Archives Robinson’s grandmother, Emily park-marriott-hotel-and-country-club 1170 - a candle marks the spot of Rich collection of manuscripts, his martyrdom. During the 13th Cobb, was a descendant of those THE WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER maps, historic records and books century, Archbishop Langton played who sailed on the Mayflower. FOOD & DRINK dating from the eighth century. a crucial role in the negotiation of nationaltrust.org.uk/ightham-mote Magna Carta. The cathedral was England’s most iconic natural canterbury-cathedral.org

also the destination for the pilgrims landmark has served as a sign of The Smoke House, Hush Heath Winery, Staplehurst Medway Archives Centre, Strood in Chaucer’s medieval collection of ST GEORGE’S CHURCH, welcome and fond farewell for Head to the town of Folkestone for Explore the estate’s beautiful stories, The Canterbury Tales. There’s GRAVESEND & THE POCAHONTAS travellers across the centuries. Resources for researching your also an historic link with America’s top-notch fish and chips by the sea. vineyards, apple orchards, and MEMORIAL family story, and the history, earliest pilgrims. Local man Robert nationaltrust.org.uk/the-white-cliffs-of- ancient oak woodlands on a self- thesmokehousefolkestone.co.uk geography and people of Medway. Cushman (born in Rolvenden) was dover guided tour, and join a tutored Pocahontas, wife of John Rolfe - one cityark.medway.gov.uk apprenticed in the city and married tasting. of the early English settlers in North at the cathedral; a devout Puritan, America - was laid to rest in the hushheath.com he negotiated the hiring of the chancel of St George’s. Her statue Mayflower before undertaking his can be seen in the churchyard and own pilgrimage aboard the Fortune visitors can admire the beautiful in 1621. memorial glass windows, a present canterbury-cathedral.org from the Colonial Dames of Virginia.

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The White Cliffs of Dover

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GETTING HERE ACCOMMODATION Essex is northeast of London, in southeast England. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel, Thorpe-le- The Pier, Harwich Maison Talbooth, Dedham From London, Harwich is 1 hour 20 mins by rail or 1 hour 40 mins by road; Colchester is 1 hour Soken by rail or 1 hour 25 mins by road; and is 30 mins by rail or 1 hour 5 mins by road. Luxury boutique English seaside Relaxing luxury country house with Contemporary hotel and spa near hotel, bar and restaurant. outdoor pool and views across For more destination information see: visitessex.com the sea, with 89 bedrooms in English Dedham Vale. Heritage-listed Thorpe Hall Gardens. milsomhotels.com/the-pier milsomhotels.com/maison-talbooth Stretching from east London to the , the coastal county of Essex has a long history of lifehouse.co.uk

religious radicals, explorers and adventurers - many with strong links to North America. The ST MARY MAGDELENE CHURCH, FOOD & DRINK area built a reputation as fertile recruiting ground for ships and sailors for 17th-century trans- BILLERICAY Atlantic expeditions. Christopher Newport, who led the Godspeed, Discovery and Susan Constant Among the 102 passengers who Dedham Boathouse The Alma Inn, Harwich boarded the Mayflower in 1620 Enjoy the English countryside just Traditional English pub serving were Christopher Martin and family. on the pioneering settlement of Jamestown, and Christopher Jones, the Master of the Mayflower, like the locals; hire a rowing boat, local food with a healthy helping Martin, the ship’s governor and a eat an ice cream or order something of history; Christopher Jones’s wife both hailed from Harwich. Thomas Hooker, who founded the Colony of , preached signatory to the Mayflower Compact, from the a la carte menu. used to live here. Rooms available. served as church warden at St in Chelmsford Cathedral; John Winthrop, the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Mary Magdalene Church. Billerica dedhamboathouse.com almaharwich.co.uk Massachusetts, established in 1655, is was married in Great ; and Lawrence Washington, George Washington’s great-great now twinned with Billericay. BRAINTREE grandfather, was a rector in Essex, too. greatburstead-church.co.uk Henry Adams, great-grandfather to CHURCH OF ST MARY & ALL John Adams (one of the Founding MAYFLOWER CONNECTIONS COLCHESTER CASTLE SAINTS, GREAT STAMBRIDGE Fathers), emigrated from Braintree to America in 1632 aboard The Follow the immersive Harwich Bigger than the Tower of London, John Winthrop, a Puritan and the Lyon. John Adams and his son John Mayflower Trail and enter the house Colchester Castle is England’s largest first governor of Massachusetts, Quincy Adams became the second of Christopher Jones (the captain of surviving Norman keep. It’s now an married in the church at Great and sixth US presidents respectively. the Mayflower; attraction opening interactive museum set in Victorian Stambridge. A window in the church, A replica of The Lyon ship can be end of 2019), have lunch - or spend gardens. The old prison cells tell paid for by The Winthrop Society, seen at Braintree Museum. the night - in the Alma pub, where a gruesome story; the enormous commemorates him. Christopher Jones’s wife lived, and wooden beams surrounding the door visitessex.com/braintree.aspx winthropsociety.com Christopher Jones House see graffiti drawn in 1777 by sailors are worn smooth by the endless Credit Paul Nixon Photography captured off a US warship, in the rubbing of hands from prisoners TOURS & TOUR GUIDES Guildhall. A new Mayflower exhibition dragged inside, and graffiti can be DEDHAM VILLAGE includes a document referencing seen all over the wood and walls. Christopher Martin signed by King The prison’s most infamous jailer was The Harwich Society Set beside the River Stour, the James. Martin, the Mayflower’s Matthew Hopkins, the ‘Witchfinder An organisation that preserves DID YOU quintessentially English village of treasurer who died on board, lived in General’ of the region in the 1640s. the town’s rich heritage, and runs Dedham proved fertile recruiting Billericay’s ancient Chantry House, In 1648 the castle was held by fascinating free guided tours. KNOW? which was the meeting place for a Royalist army and besieged ground for the American colonies. Billericay emigrants the night before by Parliamentarians; two of its A dozen descendants of Henry harwich-society.co.uk the Mayflower sailed. Many of the commanders, Lucas and Lisle, were Sherman emigrated to New England During the 1600s, Archbishop Mayflower pilgrims are thought to executed here by firing squad. from 1633 to 1640; their family tree Laud was so unpopular that have boarded at Leigh-on-Sea, a includes a co-founder of Rhode ANCESTRAL SERVICES characterful old fishing village where cimuseums.org.uk/visit/venues/ Island, a signatory of the Declaration thousands of people from colchester-castle of Independence, a Vice-President visitors can still see the cockle boats Essex Records Office, Chelmsford unloading their daily catch. and many more US luminaries. Essex migrated to America. Visitors can often tour Sherman’s Tracing English ancestors can begin Today, the place names of old visitessex.com/harwich.aspx house on Heritage Open Days. Art at home, through Essex Records lovers might recognise the area Office’s remote search option for Essex - Chelmsford, Colchester, from artist John Constable’s famous US residents. paintings. Epping - are found throughout essexrecordoffice.co.uk visitcolchester.com/explore/surrounding- New England. areas/constable-country.aspx Harwich Guildhall Engravings Harwich Harbour Credit Fionn Davenport heritageopendays.org.uk Credit Fionn Davenport

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ACCOMMODATION GETTING HERE Lincolnshire is approximately 120 miles north of London, in the East Midlands. White Hart Hotel, Lincoln DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel, Lincoln From London, Lincoln is 2 hours by rail or 2 hours 50 mins by road. Exceptionally stylish hotel at the Waterfront hotel, modern, stylish; For more destination information see: visitlincolnshire.com and visitlincoln.com heart of historic Lincoln. suitable for groups and FITs. whitehart-lincoln.co.uk doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united- kingdom/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel- Lincolnshire, on the east coast of England, is home to the ‘original’ Boston. It was here at St lincoln-HUYLNDI/index.html Botolph’s Church that Rev John Cotton inspired the mass migration of 1630s. Boston and nearby Gainsborough also played a key part in the early story of the Mayflower Pilgrims. Prior to the Mayflower voyage, John Smith, from Willoughby Lincolnshire, sailed to Jamestown where he met his future wife Pocahontas. St Botolph’s Church Gainsborough Old Hall Pilgrim Window LINCOLN CASTLE BOSTON GUILDHALL

Now a museum with exhibits This impressive Gothic cathedral has This turreted fortress was built FOOD & DRINK 140 stained-glass windows, including over 900 years ago, by William the stretching back to the Middle Ages, a section dedicated to Lincolnshire Conqueror. the Boston Guildhall was where the explorers, not least John Smith. Born Mayflower Pilgrims were held after Brown’s Pie Shop The Jews House Langton’s Café at Lincoln Castle in Lincolnshire, Smith was a soldier A highlight of any visit is the stately their first attempt to flee to Holland. Gourmet pies served in atmospheric Fine dining in one of Lincoln’s oldest Food and drink on the ground floor and early leader of the Jamestown vault containing an original 1215 Stand in the very courtroom in which cellars on Lincoln’s beautiful, buildings, dating back to around of Lincoln’s former Georgian prison, colony. Smith was supposedly copy of Magna Carta (alongside a they were tried, then squeeze into cobbled Steep Hill. 1150. overlooking the castle’s grounds. saved from execution by the Native widescreen cinema telling its story). the cramped cells as the door swings A foundation stone of ancient civil Americans by a young Pocahontas. shut behind you. brownspieshop.co.uk jewshouserestaurant.co.uk lincolncastle.com/content/cafe The library contains many books liberty and justice, this document bostonguildhall.co.uk from the period, including Blaeu’s influenced several amendments to Atlas of 1647, which includes the US Constitution - and was itself ANCESTRAL SERVICES a picture of Smith with Native stored in Fort Knox during World ST BOTOLPH’S CHURCH (BOSTON War II. American Chief Powhatan. STUMP) lincolncastle.com International Bomber Command lincolncathedral.com Known as ‘the ‘Boston Stump’ after Centre Digital Archive its 272 foot tower, the church is Free-to-use digital archive of GAINSBOROUGH OLD HALL IMMINGHAM more than 700 years old. Puritan documents and oral histories from John Cotton served as minister here, across the world, covering aviation between 1612 to 1633, before sailing and military heritage. One of the finest preserved timber Find out about Immingham’s to Massachusetts. He was followed buildings in England, this 15th- Mayflower connections - many of by 200-300 members of Boston’s internationalbcc.co.uk century manor house has impressive the pilgrims came from this corner community, including a lord mayor, 17th-century wall paintings. It of England - and visit the memorial lawyer and schoolmaster. The Cotton Lincolnshire Family History Society was here that renegade preacher in Pilgrim Park that honours the Chapel was restored and renamed in Online resources and research John Smyth would assemble his moment the pilgrims first left 1857 using funds from the USA. centre with stewards. congregation and influence the England in 1609; it is carved from Separatist movement. Massachusetts granite. parish-of-boston.org.uk lincolnshirefhs.org.uk Lincoln Cathedral gainsborougholdhall.com imminghammuseum.org mayflower400uk.org/visit/immingham TOURS & TOUR GUIDES ST HELENA’S CHURCH ALFORD VILLAGE Pilgrims & Prophets Blue & Green Badge Tourist Guides Hidden Lincoln John Smith’s baptism happened here Specialist and customised guided Blue and Green Badge walking Customised walking tours of historic in Willoughby. Birthplace of preacher Anne tours with Christian Heritage and on-coach tours of Lincoln and Lincoln with local specialists. Hutchinson. experts across Lincolnshire and Lincolnshire. Booking essential. explorelincolnshire.co.uk/willoughby/ hiddenlincoln.com alford.info Nottinghamshire. abbeys-churches-and-priories/st- lincolnguidedtours.co.uk helenas-church-35797.html pilgrimsandprophets.co.uk

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ACCOMMODATION GETTING HERE Cambridge is 60 miles north of London, in the . University Arms The Varsity Hotel & Spa From London, Cambridge is 50 mins by rail or 1 hour 30 mins by road. The newly refurbished University Rooftop terrace and bar, spa and For more destination information see: visitcambridge.org Arms hotel has elegant art deco dining options in a convenient city- rooms and stunning city views from centre location close to colleges, its city centre location. thevarsityhotel.co.uk River Cam Cambridge is one of England’s best loved historic cities. Home of the world-famous University, universityarms.com the city has many connections to the US, its citizens and institutions. Global icons and religious scholars have lived and studied here, including Erasmus, Bucer and Sir Walter Mildmay, the Puritan founder of Emmanuel College, which itself has a surprising link to Harvard University.

EMMANUEL COLLEGE

Established in 1584 to educate protestant preachers, Emmanuel College Cambridge has many renowned alumni, but perhaps its most famous graduate is John Harvard, clergyman and co-founder of Harvard University. Astonishingly, 30 of the Mayflower’s 102 passengers were educated here, including Puritan minister Thomas Sheppard, one of the best known preachers of the 17th century; he helped establish Cambridge, Massachusetts. emma.cam.ac.uk Emmanuel College PETERHOUSE

Founded in 1284, Cambridge University’s oldest college also ANCESTRAL SERVICES happens to have been the college Great St Mary’s of William Brewster, one of the Cambridge Family History Society The Churchill Archives Centre Pilgrims on the Mayflower. Brewster Charity supporting family historians. Access to millions of historic first acquired his separatist ideas documents from the 20th century, LITTLE ST MARY’S CHURCH TOURS & TOUR GUIDES at Peterhouse. The college is open cfhs.org.uk in Churchill College. to small groups most afternoons chu.cam.ac.uk/archives (excluding the exam period of mid Little St Mary’s is a pretty church Official Tours of Cambridge April to end of June). on a side street by Peterhouse. Just Take a walking tour of the city with an official Cambridge Blue Badge guide. pet.cam.ac.uk inside the door is a monument to Enjoy exclusive access to the awe-inspiring chapel and grounds of King’s the Reverend Godfrey Washington - College with the two-hour King’s College & The Backs Tour. Gain a glimpse of the great-uncle of first US president FOOD & DRINK student life with the 90-minute Highlights tour, featuring Pembroke College. George - who preached and was All tours include the stories of famous Cambridge students such as Sir Isaac buried here. Atop the monument Newton, Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking. Parker’s Tavern Midsummer House Trinity Restaurant is the Washington family coat of arms, which features an eagle as visitcambridge.org/official-tours Located in the University Arms hotel, Two Michelin stars decorate the fine Elegant restaurant in the heart of well as stars and stripes - later to be Parker’s Tavern has been serving food served in this stylish restaurant historic Cambridge. incorporated into the design of the Cambridge visitors since 1834. on Midsummer Common. trinitycambridge.co.uk US flag. parkerstavern.com midsummerhouse.co.uk lsm.org.uk

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GETTING HERE TOURS & TOUR GUIDES ANCESTRAL SERVICES Worcestershire is approximately 130 miles northwest of London, in the West Midlands. Discover History Worcester Walks The Hive, Worcester From London, Worcester is 2 hours 20 mins by rail or 2 hours 20 mins by road; Droitwich Spa This modern five-storey venue Costumed and themed guided tours. Guided walking tours of the city is 2 hours 20 mins by rail or 2 hours 10 mins by road. combines public and university Ideal for educational and group centre. libraries, and the Worcester Archive tours. For more destination information see: visitworcestershire.org and Archaeological Service. Explore discover-history.co.uk worcesterwalks.co.uk your ancestry through church, council, hospital and private family Home of the Battle of Worcester, the first and final battle in the English Civil War (1642-51), records - some dating to the 12th ACCOMMODATION century. Staff will guide you through Worcestershire sparked the curiosity of Thomas Jefferson who visited Fort Royal Hill to see the the extensive resources, narrow your search across print, microfilm site where English democracy was born. Following the Battle of Worcester, 272 Scottish Royalist Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf Club, Diglis House Hotel, Worcester and Internet, or conduct research Bransford on your behalf. soldiers were exiled to the Massachusetts Bay Colony; thousands of their descendants now live in Super location in Worcester city An oasis of relaxation and centre, beside the River Severn. FITs thehiveworcester.org the United States. Nearby Droitwich Spa is the birthplace of Mayflower Pilgrim Edward Winslow, indulgence, beside the rolling and small groups. Malvern hills. diglishousehotel.co.uk who three times became governor of Plymouth Mass. bankhouseworcester.com

THE COMMANDERY & FOOD & DRINK FORT ROYAL HILL

A place of worship for 14 centuries, Housed in an historic building, this Tasting England Worcester Cathedral offers sweeping Worcester museum is dedicated Food tours and traditional English views over the city and is the final to the English Civil War. In 1651, it cooking classes. resting place of St Wulfstan, King formed King Charles I’s headquarters John and Prince Arthur. Composer for his troops gathered to fight the tastingengland.co.uk Sir Edward Elgar conducted his decisive Battle of Worcester. John works here; Mayflower Pilgrim Adams and Thomas Jefferson chose Edward Wilmslow attended the to visit the city and battlefield in King’s School; and Scottish troops 1786, and were inspired to learn (who fought for King Charles I) were how they shaped England’s politics, imprisoned here after the final battle and the concepts of liberty and in the English Civil War, before being democracy. Just two years later, they deported to America. would use this experience to help draft the US Constitution. worcestercathedral.co.uk museumsworcestershire.org.uk thebattleofworcestersociety.org.uk

Tasting England, Worcester Edward Winslow Worcester Cathedral

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GETTING HERE ACCOMMODATION FOOD & DRINK TOURS & TOUR GUIDES Nottinghamshire is approximately 120 miles north of London, in the East Midlands. Pilgrims & Prophets Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa, Retford Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, From London, Nottingham is 1 hour 40 mins by rail or 2 hours 20 mins by road; Newark is 1 hour 15 Nottingham Specialist and customised guided mins by rail or 2 hours 30 mins by road. Characterful hotel in the heart of tours with Christian heritage North Nottinghamshire, ideally Built into the rock that Nottingham experts across Lincolnshire and For more destination information see: visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk situated for groups and FITs visiting Castle stands on, England’s oldest Nottinghamshire. the Pilgrim region. inn has been serving succour since 1189. Nowadays it has craft beer and pilgrimsandprophets.co.uk yeoldebell-hotel.co.uk As well as giving us legendary outlaw Robin Hood, rebellious spirits, a rich history and sporting hearty meals. Mayflower Maid glory, Nottinghamshire was also home to many of the who sailed on the Mayflower. Lace Market Hotel, Nottingham greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/ nottinghamshire/ye-olde-trip-to-jerusalem Take a costume-guided tour of the City-centre boutique hotel with 42 Pilgrim villages and churches with The county was central to the movement that triggered the Great Migration period, carrying bedrooms. The School of Artisan Food, historian Sue Allan. thousands from England to the distant shores of America. lacemarkethotel.co.uk Welbeck mayflowermaid.com Based in the heart of Sherwood NATIONAL CIVIL WAR CENTRE, ANCESTRAL SERVICES Forest, the school is housed in the PILGRIM ROOTS NOTTINGHAM CASTLE Brackenbury’s Britain NEWARK former fire stables, which date back to 1870, and offers tailored artisan Cultural and countryside customised Nottinghamshire Family History Nottinghamshire has strong links courses from foraging to baking. walking tours for FITs and groups. Built on top of and into the Castle The centre, in a gleaming Society to the Mayflower pilgrims. In the Rock, Nottingham’s ancient castle contemporary building, tells the schoolofartisanfood.org brackenburysbritain.co.uk 16th century, pastor Richard Clyfton dominates the city skyline. Re- stories of the English Civil War and The Society offers membership preached Separatist services at opening in summer 2020 following a the Wars of the Three Kingdoms for those who are eager to access Ezekial Bone All Saints Church in Babworth; his £29.4m transformation into a world- in compelling and often interactive experts who offer guidance on Torworth Grange locating their family history and congregation included Mayflower class heritage attraction, the castle’s detail. Visitors gain the realisation Scheduled and bespoke character- archived information. This popular cafe, restaurant and passengers William Bradford galleries will cover the bloody that these conflicts were a hotbed of led themed tours of Nottingham, farm shop is in a beautiful setting and William Brewster. In nearby rebellions of Nottingham’s citizens ideas that shaped the world we live nottsfhs.org from Robin Hood to the city’s lace- next to lakes between Scrooby and Scrooby you’ll find the wooden during the Civil War, the city’s in. The very ideas that were fought making heritage. Retford. pews where Brewster and his family creative heritage and the legend of over were those that ended up ezekialbone.com once worshiped. Follow the self- Robin Hood. Costumed guides will playing a huge part in the creation torworthgrange.co.uk guided Mayflower Trail through lead visitors deep into the caves of an American ideology and its these peaceful villages and uncover beneath the castle. understanding of what it means to the many historic sites associated be free. with the principal figures from the nottinghamcastle.org.uk Mayflower Pilgrim’s story. nationalcivilwarcentre.com visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/ideas-and- inspiration/mayflower-pilgrims/the- mayflower-trail

DID YOU KNOW?

Mayflower Pilgrims Williams Brewster, Bradford and Butten all came from this area.

Nottingham Castle St Wilfried’s Church, Scrooby Credit VisitEngland

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ACCOMMODATION ANCESTRAL SERVICES GETTING HERE Bristol is 120 miles west of London, in southwest England. Thornbury Castle Doubletree by Hilton Bristol Bristol Archives From London, Bristol is 1 hour 40 mins by rail or 2 hours by road. Sleep like a king. Once owned by There are three DoubleTree hotels in Archives of the city of Bristol, For more destination information see: visitbristol.co.uk Henry VIII, this magnificent Tudor and around Bristol including one in surrounding areas, as well as the castle is now a luxury hotel. the city centre. British Empire & Commonwealth Collection. thornburycastle.co.uk doubletree3.hilton.com/Hotel/Bristol The vibrant port city of Bristol is awash with stories of American migration. Over 500 years ago, bristolmuseums.org.uk/bristol-archives

John Cabot boarded the Matthew bound for Newfoundland; 21st-century visitors can take a tour in a Brunel Institute at Brunel’s SS Great Britain modern replica. In 1619, Berkeley Company ship the Margaret left for the shores of America, landing Access objects and expert help at Jamestown and triggering the first Thanksgiving. These tales and more await you from one of the world’s finest maritime collections. in Bristol. ssgreatbritain.org/brunel-institute

THE MATTHEW BRUNEL’S SS GREAT BRITAIN BERKELEY CASTLE

The Matthew is a modern Take a thrilling trip into the 19th Built in the 11th century, this stunning reconstruction of the ship that century with the magnificently red-stone castle has been home carried John Cabot and his crew restored SS Great Britain, which to the aristocratic Berkeley family across the ocean to Newfoundland in currently resides within Bristol for nearly 900 years. Berkeley 1497. Climb aboard for free and learn Harbour. Castle has a captivating history, the secrets of Cabot’s epic voyage. which visitors are encouraged to The masterpiece of famous British Scheduled and charter tours are experience through a complimentary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, available. guided tour. The Berkeley family has this extraordinary ship was the first always had strong ties with the US: in iron steamer in the world. Climb matthew.co.uk fact, the first ever Thanksgiving was aboard and experience a true taste held in Virginia in 1619 to give thanks of Victorian life: see how passengers for the safe arrival of the Margaret – in steerage would have slept; how CABOT TOWER the Berkeley Company ship. Tours of those in first class would have dined; the castle with Charles Berkeley can and, if you’re feeling brave, climb the be pre-booked. The original tower built to rigging. Ahoy! Berkeley Castle St Mary Redcliffe commemorate John Cabot’s berkeley-castle.com discovery of North America ssgreatbritain.org (a second exists in St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador), FOOD & DRINK this impressive structure offers ST MARY REDCLIFFE breathtaking panoramic views of Cargo Bristol and its harbour. The American Chapel in this No.1 Harbourside Cream Tea Cruise beautiful parish church is the final Independent food outlets and Bar/restaurant serving locally Maritime heritage-themed boat tours bristol.gov.uk/museums-parks-sports- resting place of Sir William Penn, retailers trading from converted sourced food, with an emphasis on through the Floating Harbour and culture/brandon-hill father of Pennsylvania’s founder. Also shipping containers. sustainability. River Avon, with a fresh cream tea. here is the whale bone brought back LORD MAYOR’S CHAPEL, to Bristol by John Cabot, a model wappingwharf.co.uk/cargo no1harbourside.co.uk bristolpacket.co.uk COLLEGE GREEN of The Matthew, a stained-glass window commemorating Cabot’s TOURS & TOUR GUIDES This unique chapel is the only journey, and a bronze monument to remaining building from the 13th- the daughter of Richard Ameryck - whom (legend has it) inspired Cabot century hospital of Saint Mark. It’s Treasure Island Trail Clifton Suspension Bridge Tours Blackbeard to Banksy also home to a special coat of arms: to name the new land across the those of Richard Amerike, sponsor Atlantic. Costumed and themed guided tours. One of the world’s great bridges This walking tour covers 1,000 years Ideal for educational and group spanning the picturesque Avon of Bristol’s history, from pirate haunts of John Cabot’s voyage to North stmaryredcliffe.co.uk/index.html America. experiences. Gorge, known as Brunel’s ‘first love’. to street art. lordmayorschapel.org longjohnsilvertrust.co.uk cliftonbridge.org.uk blackbeard2banksy.com The Matthew

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ACCOMMODATION ANCESTRAL SERVICES GETTING HERE Gloucester is 100 miles west of London, in southwest England. Hatton Court Hotel Hatherley Manor Hotel & Spa Hidden Heritage From London, Gloucester is 1 hours 55 mins by rail or 2 hours 20 mins by road. Independent boutique hotel Four-star hotel in a 17th-century Gloucestershire’s genealogy For more destination information see: thecityofgloucester.co.uk bordering the Cotswold Way, 4 miles manor house with a long history, just service (based at Gloucestershire from Gloucester. outside Gloucester. Archives) is run by Liz Jack, a direct descendent of Button Gwinnett. hatton-court.co.uk hatherleymanor.com Few counties enjoy such a wealth of connections with New England and modern day United States hidden-heritage.co.uk as the one surrounding the historic inland port city of Gloucester. More than 9.5 million US citizens Gloucestershire Archives TOURS & TOUR GUIDES Provides various records for trace their roots to Gloucestershire. Famous natives include Button Gwinnett, whose signature researching family history, in Civic Trust Guided Tours Cotswold Connections addition to a guide covering records appears on the US Declaration of Independence, Methodist leader Rev George Whitefield, and for the Royal Navy and Royal Air Specialist walking tours of Personalised tours of the Cotswolds’ Force. John Stanford Smith, who composed the music now used for The Star-Spangled Banner. Gloucester, Gloucester with expert guides. Pre- villages and gardens. booking required. gloucestershire.gov.uk/archives Massachusetts was named in recognition of the English city’s famously defiant nature. cotswold-connections.co.uk gloucestercivictrust.org

CHURCH OF ST MARY DE CRYPT BEATRIX POTTER MUSEUM

Rev George Whitefield was baptised One of the most beautiful buildings and preached in this medieval in England, Gloucester Cathedral The House of the Tailor of Gloucester church, and he was educated in the has been an important centre of is a museum and gift shop dedicated adjoining Old Crypt School; you can Christian worship since 678-9 AD. to children’s author Beatrix Potter. still see the pulpit he used, and the It has witnessed some of the most It’s in the very house that Potter well-preserved Tudor schoolroom. In important events in British history, chose to set her story of The Tailor 1740, he travelled to North America, from the commissioning of the of Gloucester in. where his revivals came to be known Domesday Book to the coronation as the Great Awakening. Probably of Henry III. Near Edward II’s tomb, tailor-of-gloucester.org.uk the most famous religious figure look for the British and American of the 18th century, newspapers flags; a plaque here memorialises GLOUCESTERSHIRE called him the ‘marvel of the age’. local man John Stafford Smith (1750- Whitefield commanded thousands 1836), who was born just behind WARWICKSHIRE STEAM RAILWAY of people across two continents with the cathedral and baptised in it. He the power of his oratory – an ability wrote The Anacreontic Song, which Steam and heritage diesel trains he first practiced right here. Button was adopted as the tune of The Star- puff through the glorious Cotswolds Gwinnet was also schooled at St Spangled Banner. Button Gwinnett, countryside on a 28-mile round trip. Mary de Crypt. a British-born American patriot who There are memorabilia displays and became the second person to sign cafes at the characterful stations discoverdecrypt.org.uk the United States Declaration of along the way. Driver experiences Independence and was also, briefly, available. the provisional president of Georgia HIGHGROVE ROYAL GARDENS before dying in the Revolutionary gwsr.com War, was a chorister here, too. Gloucester Cathedral Cloister Gardens, Gloucester Cathedral The private gardens of their Royal gloucestercathedral.org.uk Highnesses The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are opened FOOD & DRINK to tours by the public on selected dates. Expert guides will show you DID YOU KNOW? around the grounds where Prince Queen’s Head, Longford The Fountain Inn Greek On The Docks Harry spent much of his childhood. Gwinnett’s autograph is highly prized by collectors keen to own all Fine food in an atmospheric bar and Historic, traditional English pub in Exceptional Greek cuisine and Advance booking is essential. 56 names on the US Declaration of Independence. Gwinnett died restaurant near Hatherley Manor. the heart of the city centre. relaxing dockside atmosphere. highgrovegardens.com during the war and only 51 examples of his signature are known queensheadlongford.co.uk thefountaininngloucester.com greekonthedocks.co.uk are known to exist, of which 10 are in private hands.

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Many of the destinations and things to do can be accessed in a day from LINCOLN London but we recommend you linger EAST MIDLANDS NEWARK for longer in these regions outside of AIRPORT BOSTON London and uncover the real England. NOTTINGHAM

By Air England is well connected to the US, with frequent daily flights from 35 US airports. Key gateways include London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Manchester. BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT Regional gateways provide easy access to some of the destinations outside of London, and many provide connecting WALES routes to the US. ENGLAND WORCESTER CAMBRIDGE By Rail STANSTED Travelling by rail is a scenic and relaxing WORCESTERSHIRE AIRPORT ESSEX way to enjoy England. Most main HARWICH cities and towns have well serviced LUTON railway stations and all will connect to AIRPORT ST. ALBANS London. For some of the more rural CHELMSFORD GLOUCESTER destinations, a taxi or a driver guide HERTFORDSHIRE would be necessary for FITs. Train travel tends to be cheaper when booked in advance. HEATHROW AIRPORT LONDON The BritRail pass provides ultimate BRISTOL flexibility and value for money for BRISTOL CANTERBURY traveling in Britain. The passes must be AIRPORT KENT purchased before visitors leave the US. GATWICK AIRPORT britrail.com DOVER HAMPSHIRE Great Western Railway operate the train network from London across the South West of England and Wales and SOUTHAMPTON the overnight sleeper service between EXETER PORTSMOUTH London and Penzance. For routes and AIRPORT ticket information and sales:

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For self-drive visitors, cars in England PLYMOUTH are right-hand drive and cars drive on the left-hand side of the road. Hire CORNWALL cars tend to be manual (stick shift) so be sure to request an automatic on booking.

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