8 March 2008 - Plymouth Barbican area.

An afternoon visit on a grey and overcast day.

Entering the Barbican area. The new Aquarium on the right.

This area used to be all fishing boats. Now it is pleasure boats.

The Mayflower steps.

Another view of the Mayflower steps.

Plymouth Gin Distillery

The building used to part of a monastery. Click on the plaque for an enlargement.

The restored harbour frontage with covered seating for the bars and restaurants. Personally I don’t agree with the outside heating!

A few fishing boats remain.

The customs house.

This building used to be the fish market. Now it is shops.

The fish market is now across the water.

A reminder that the railway used to run down to the Barbican.

Plymouth Hoe and Smeatons Tower.

A closer look at the swimming pool complex.

Smeatons Tower.

The ship Shannon Fisher entering port.