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Wednesday, May 30 2012, 9:46AM
“I left Plymouth in 1985 and moved to Kent to work in a field I couldn't back home. I'm thinking of coming home but a lot of what I read on this site isn't encouraging. Why should I return? ? I'm mid fifties with children of 9 and 7. What makes Plymouth the place to live?
Oh and this is the second time I've tried to post this discussion, so the website is working well!” -
Thursday, May 31 2012, 10:05AM
“ajannerinkent
I went away for 32 years in 1974 for work and came back here 6 years ago and love it.
Kent is lovely too and it's close proximity to London and the channel ports is very handy.
However, back here in Plymouth and it's surrounds you have breathtaking views of both sea and moors. I try to go on The Hoe everyday and the view is always fantastic and one that my wife and I will never tire of.
Ignore the doom mongers who often infest this site with their negative views and come back!” -
Thursday, June 07 2012, 8:34AM
“leroc .....thanks for your reply. It's good to see a positive comment on this site!”
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Sunday, June 10 2012, 2:39PM
“yes and we have just spoilt it all with a massive incinerator. is it any wonder some people are negative?
Plymouth has massive potential. lets not let ourselves down, the naval museum is one of the jewels of the city and i hope we can do lots more using them as an example!” -
Tuesday, June 26 2012, 6:17PM
“Can't wait to return to Plymouth. I know things have changed but it's really sad that I feel safer living here? From being mugged or even worse in Plymouth? Or for that matter anywhere in U. K. Its really sad. Born and bred in Plymouth and I remember the days when neighbours looked out for each other. Also our parents could visit a neighbour and leave the house and not have to lock the door! How times have changed. Plymouth? Be proud to live there! I am proud of telling anyone of where I came from. The history of Plymouth? Just go the Barbican! Plymouth Hoe? So much history be proud of Plymouth. ajannerinkent go home to Plymouth. No worse anywhere else I guess”
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Wednesday, June 27 2012, 2:43AM
“They could also keep some of our aging mothballed fleet in the dry docks just south of North Corner and have them open for the public to enjoy. So much potential for some of the Victorian era buildings and dry docks to be used to their full potential. I am coming home in September for a few days. How do I get access to the South Yard ropery and any other parts of South Yard for a visit? What are the costs and where is the parking?”
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“I have just returned from an absolutely brilliant day at the Naval Museum in the South Yard where I saw the possibility of a brighter future for Plymouth.
Firstly, Plymouth looks just wonderful in the sunshine. Where King Billy is situated I looked at people jumping in the sea, fishermen, yachts and simply the most gorgeous view with the Royal William Yard and views to the sea.
The Managing Director of Princess Yachts talked to the visitors about their plans and to see the ropewalk and the ropewalk managers building open (the latter for the first time) was magical. I wonder if Princess Yachts has something rather special in mind for the area, the MOD just wanted to hide it away.
Also the Naval Museum – though on a smaller footprint is now more accessible and I see the seeds of something altogether more substantial in the future. The volunteers are so proud of the history of the docks and that must be harnassed in a really positive way.
Imagine a fully funded naval museum with access from the city centre and the Barbican by boat, at last a proper tourist attraction that totally encompasses Plymouths maritime history.”