Statue of Sir Francis Drake. The Hoe, Plymouth, Devon UK

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Statue of Sir Francis Drake standing on the spot where he was playing bowls when told the Spanish Armada was heading for England. The Hoe, Plymouth, Devon UK

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Size: 5120px × 3426px
Location: The Hoe, Plymouth, Devon UK
Photo credit: © Neil Cooper / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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