PLYMOUTH BARBICAN - Old Sea Salt

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PLYMOUTH BARBICAN

The Barbican area, of the modern City of Plymouth, seems to have an atmosphere all of its own. Its narrow streets, lined by buildings some dated back to the Tudor period, provide a feeling as "how it was" during past times. The stories of Sir Francis Drake, and the journey of the Pilgrim Fathers, to the then New World, in, brings tourists to visit all year round.

The Sutton Harbour area, now hosts many restaurants and Public Houses along with retail shops. It is still a working fishing port and yachting centre. The National Marine Aquarium is situated across the lock at the entrance of the harbour.

It is however, its historical appeal that locals and visitors alike, look to enjoy. The feeling of the olden times and the life that existed is just magical.

The Old Sea Salt

It’s good to be ashore, I tell ‘ee
It’s good to be ashore
A tale or two I tell ‘ee
Eight, maybe more

Life at sea is hard I tell ‘ee
In gales and rain upon the mast
Cling tight to the rigging I tell ‘ee
If not, this day will be thy last

Sail the seven seas I tell ‘ee
Away from Plymouth town
Make a man of ‘ee I tell ‘ee
As the waves toss up and down

Ay, a smoke of me pipe is good I tell ‘ee
And a tot of rum or two
My pigtail tarred well I tell ‘ee
Will ‘tract the ladies too

It’s the smell of the sea I tell ‘ee
That chose this life for me
I will be rich with gold I tell ‘ee
The bounty will set me free

Last voyage was tough I tell ‘ee
Last voyage was sure tough
Pirates set upon us I tell ‘ee
We fought hard and rough

We saw them off I tell ‘ee
We truly saw them off
Life changed then I tell ‘ee
And we tossed our hats alof’

We came home heroes I tell ‘ee
Our smiles beamed broad and grand
Folk from afar cheered I tell ‘ee
Proud to shake our hand

As I sit and tell this yarn I tell ‘ee
My mind is asking me why
Though I can see all of you I tell ‘ee
Why can’t you see I?

© Ray Steed 2012

[Ray]

In reply to a recent question.The Old Sea Salt, was based on a sailor in the Royal Navy, in the early 19th century. Nelson's Navy.

[Ray]

A great bite to eat, can be found at Captain Jaspers.