Plymouth Hoe Panoramic - The Missing Jack

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Plymouth Hoe Panoramic

The old lighthouse, Smeaton’s Tower, looks out across the sea to the Eddy stone reef, where it once stood. The tower, is a symbol of Plymouth, that people relate too. This was the place, according to folklore, where Sir Francis Drake once played bowls, while awaiting the arrival of the Spanish Armada.

On the water’s edge, lies the Tinside Pool Lido. Recently renovated, it is popular with locals and visitors alike. Just across the water, is Mount Batten pier. Easily reached by ferry from the Barbican, the pier, itself is a place to walk and take in the view, or do a spot of fishing.

With Cornwall to the west, and the intriguing Drake’s Island, Plymouth Hoe remains quite natural. A place to visit and enjoy.




The Missing Jack

Morning land lubbers, fancy a game?
Aye, Sir Francis, we feel the same.
The Hoe is free, and the weather is fine,
Bowl a few woods, with a goblet of wine.
Roll up the jack, pitch it just right,
Bowl a wood finely, in the line of sight.
Off goes another, curves like an arc,
Comes to rest, spot on the mark.
Sir” the Armada is coming, “sails just been seen”,
“Don’t worry ‘bout that, I’ve me eye on t ‘ere green”.
“Your ship is all ready, I’ll give first mate a shout”,
“Don’t worry just yet, as the tide is still out”.
Time moved along and, the game indeed won,
Sir Francis did smile, “prize of five shillin: a grand sum”,
“Now where’s me ship? not to ‘ard to find”,
“We ‘avn’t got much ammo, aboard that there ‘ind”,
Cannon’s plus powder, balls in a stack,
300 of ‘um, ready, four woods and a Jack.