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Sunday: The Mayflower - 400 years

29/12/2019

The Mayflower - 400 years

BBC Radio 4 - Sunday, The Mayflower - 400 years

The legacy of the Puritans, 400 years after they arrived in New England on the Mayflower.

Emily Buchanan explores the legacy of the Puritans, 400 years after they arrived in New England aboard the Mayflower.

In the autumn of 1620, 102 passengers set sail from England aboard the Mayflower. Many of those sailing were Puritans, looking for the freedom to practice their religious ideas. Others wanted a fresh start in the New World. The treacherous journey took 66 days and as the Pilgrims established their new colony they battled harsh winters, disease and internal dissent.

As the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s journey is about to be commemorated, Emily Buchanan explores the Pilgrim’s journey, their relationship with Native Americans and discovers how their political and religious beliefs helped shape modern America.

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David Cook
Dan Tierney

Series Producer: 
Amanda Hancox

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