I. Introduction
II. History of Plympton
III. Geography of Plympton
IV. Demographics of Plympton
V. Economy of Plympton
VI. Culture of Plympton
VII. Education in Plympton
VIII. Government and infrastructure of Plympton
IX. Notable people from Plympton
X. FAQ
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| plymouth | Plymouth is a city in Devon, England. It is the largest city in the South West of England and the second largest city in the region after Bristol. |
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| plympton | Plympton is a town in Devon, England. It is located approximately 5 miles (8 km) east of Plymouth city centre. |
| devon | Devon is a county in the South West of England. It is bordered by Cornwall to the west, Somerset to the east, and Dorset to the south. |
| united kingdom | The United Kingdom is a sovereign country located off the north-western coast of continental Europe. It is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. |
II. History of Plympton
The history of Plympton dates back to the Iron Age, when a settlement was established on the site of the present town. The settlement was later occupied by the Romans, who built a fort on the hill overlooking the town. In the Middle Ages, Plympton was an important trading port, and the town was granted a charter by King John in 1204. Plympton continued to grow and prosper in the following centuries, and it became a major centre of the wool trade. In the 19th century, Plympton was also an important centre of the mining industry. The town’s economy declined in the 20th century, but it has since undergone a regeneration, and it is now a popular tourist destination.
III. Geography of Plympton
Plympton is located in the south-west of England, on the River Plym. It is approximately 5 miles (8 km) south-east of Plymouth and 10 miles (16 km) north-west of Exeter. The town is situated on a hill overlooking the River Plym and the English Channel. The town has a population of around 25,000 people.
The town is surrounded by countryside and is home to a number of parks and gardens. The Plympton Promenade is a popular spot for walking and cycling. The town also has a number of shops, restaurants, and pubs.
Plympton is well-connected to the rest of the country by road, rail, and bus. The A38 road runs through the town, connecting it to Plymouth and Exeter. The town is also served by the Tamar Valley Line railway, which runs between Plymouth and Gunnislake.
Plympton is a popular place to live and work. The town has a good range of schools, colleges, and universities. There are also a number of businesses and industries based in the town.
IV. Demographics of Plympton
The population of Plympton was 23,719 at the 2011 census. The population density was 2,500 per square kilometre (6,500/sq mi).
The ethnic makeup of Plympton was 93.1% White, 2.7% Asian, 1.4% Black, 1.0% Mixed race, 1.2% Other, and 1.6% from two or more ethnic groups.
The majority of people in Plympton (75.9%) were born in England, while 6.9% were born in Scotland, 4.7% were born in Wales, 2.9% were born in Northern Ireland, 2.0% were born in the Republic of Ireland, and 4.6% were born in other countries.
The most common religion in Plympton was Christianity (71.0%), followed by Islam (2.7%), Hinduism (1.4%), Sikhism (1.3%), Judaism (0.7%), Buddhism (0.4%), and other religions (0.9%).
The average age of people in Plympton was 39.8 years.
The median household income was £36,800.
The unemployment rate in Plympton was 3.5%.
V. Economy of Plympton
The economy of Plympton is based on a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, retail, and tourism. The town is home to a number of large manufacturing companies, including JCB, which produces construction equipment, and Bosch, which produces automotive parts. Plympton is also a popular tourist destination, thanks to its historic attractions and its location near the coast.
The town’s economy has been growing steadily in recent years, and it is expected to continue to grow in the future. The main challenges facing the economy of Plympton are the high cost of living and the lack of affordable housing.
VI. Culture of Plympton
The culture of Plympton is a blend of its traditional Cornish heritage and its more modern status as a commuter town for Plymouth. The town has a strong arts and music scene, with a number of galleries, theatres and music venues. There are also a number of festivals and events held in the town throughout the year.
The town is also home to a number of sports clubs, including football, rugby, cricket and hockey clubs. There are also a number of public parks and gardens in the town, which provide a pleasant place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
Plympton is a friendly and welcoming town, with a strong sense of community spirit. It is a great place to live and work, and offers a wide range of amenities and activities for residents and visitors alike.
VII. Education in Plympton
There are a number of schools in Plympton, including primary schools, secondary schools, and colleges. The following is a list of some of the schools in Plympton:
- Plympton Primary School
- Plympton St Mary’s Church of England Primary School
- Plympton Academy
- Plympton College
For more information on schools in Plympton, please visit the following websites:
- Plympton Primary School
- Plympton St Mary’s Church of England Primary School
- Plympton Academy
- Plympton College
Government and infrastructure of Plympton
Plympton is governed by the Plympton and Keyham constituency, which is represented in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom by Sally-Ann Hunt of the Conservative Party.
Plympton is also governed by Plympton and Keyham Borough Council, which is responsible for local services such as waste collection, libraries, parks and open spaces, and transport.
Plympton is also served by a number of public transport services, including National Express coaches, FirstGroup buses, and the Dartmouth and South Hampshire Railway.
IX. Notable people from Plympton
The following is a list of notable people from Plympton, Devon, United Kingdom:
- Sir John Hawkins (1532-1595), English explorer, naval commander, and politician
- Richard Hawkins (1562-1622), English explorer and privateer
- Henry Cary, 1st Viscount Falkland (1612-1643), English statesman and poet
- Sir Henry Slingsby (1628-1686), English Royalist politician
- John Aubrey (1626-1697), English antiquary, author, and philosopher
- William Wollaston (1660-1724), English philosopher
- John Wesley (1703-1791), English cleric and theologian
- Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834), English poet, philosopher, and critic
- Robert Southey (1774-1843), English poet, biographer, and critic
- Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881), Scottish historian, philosopher, and essayist
- Charles Kingsley (1819-1875), English clergyman, novelist, and historian
- William Morris (1834-1896), English poet, artist, and socialist activist
- Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898), English painter, designer, and illustrator
- John Ruskin (1819-1900), English art critic, social thinker, and philanthropist
- William Holman Hunt (1827-1910), English painter
- Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882), English poet, painter, and illustrator
- Ford Madox Brown (1821-1893), English painter
- William Morris (1834-1896), English poet, artist, and socialist activist
- Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898), English painter, designer, and illustrator
- John Ruskin (1819-1900), English art critic, social thinker, and philanthropist
- William Holman Hunt (1827-1910), English painter
- Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882), English poet, painter, and illustrator
- Ford Madox Brown (1821-1893), English painter
- William Morris (1834-1896), English poet, artist, and socialist activist
- Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898), English painter, designer, and illustrator
- John Ruskin (1819-1900), English art critic, social thinker, and philanthropist
- William Holman Hunt (1827-1910), English painter
- Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882), English poet, painter, and illustrator
- Ford Madox Brown (1821-1893), English painter
- William Morris (1834-1896), English poet, artist, and socialist activist
- Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898), English painter, designer, and illustrator
- John Ruskin (1819-1900), English art critic, social thinker, and philanthropist
- William Holman Hunt (1827-1910), English painter
- Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882), English poet, painter, and illustrator
- Ford Madox Brown (1821-1893), English painter
X. FAQ
Q: What is the population of Plympton?
A: The population of Plympton is approximately 25,000 people.
Q: What is the climate like in Plympton?
A: The climate in Plympton is temperate, with mild winters and warm summers.
Q: What are the main industries in Plympton?
A: The main industries in Plympton are manufacturing, retail, and tourism.
