Location : ../.. > Ward > Plymouth > St. Peter & the Waterfront Ward > North Quay
Site/Position : By Quay side, opposite North Quay House, in middle of circular metal bench.

Main Transcription
Description : Lettering & imagery is raised. Text is in many different directions. Mounted on a tall white stand.
Transcription : NORTH QUAY / The line of / the present quayside / was completed by 1850 and / enclosed earlier developments. / The quayside was busy / with shipping and cargo, and dock labour would gather here waiting for work. / Nearby were coal stores, transit sheds and goods yards. Wines spices potatoes and tobacco were stored here. In north Quay House carpark coloured brickwork marks the position of older waterfront properties, built after 1650. These include what became known as Ceely's SALTHOUSE.
The remains of OLD TREE SLIP are also under the carpark running alongside the later Hawkers Avenue. The road takes its name from the Hawker Family, wine importers for over 300 years.

Additional Crests/Logos
Transcription : Lots of imagery - see photo. Discovery symbol.

Material : cast bronze

Reference Number : PLAQUE 067