The Chronicles of the Mayflower Pilgrims – as told by Ratty!

Join us on an adventure from Lincolnshire to America and find out what it was really like on board the Mayflower. Created by TaleGate Theatre Productions Ltd, a touring theatre company dedicated to producing top quality theatre, in any given space or scenario. Supported by Arts Council England and West Lindsey District Council.

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On 10th May 1608, a group of Separatists began their escape from Gainsborough’s riverside up the River Trent to Immingham and then on to Amsterdam. The Pilgrims lived in Holland for twelve years before some…
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Discover Gainsborough’s connection to the Mayflower story! Gainsborough has a special connection to the Mayflower story, as separatist movements who journeyed to America originated in this region. A group of Separatists were thought to have…
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