What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Alan John Villiers DSC 1903-1982 Master of square-rigged ships, Captain of Mayflower II, writer and photographer of the last days of sail lived here 1967-1982 Recorded plaque organisation: Oxfordshire Blue Plaques Board.
Captain Alan John Villiers DSC was a renowned master of square-rigged ships and captain of Mayflower II, celebrated for his writings and photographs documenting the era of sail. His work has been instrumental in preserving the maritime history and traditions of sailing ships.
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