TIMELINE of Newfoundland History, PART 1: The First Settlement in Newfoundland, Cupids 1610

Newfoundland was settled over 500 years ago. This 5-part video series provides a great overview of the history of this settlement. While some of the graphic elements have faded over time, the information provided is accurate, and much of the included archival footage (such as that of the seal fishery and shots along the early St. John's waterfront) is well worth watching!
Part 1 covers John Cabot's voyage in 1697, the English West Country merchants who controlled the Newfoundland fishery from England, Sir Humphrey Gilbert's claim of the Island for England, the story of pirate Peter Easton, and includes an interview with archeologist Bill Gilbert at the excavation site at Cupids, Newfoundland's very first settlement in 1610.
This was produced on VHS back in 1996 as a 49-minute overview of the history of this fabulous place and will help you to appreciate why Newfoundlanders are such a hardy, and hearty, people.
Please watch all 5 parts (about 10 minutes in length each) so as not to miss out on any of the vintage footage and the wonderful interviews contained therein.
And, please, Like, Share and SUBSCRIBE to this channel to check out some of my more recent (i.e. digital) video productions!