Francis Cooke, a wool-comber from Norwich England, traveled during the early 17th century to Leyden Holland, where he married Hester Mahieu in the Walloon Church.  They were later blessed with five (5) children.  In 1620, he and his entire family left Leyden on the ship Speedwell with the intent of sailing to the New World.  In a sudden turn of events, Speedwell was deemed unseaworthy, forcing those onboard to alter their plans.  Francis and his son, John, continued to the New World as passengers on the ship Mayflower, while the remaining family members returned to Leyden. His family was unable to receive passage to America until July of 1623 on the  ship Anne.  Children are enthralled with Goodman Cooke’s engaging adventures.  They’re taken on an emotional roller coaster as they watch Goodman Cooke act out his tale.  His program begins with a lesson in  “proper 17th century courtesy” and ends with an Old English song played on a penny whistle.