Plymouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
National Armada Memorial
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018
1. National Armada Memorial
Of a National Memorial Was Laid in the Presence of Naval, Military and Civic Representatives, by the Right Worshipful the Mayor of this Borough, Alderman H.J. Waring, Esquire, J.P. on Thursday July 19th 1888.
Being the Three Hundredth Anniversary
Of the First Sighting the Spanish Armada
From the Plymouth Hoe
Patron Her Majesty Queen Victoria
( back )
Erected by public subscription was unveiled October 21 1890 by
Admiral H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh K.G. on Behalf
Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, Patron
General Committee
His Grace the Duke of Norfolk President
Sir H.J. Waring J.P. Chairman
W. Binns Deputy
A. Hingston J.P. J.P. Paige Treasurers
W.H.K. Wright Secretary
A. Croser C.F. Burnaro J.P. R. Bufnard J.J. Crealock A.B. Debnam
G.H. Inskip R.N. W. Hallke F.C. Lane H.N. Nevins A.H. Varnier F.J. Webb
London Committee Professor J.K. Laughton Chairman C. Wolmer Williams P.H.P. Wippell Secretary
Erected 1890.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events
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Location. 50° 21.917′ N, 4° 8.5′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, England. Marker is at the intersection of Osborne Place and Citadel Road, on the left when traveling south on Osborne Place. Located on the Hoe Promenade. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plymouth, England PL1 2PA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Plymouth RAF Monument (a few steps from this marker); Plymouth Naval Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Plymouth Naval Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Plymouth Naval Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Drake Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Smeaton Lighthouse (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Laboratory on the Hoe (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named The Laboratory on the Hoe (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.
Also see . . .
1. Armada Memorial. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Spanish Armada. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 25, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018
2. National Armada Memorial
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018
3. National Armada Memorial
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018
4. National Armada Memorial
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018
5. National Armada Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
