Greenwich in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
James Clavell Square
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 7, 2018
1. James Clavell Square Marker
This Square is named after James Clavell, the famous author, screenwriter film director and producer. His connection to Firepower, The Royal Artillery Museum and Woolwich is through his service in the Royal Artillery. In May 1941 he was appointed to a commission in the Royal Artillery as Second Lieutenent reserve Anti-Aircraft Regiment and 35th LAA (Light Anti-Aircraft) Regiment. After being promoted to Captain he was posted to Woolwich in 1946.
His first book, King Rat, was based on his experience as a Gunner Officer in Changi jail and he also wrote the famous novel Shogun.
James Clavell died in September 1994. His work and service as a gunner are remembered at The Royal Arsenal and Firepower, The Royal Artillery Museum. On 31 March 2004 April Clavell, his widow, unveiled the plaque naming the square. The Royal Artillery Library is also named after James Clavell and the refurbishment of the building benefited from a generous donation from his widow.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Military.
Location. 51° 29.668′ N, 0° 4.248′ E. Marker is in Greenwich, England, in Greater London. Marker can be reached from the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gun 2/86 (a few steps from this marker); Gun 2/75 (a few steps from this marker); Gun 2/46 (a few steps from this marker); Gun 2/90 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gun 2/91 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gun 28/10 (within shouting distance of this marker); East & West Riverside Guardrooms (within shouting distance of this marker); The Royal Arsenal (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenwich.
Also see . . .
1. Royal Arsenal History. (Submitted on June 9, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Royal Arsenal on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 9, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. James Clavell on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 9, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 7, 2018
2. James Clavell Square Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 7, 2018
3. James Clavell Square
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 7, 2018
4. Guns on James Clavell Square
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 721 times since then and 113 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 4. submitted on June 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
