Greenwich in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Dial Square
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 7, 2018
1. Dial Square Marker
In 1886 workers in Dial Square formed Dial Square Football Club, soon changing their name to Royal Arsenal. The football club was formed to break the monotony of every day life in a munitions factory and by 1890 they were proclaimed “Champions of the South”, attracting the top northern teams to London and playing in one of the most modern grounds in the country. In 1904, now known as Woolwich Arsenal, they were the first southern team to play in English football's top division. The club moved to Highbury in 1913 and became ‘Arsenal’ the following year. The Club has since become one of the most successful teams in England, renowned throughout the world and moved to its current Emirates Stadium in 2006. It never forgets its origins as a club created to bring people together with the common love of football.
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In 1764 a sundial was erected over the main entrance and it is this building, now called Dial Square, which survives.
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The famous cannon crest was first adopted by Royal Arsenal FC in 1904. The
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Dial Square. One of the oldest remaining structures by Sir John Vanburgh and Nicholas Hawksmoor, c.1717-20, the Dial Square complex was a double courtyard housing smithies and turning shops in one and armourer's shops and accommodations in the other The sundial over the archway dates from 1764.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 51° 29.519′ N, 0° 4.154′ E. Marker is in Greenwich, England, in Greater London. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Plumstead Road and Woolwich New Road, on the right when traveling west. Located on No. 1 Street in the Royal Woolwich Arsenal. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenwich, England SE18 6AE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Main Guard House (here, next to this marker); Nike (a few steps from this marker); Saxony Demi Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Woolwich Market (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Firepower (about 210 meters away); The Paper Cartridge Factory (about 210 meters away); Wellington HQ / Royal Laboratory (about 210 meters away); The Royal Arsenal (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenwich.
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 7, 2018
2. Dial Square Marker
Dial Arch, the entrance to Dial Square, with the sundial above, is behind the marker.
1. Arsenal Football Club. (Submitted on June 9, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Royal Arsenal History. (Submitted on June 9, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Royal Arsenal on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 9, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 7, 2018
3. The Sundial over Dial Arch
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 466 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
