The Operation Tiger memorial stands on Slapton Sands in South Devon. Operation Tiger took place in late April 1944. It … More
Category: History
MGB 81
Motor gunboat 81 was built for the Royal Navy in 1942. It is believed to be the only gunboat in … More
HMS Trafalgar
The launch of HMS Trafalgar HMS Trafalgar was a 120 gun ship of the Line built at Woolwich in 1840-41. … More
Mary Rose
In January 1510, Henry VIII signed a warrant for the construction of two new warships. The largest of the two … More
HMS Warrior
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
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4468 Mallard
4468 Mallard was built at Doncaster in 1938. The A4 class was designed for the North-Eastern Railway by Sir Nigel … More
Statues and Monuments: Smithfield Peace
Smithfield is an area in the city of London. In early Medieval times, it was one of the few areas … More
Statues and Monuments: West Gate, Twickenham
The original West Gate at Twickenham rugby stadium contains a number of memorials. On top of the gates are 4 … More
Osmington White Horse
The Osmington White Horse is a figure cut into a limestone hill just north of Weymouth. It dates from 1808 … More