THE ROYAL NAVY SUBMARINERS’ MEMORIAL

After the First World War, in 1921 the sum of £2,130 was raised by public subscription to create a “Memorial tablet to the Officers and Men of the Submarine Service Royal Navy” on the Embankment on the north side of the river Thames. It was dedicated in June 1922 and remains a highly important place in the hearts and minds of all submariners. Each year on the Sunday before the National Remembrance Day, a Submariners’ Remembrance Service is held in the grounds of the Middle Temple. These are directly opposite the Embankment Memorial. It is well attended by local dignitaries, serving and veteran…