Plaque

Marine Society

Inscription

Site of the King's Arms Tavern where the first meeting of the Marine Society held on 23 June 1756.

Site: Marine Society & Garraways Coffee House (2 memorials)

EC3, Change Alley

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Marine Society

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Marine Society

From the Marine Society: "Founded with the aim of providing men to fight in t...

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Marine Society

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Garraways Coffee House

Garraways Coffee House

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