A white rectangular plaque tells a story of naval greatness. This is the Admiral Jellicoe Plaque. It commemorates Admiral of the Fleet Earl Jellicoe. He lived here from 1859 to 1935.
The Greater London Council erected this plaque in 1975. It stands at 25 Draycott Place, Chelsea SW3 2SH. This site marks where a great man once resided.
But that’s not the only place Jellicoe is remembered. In Trafalgar Square, part of a larger memorial honors him. These fountains and busts exist to ensure their service is never forgotten. Parliament erected them to honor Admirals Jellicoe and Beatty. The Jellicoe & Beatty plaque lies in the ground between the two fountains.
But there is also the Jellicoe Express. This Royal Navy train ran daily between London and Thurso. It operated during both world wars. The train transported service personnel. They traveled to naval bases around the country. Scapa Flow was one of these. The Jellicoe Express plaque can be found at Euston Railway Station, fixed to one of the main pillars in the central waiting area of the station.
So as we stand before this plaque, remember Admiral Jellicoe. He was a man of great importance. His legacy lives on. It lives on in plaques, memorials, and even a train.