What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: HMS Mercury This building was originally The Green Dragon public house which was the 'local' for the nearby naval married quarters that were occupied by personnel serving HMS Mercury, the Royal Navy Communications and Navigation School that occupied the 120 acre Leydene Estate 7 miles north of here from 1941 to 1993 Recorded plaque organisation: HMS Mercury Blue Plaque Scheme.
HMS Mercury served as a crucial Royal Navy Communications and Navigation School during World War II and through the Cold War, playing an important role in training naval personnel. The Green Dragon public house was central to the social life of those stationed at HMS Mercury, reflecting the broader impact of military installations on local communities.
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