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Marine Department (Royal Navy)
The Marine Department, originally called the Marine Office, was created in 1755 as a result of the formation of the Royal Marines, Corps of the Royal Marines and was a department within the British Admiralty, Admiralty. The department was a civilian Secretariat (administrative office), secretariat responsible for corresponding with the various Royal Marines, Royal Marine Divisions. It existed until 1809 when its functions were merged into the Marine Pay Department (Royal Navy), Marine Pay Department. The department was administered by the First Secretary to the Admiralty, First Secretary of the Marine who was supported by a deputy the Permanent Secretary to the Admiralty, Second Secretary of the Marine. History The Marine Department (originally called the Marine Office) was established in 1755 as a consequence of the creation of the Corps of the Royal Marines. under Admiralty control. The department was a civilian secretariat, whose role was to correspond and coordinate the adminis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whitehall
Whitehall is a road and area in the City of Westminster, Central London. The road forms the first part of the A roads in Zone 3 of the Great Britain numbering scheme, A3212 road from Trafalgar Square to Chelsea, London, Chelsea. It is the main thoroughfare running south from Trafalgar Square towards Parliament Square. The street is recognised as the centre of the Government of the United Kingdom and is lined with numerous departments and ministries, including the Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom), Ministry of Defence, Horse Guards (building), Horse Guards and the Cabinet Office. Consequently, the name "Whitehall" is used as a metonymy, metonym for the British Civil Service (United Kingdom), civil service and British government, government, and as the geographic name for the surrounding area. The name was taken from the Palace of Whitehall that was the residence of Kings Henry VIII of England, Henry VIII through to William III of England, William III, before its destruction b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
