It was finally amalgamated with the Royal Navy in 1993. The Association of Wrens was founded in 1920 by Dame Katherine Furse, to help members stay in touch with each other and share their experiences.

Known as wrens, they were trained to don roles ranging from radio operators to meteorologists, as per Old Royal Navy College records. Besides reminiscing about her duties at the yard, she also ...

The statue depicts a navy Wren, a sailor and a marine commando. Mr Smith, who served on HMS Antrim, a County Class destroyer during the 1982 Falklands conflict, said the memorial meant everything ...