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Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

Historic Royal Palaces

 
 
Historic Royal Palaces Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
1. Historic Royal Palaces Marker
Inscription.
Historic Royal Palaces
This Plaque Commemorates the Reopening of
Tower Hill
As a Place for Public Enjoyment by
Her Majesty The Queen
9 July 2004
The Project Was Supported By
The Heritage Lottery Fund
The Pool of London Partnership
and Sir Paul Getty
The Tower of London
World Heritage Site

 
Erected 2004.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
 
Location. 51° 30.504′ N, 0° 4.709′ W. Marker is in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. It can be reached from the intersection of Tower Hill and Trinity Square, on the left when traveling west. Located on the Tower of London Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4DJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in London and in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
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Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Wharfinger’s Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Wharfinger Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); William the Conqueror (within shouting distance of this marker); King Charles II (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tower's Community (within shouting distance of this marker); Queen Anne Boleyn (within shouting distance of this marker); A Royal Entrance (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.
 
Other markers no longer nearby. The fortress extends (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); A place of execution (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Tea on Tower Hill (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The royal menagerie leaves (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The coronation procession (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Entering the fortress (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently
Historic Royal Palaces Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
2. Historic Royal Palaces Marker
Beyond the wall are fortifications of the Tower of London
removed); Western entrance (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Tower in 1700 (was about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); The Byward Postern (was about 90 meters away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
 
Also see . . .
1. Tower of London. (Submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Tower of London on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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Nov. 9, 2026