Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Wharfinger Cottage
There has been a cottage on this site for at least 200 years. Originally, it was the home of the Controller of the Tower Wharf, known as the Wharfinger.
Until the late 19th century, the Wharf was a busy dockside. Weapons, gunpowder and other military supplies were shipped to and from the Tower, where they were stored and secured under the Wharfinger’s supervision.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 51° 30.471′ N, 0° 4.736′ W. Marker is in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Western entrance (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tower of London foreshore (within shouting distance of this marker); Saluting Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Royal Palaces (within shouting distance of this marker); The royal menagrie leaves (within shouting distance of this marker); The coronation procession (within shouting distance of this marker); Entering the fortress (within shouting distance of this marker); The Queen’s Stairs (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.
Also see . . .
1. Tower of London. (Submitted on May 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Tower of London on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
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