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

Wharfinger Cottage

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

1. Wharfinger Cottage Marker

Inscription.
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. 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,

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it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Wharfinger’s Cottage (here, next to this marker); The Tower's Community (within shouting distance of this marker); The Western Entrance (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Royal Palaces (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tower Under Attack (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.

Other markers no longer nearby. Western entrance (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Tower of London foreshore (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Saluting Battery (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The royal menagerie leaves (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The coronation procession (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Entering the fortress (was within shouting distance

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

2. Wharfinger Cottage Marker

of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Queen’s Stairs (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The fortress extends (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); A place of execution (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Tea on Tower Hill (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Byward Postern (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

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.)

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

3. Wharfinger Cottage Marker

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

4. Wharfinger Cottage Marker

The marker has been redesigned as of 2026, however, the text remains identical.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 2,466 times since then and 222 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 4. submitted on September 26, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.