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

Saluting Battery

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

1. Saluting Battery Marker

Inscription.
Cannon have been fired in celebration from Tower Wharf for centuries. Henry VIII marked the coronation of his second wife, Anne Boleyn, with a cannon salute. On your right is the battery where modern guns are fired today to commemorate royal anniversaries, state visits and the State Opening of Parliament.

Sixty-two gun salutes are fired for royal occasions such as the Queen's actual and official birthdays. Forty-one are fired at the State Opening of Parliament, and when a foreign head of state arrives on an official visit to the Queen.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 51° 30.452′ N, 0° 4.688′ 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 walkway along the River Thames. 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. The Tower of London foreshore (here, next to this marker); The Queen’s Stairs (a few steps from this marker); Western entrance (a few steps from this marker); The Byward Postern (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tower Wharf

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Bell Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Wharfinger Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Entering the fortress (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). 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.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

2. Saluting Battery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.