Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom

British 25 Pounder Field Gun, 1943

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

1. British 25 Pounder Field Gun, 1943 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Introduced in 1939, the 25 Pounder was the most numerous and famous British artillery gun of the Second World War. A 25 Pounder last fired on active service with the Special Air Service at Mirbat, Oman in 1972.
The example displayed here was a saluting gun used at the Tower of London until 2001. It was in service with the Honourable Artillery Company, whose emblem appears on the shield. The motto 'Arma Pacis Fulcra' translates as 'Armed Strength for Peace'.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 51° 30.51′ N, 0° 4.529′ 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 in front of the Waterloo Barracks within the walls of the Tower of London. 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. Nordenfelt Gun (a few steps from this marker); Captured Cannon (a few steps from this marker); Iron 9-pounder Gun (a few steps from this marker); On Guard

British 25 Pounder Field Gun image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

2. British 25 Pounder Field Gun

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Bronze 24-pounder Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); The Waterloo Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); The Waterloo Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); The White Tower and Roman City Wall (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 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Tower of London on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Honourable Artillery Company. (Submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Honourable Artillery Company Emblem image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

3. Honourable Artillery Company Emblem

Arma Pacis Fulcra

Arms are the Butresses for Peace
or
Armed Strength for Peace

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.