Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Memorial Stone

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

1. Memorial Stone Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This Memorial Stone
was laid by
H.R.H. Albert Edward, Prince of Wales. K.G.
On behalf of Her Majesty Queen Victoria.
Monday June 21st. 1886.
in the 50th Year of Her Majesty’s long happy and prosperous reign.
The Right Hon. John Staples. Lord Mayor.
David Evans Esq. Alderman Sheriff
Thomas Clarke Esq. Alderman Sheriff
Edward Atkinson Esq. Chairman of the Bridge House Estates Committee
Horace Jones Esq. P.P.R.I.B.A. City Architect
John Wolfe Barry Esq. M.I.C.E. Engineer

Erected 1886.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical date for this entry is June 21, 1886.

Location. 51° 30.41′ N, 0° 4.473′ W. Marker is in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Tower Bridge Road and St Katharine's Way, on the right when traveling south. Located on the west wall on the north side of the Tower Bridge on the walk 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

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

2. Memorial Stone Marker

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. Tower Bridge (a few steps from this marker); City of London Tower Bridge (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named City of London Tower Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Corporation of London Tower Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Cast iron 12-pounder Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); History beneath your feet (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron 13-inch Mortar and Bed (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron 13-inch Mortar (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

3. Memorial Stone Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.