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

Collapse at the Tower of London!

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 6, 2018

1. Collapse at the Tower of London! Marker

Inscription. Collapse at the Tower of London! Between 1238-40 Henry III expanded the castle beyond the Roman city boundary, ringing it with a new wall and whitewashing the Norman tower. He also built a magnificent western entrance which unfortunately collapsed the following year.

Londoners thought that the king was filling his castle with dungeons to imprison his enemies and they rejoiced when the gate-towers fell, believing it to be a sign of divine retribution. Today, Henry's outer wall survives but there is no visible sign of his gateway. The whitewashed Norman tower is still called the White Tower' although it has not been painted since the 17th century.

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

Location. 51° 30.562′ N, 0° 4.553′ 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 at the Tower of London. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4DR, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Tower in flames (here, next to this marker); The Norman Tower of London (here, next to this marker); London Wall (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Captured Cannon (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Waterloo Battery (about 90 meters away); On Guard (about 90 meters away); British 25 Pounder Field Gun, 1943 (about 90 meters away); The Waterloo Barracks (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 6, 2018

2. Collapse at the Tower of London! Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 290 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.