The Precinct in Rochester in Medway, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Mr. Tope's

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 27, 2026

1. Mr. Tope's Marker

Inscription. This was the home of Mr. Tope, the chief verger of the cathedral in "The Mystery of Edwin Drood". It is the last building mentioned in the writings of Charles Dickens.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.

Location. 51° 23.38′ N, 0° 30.226′ E. Marker is in Rochester, England, in Medway. It is in The Precinct. It is on High Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 High Street, Rochester, England ME1 1LB, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Abdication House (a few steps from this marker); Sir Cloudsley Shovel (within shouting distance of this marker); Dame Sybil Thorndike (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Dickens (within shouting distance of this marker); Rochester Castle Moat (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Saxon Cathedral (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Rochester Castle (about 120 meters away); 12th Century Chapter House (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.

Also see . . . The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Wikipedia). Overview:

The Mystery of Edwin Drood is a novel
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by English author Charles Dickens, originally published in 1870. It was his final novel and was left unfinished when he died.

(Submitted on June 23, 2026.)

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 27, 2026

2. Mr. Tope's Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.