St Katharine's & Wapping in Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
A Place of Execution
Discover the Prison Story
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz
1. A Place of Execution Marker
From the 1100s, the Tower became an infamous prison. Between 1483 and 1941, 22 prisoners were executed inside the walls, including Queen Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry VIII, in 1536.Several hundred Tower prisoners were hanged or beheaded on Tower Hill, near this spot. These events attracted large crowds.
The last public execution on Tower Hill took place in 1780.
À partir des années 1100, la tour devint une prison tristement célèbre. Entre 1483 et 1941, 22 prisonniers furent exécutés à l’intérieur de ses murs, dont la reine Anne Boleyn, seconde épouse du roi Henri VIII, en 1536.
Plusieurs centaines de prisonniers de la Tour furent pendus ou décapités sur Tower Hill, situé non loin de là. Ces événements attiraient les foules.
La dernière exécution publique sur Tower Hill eut lieu en 1780.
A principios del siglo XII, la Torre se convirtió en una infame prisión. Entre 1483 y 1941, 22 prisioneros fueron ejecutados dentro de sus muros, incluida la reina Ana Bolena, segunda esposa del rey Enrique VIII, en 1536.
Varios cientos de prisioneros de la Torre fueron ahorcados o decapitados en Tower Hill,
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La última ejecución pública en Tower Hill tuvo lugar en 1780.
No início do século XII, a Torre passou a ser uma temida prisão. Entre 1483 e 1941, 22 prisioneiros foram executados no interior das suas muralhas, incluindo a Rainha Ana Bolena, a segunda mulher do Rei Henrique VIII, em 1536.
Várias centenas de prisioneiros da Torre foram enforcados ou decapitados em Tower Hill, próximo deste local. Estes eventos atraíam grandes multidões.
A última execução pública em Tower Hill ocorreu em 1780.
A partire dal XII secolo la Torre è divenuta una temibile prigione. Tra il 1483 e il 1941, all’interno delle sue mura sono stati giustiziati 22 prigionieri, tra cui nel 1536 la regina Anna Bolena, seconda moglie di Enrico VIII.
Centinaia di prigionieri della Torre sono stati impiccati o decapitati a Tower Hill, in prossimità di questo punto. Questi eventi attiravano grandi folle.
L’ultima esecuzione pubblica a Tower Hill ha avuto luogo nel 1780.
Ab Anfang des 12. Jahrhunderts wurde der Tower zu einem berüchtigten Gefängnis. Zwischen 1483 und 1941 wurden innerhalb
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026
2. A Place of Execution Marker
The marker is located across from the Tower of London.
Mehrere hundert Tower-Gefangene wurden unweit dieser Stelle auf dem Tower Hill gehängt oder enthauptet. Solche Ereignisse lockten zahlreiche Schaulustige an.
Die letzte öffentliche Hinrichtung auf dem Tower Hill fand im Jahr 1780 statt.
Od pierwszej dekady XII wieku w budynku mieścił sie słynny na cały świat więzienie. W latach 1483–1941 w jego murach stracono 22 więźniów, w tym królową Anne Boleyn, drugą żonę króla Henryka VIII, której egzekucję przeprowadzono w 1536 roku.
Kilkaset więźniów zostało powieszonych lub ściętych na pobliskim wzgórzu Tower Hill. Egzekucje zwykle przyciągały tłumy.
Ostatnia publiczna egzekucja na wzgórzu Tower Hill miała miejsce w 1780 roku.
С 1100-х годов Тауэр стал печально
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026
3. A Place of Execution Marker
The marker may be found in Wakefield Gardens, on Tower Hill across from the former moat.
Несколько сотен узников Тауэра были повешены или обезглавлены на холме Тауэр-Хилл, неподалёку от этого места. Эти события привлекали большие толпы людей.
Последняя публичная казнь на холме Тауэр-Хилл состоялась в 1780 г.
1100 এর শতক থেকে, টাউয়ারটি একটি কুখ্যাত কারাগারে পরিণত হয়েছিল। 1483 থেকে 1941 সালের মধ্যে 22 জন বন্দীকে মেয়াদের ভিতরে মৃত্যুদন্ড দেওয়া হয়েছিল, যার মধ্যে আছেন হেনরি 1536 সালে কিং হেনরি VIII-এর দ্বিতীয় স্ত্রী কুইন অ্যান বোলেন।
এই স্থানের কাছেই টাউয়ার হিল টাউয়ারের কয়েক শত বন্দীকে ফাঁসি দেওয়া হয়েছিল বা শিরচ্ছেদ করা হয়েছিল। এই ঘটনাগুলি বিপুল সংখ্যক জনতাকে আকর্ষণ করেছিল।
টাউয়ার হিল সর্বশেষ প্রকাশ্য মৃত্যুদন্ড সম্পাদিত হয়েছিল 1780 সালে।
1100年代からロンドン塔は牢獄として使用され、るようになった。1483年から1941年までにタワー内で22人の囚人が処刑されている。そのなかには、1536年に死罪となったヘンリ八世の2番目の妃アン・ブーリンもいる。
ロンドン塔の囚人たち数百は近くのタワー・ヒルで絞首刑や斬首刑に処せられた。処刑には多くの見物人が集まった。
タワー・ヒルでは1780年に最後の公開処刑が行われた。
从12世纪开始，伦敦塔就成为了著名的监狱。在1483年至1941年间，有22位囚犯在塔内被处决，包括在1536年被处决的国王亨利八世第二任太太安妮·博林王后。
有数百伦敦塔囚犯在希尔塔被吊死或斩首，位置就在附近。这些活动吸引了大批群众围观。
在1780年，希尔塔进行了最后一次公开行刑。
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The Beheading of the Rebel Lords on Great Tower Hill
Erected by Historic Royal Palaces.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1483.
Location. 51° 30.586′ N, 0° 4.592′ W. Marker is in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. It is in St Katharine's & Wapping. It can be reached from Tower Hill west of Trinity Square, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 Tower Hill, Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4DJ, 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: Wakefield Gardens (here, next to this marker); The Origins of the Tower (here, next to this marker); The Tower Liberty (a few steps from this marker); London Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Trinity House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Trinity House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tower Hill Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Trinity House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Tower in flames (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Collapse at the Tower of London! (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Norman Tower of London (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Confirmed Executions at the Tower of London (Capital Punishment UK). (Submitted on September 23, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 23, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
