St Katharine's & Wapping in Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Tower Hill Passageway: Hay's Galleria

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

1. Tower Hill Passageway: Hay's Galleria Marker

Inscription. Hay’s Galleria, once called Hay’s Wharf, was built in the 1850s to contain the cargoes brought into the Pool of London from all over the world by merchant ships. In the early 20th century, this area was known as ‘The Larder of London’. Now restored to its original magnificence, it contains shops, cafes, bars and craft stalls.

Erected 2001 by The Tower of London.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 51° 30.568′ N, 0° 4.549′ 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 Tower Bridge Approach, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110-102 Tower Hill, Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4SG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in London

and 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,

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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: The London Wall Walk (here, next to this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: St Katharine Docks (here, next to this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Butler's Wharf (here, next to this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Anne Boleyn (here, next to this marker); Tower Hill Medieval Postern (a few steps from this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Jousting and Tournaments (a few steps from this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Elizabeth I (a few steps from this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Wakefield and St Thomas's Tower (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Norman Tower of London (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Collapse at the Tower of London! (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Tower in flames (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Hay's Galleria (Wikipedia).

Hay's Galleria Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

2. Hay's Galleria Marker

This work by artist Stephen B Whatley represents the nearby Hay's Galleria.

Hay's Galleria is a mixed use building in the London Borough of Southwark situated on the south bank of the River Thames featuring offices, restaurants, shops, and flats. Originally a warehouse and associated wharf (Hay's Wharf) for the port of London, it was redeveloped in the 1980s. It is a Grade II listed structure.

(Submitted on September 25, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Tower Hill Underpass image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

3. Tower Hill Underpass

This underpass contains dozens of works related to the history of the Tower of London.

Hay's Galleria image. Click for full size.

By Diliff - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0

4. Hay's Galleria

A perspective corrected view of Hay's Galleria in Southwark, London, United Kingdom.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 25, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.