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

Tower Hill Passageway: William the Conqueror

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

1. Tower Hill Passageway: William the Conqueror Marker

Inscription. The Tower of London was founded by the Duke of Normandy, William the Conqueror (William I, reigned 1066–1087), after his invasion of England in 1066. He needed a castle in London to impose his control on the city and to protect himself from attack. This painting is inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry, which tells the story of the Norman Conquest.

Erected 2001 by The Tower of London.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1066 CE.

Location. 51° 30.582′ N, 0° 4.565′ 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: 134 Tower Hill, Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 2LY, 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

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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: Tower Hill Passageway: Yeoman Warders (here, next to this marker); The Pool of London (here, next to this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Panoramic View of the Tower (a few steps from this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Queen’s Guard (a few steps from this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Crown Jewels — St Edward's Crown (a few steps from this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Chapel of St John the Evangelist (a few steps from this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Henry III (a few steps from this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Wakefield Tower (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.

Also see . . . The Story of the Tower of London.

The Tower of London was built in the 1070s by William the Conqueror. Fresh from his victory and coronation but nervous of rebellion, William began to build this massive stone fortress to defend and proclaim his royal power. It took around 20 years to build.

(Submitted on September 26, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

2. Tower Hill Passageway: William the Conqueror Marker

This painting by artist Stephen B Whatley, part of a series, is based upon the Bayeux Tapestry.

Engraving from a set of the complete Bayeux tapestry, published in 1823 image. Click for full size.

Charles Alfred Stothard - The tapestry of Bayeux, Public Domain

3. Engraving from a set of the complete Bayeux tapestry, published in 1823

Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 26, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.