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

Tower Hill Passageway: Murder of the Two Princes

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

1. Tower Hill Passageway: Murder of the Two Princes Marker

Inscription. The most famous unsolved mystery of the Tower of London. In 1483, two young princes, Edward V and Richard Duke of York, were lodged in the Tower of London. They were never seen alive again, and many people believe that they were murdered on the orders of their uncle, who became the king, Richard III.

Erected 2001 by The Tower of London.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1483.

Location. 51° 30.577′ N, 0° 4.571′ 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 4DJ, 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,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in

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what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tower Hill Passageway: Henry VIII (here, next to this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Henry VIII’s Armour (here, next to this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Chapel of St John the Evangelist (here, next to this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Henry III (here, next to this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Wakefield Tower (here, next to this marker); Tower Hill Passageway: Bloody Tower and Traitors’ Gate (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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.

Also see . . . The Princes in the Tower (Historic Royal Palaces).

The disappearance of the 'Princes in the Tower', Edward V and his brother Richard, Duke of York in 1483 is one of the most intriguing 'murders' of the Tower of London. The mysterious episode unfolded with sinister speed over a single summer, yet is still being debated by historians centuries later.

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

Murder of the Two Princes by Stephen B Whatley image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

2. Murder of the Two Princes by Stephen B Whatley

This image is the central of three paintings found in the Tower of London underpass.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

3. Tower Hill Passageway: Murder of the Two Princes Marker

The inscription is part of a series of panels.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 5 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.