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

Tower Hill Passageway: Henry VIII

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

1. Tower Hill Passageway: Henry VIII Marker

Inscription. Henry VIII (reigned 1509–1547) is most famous for sending prisoners to the Tower, including 2 of his 6 wives, and several political and religious opponents.

Erected 2001 by The Tower of London.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1509.

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 what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tower Hill Passageway: Murder of the Two Princes

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(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 Story of the Tower of London (Historic Royal Palaces).

Henry VIII modernised the rooms inside in preparation for the coronation of his new bride, Anne Boleyn in 1533. She and the King feasted here in splendour the night before Anne processed in triumph through the City of London to Westminster Abbey. Three years later Anne was back at the Tower, this time accused of adultery and treason. She was held in the same luxurious lodgings before being executed by sword on Tower Green.

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

Henry VIII, by Stephen B Whatley image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

2. Henry VIII, by Stephen B Whatley

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

3. Tower Hill Passageway: Henry VIII Marker

The portrait is part of a series depicted in the underpass leading from Tower Hill to the Tower of London.

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 7 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.