Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Waterloo Barracks
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
1. The Waterloo Barracks Marker
On 15 June 1845, the Duke of Wellington, hero of the Battle of Waterloo and Constable of the Tower, laid the foundation stone of these barracks, named after his greatest victory. Built to house up to 1,000 soldiers, the barracks were designed by the Royal Engineers. The soldier outside is part of the garrison tradition, still active and guarding the Tower today.
Today, the Waterloo Barracks contain a smaller barracks, offices and the Jewel House. The building also overlooks the military Parade Ground. The ceremonial public duty of the soldiers stationed here is to guard the Crown jewels and the Queen’s House on behalf of the monarch. They can come from any branch of the armed forces of Britain and the Commonwealth.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical date for this entry is June 15, 1845.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 51° 30.509′ N, 0° 4.582′ W. Marker was in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. It could be reached from Tower Hill close to
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Regionally, this marker was in London and in the Greater South East. Globally, it was 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 found itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: The Waterloo Battery (a few steps from this marker); London’s Jews Protect the Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Captured Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Army Stores and Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); British 25 Pounder Field Gun, 1943 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bronze 24-pounder Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Nordenfelt Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron 9-pounder Gun
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
2. Coldstream Guards On Duty at the Waterloo Barracks
Other markers no longer nearby. On Guard (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Coldharbour Gate tower and Innermost Ward wall (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); White Tower and the Two Princes (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. Tower of London. (Submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Tower of London on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 2,500 times since then and 200 times this year. Last updated on September 27, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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