St Katharine's & Wapping in Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Wardrobe Tower
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026
1. Wardrobe Tower Marker
[English:]King Richard I built the Wardrobe Tower on top of the old Roman city wall in about 1190.
The tower became part of a large building that housed the Great Wardrobe. The king or queen stored portable valuables there, such as jewels, furniture and armour. Later the Ordnance Office, which supplied military equipment, used the building. It was demolished between 1878 and 1883.
Le roi Richard Ier fit bâtir la tour de la Garde-robe sur le vieux mur de la cité romaine vers 1190.
La tour fut annexée dans un grand bâtiment qui abritait la Garde-robe royale. Le roi et la reine y conservaient des objets précieux transportables, tels que des joyaux, des meubles et des armures. Le bâtiment fut employé par la suite par le service royal de l’armement, qui fournissait des équipements militaires. Elle fut démolie entre 1878 et 1883.
En torno a 1190, el rey Ricardo I construyó la Torre del Guardarropa sobre la antigua muralla romana de la ciudad.
La torre se integraría en un edificio más grande que contenía el Gran Guardarropa. El rey o la reina almacenaba aquí objetos valiosos portátiles, como joyas, mobiliario
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O Rei Ricardo I construiu a Torre do Guarda-Roupa no cimo da antiga muralha da cidade de origem romana, em cerca de 1190.
A torre tornou-se parte de um grande edifício que albergava o Grande Guarda-Roupa. O rei ou a rainha guardavam aí os seus valores móveis, como as jóias, o mobiliário e as armaduras. Mais tarde, o Departamento do Arsenal, que fornecia o equipamento militar, ocupou o edifício. Foi demolido entre 1878 e 1883.
Re Riccardo I fece costruire la torre del Guardaroba sulle antiche mura di cinta romane intorno al 1190.
La torre divenne parte di un grande edificio che conteneva il guardaroba reale. Il re o la regina conservavano qui oggetti di valore trasportabili, come gioielli, arredi e armature. In seguito, l’edificio fu utilizzato dall’ufficio d’artiglieria, che forniva attrezzature militari. Fu demolito tra il 1878 e il 1883.
Um 1190 ließ König Richard I. den Wardrobe Tower über der alten römischen Stadtmauer errichten.
Der Turm wurde Teil
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026
2. Wardrobe Tower Marker
The marker is located in front of the Roman Wall, near a sign marked "Wardrobe Tower," on the path towards the White Tower.
Król Ryszard I wybudował Wardrobe Tower na rzymskich murach miejskich około 1190 r.
Budynek ten stał się częścią większego kompleksu pomieszczeń do przechowywania przedmiotów należących do rodziny królewskiej (ang. Great Wardrobe). Przechowywano tu rzeczy wartościowe, np. klejnoty, meble oraz zbroję. W późniejszym czasie był wykorzystywany przez urząd zaopatrzenia armii królewskiej (ang. Ordnance Office). Budynek ten został zburzony w latach 1878–83.
Гардеробная башня была построена над древнеримской городской стеной приблизительно в 1190 г. по приказу короля Ричарда I.
Башня стала частью большого здания, в котором располагался Большой гардероб. Монархи хранили там движимые ценности, такие как драгоценности, мебель и доспехи. Позднее это здание использовалось отделом артиллерийско-технической службы, которая занималась поставкой военного оборудования. Оно было разрушено между 1878 и 1883 гг.
রাজা প্রথম রিচার্ড ওয়ারড্রোব 1190 এর কাছাকাছি সময়ে প্রাচীন রোমান কামরার দেয়ালে তৈয়ারি নির্মাণ করেছিলেন।
টাওয়ারটি একটি বৃহত্তর ভবন এর অংশ ছিলেন যেখানে গ্রেট ওয়ারড্রোব অবস্থিত ছিল, রাজা বা রাণী এবং বংশধরদের মূল্যবান সামগ্রীসহ মণি, দেশল মণিহার, আসবাবপত্র ও কুর্চ মজুত করতে অনুগত্য, যা সামরিক সরবরাহ সরবরাহ করত। তৎশেষাৎ এবাদত করলেন 1878 ও 1883 এর মধ্যে এটাকে ফেলস করা হয়েছিলে।
国王理查一世大约于1190年在旧罗马城墙上建造了衣橱塔。
这座塔成为容纳大衣橱部的大型建筑的一部分。国王或王后将方便携带的贵重物品（比如珠宝、家具和钥匙）存放在这里，这栋楼之后供军需局所用，供应武器设备。此塔于1878年1883年间拆除。
1190年ごろローマ人が建設した都市城壁の上に、リチャード一世がウォードローブ・タワーを建設しました。
塔は大きな建物に組み込まれ、建物内には国王女王が宝石、家具、鍵といった貴重品を保管する「グレート・ウォードローブ」が置かれました。後には軍需品を供給する兵站部が使用するようになりました。建物は1878年から1883年にかけて解体されました。
Erected by Historic Royal Palaces.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1190.
Location. 51° 30.473′ N, 0° 4.535′ W. Marker is in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. It is in St Katharine's & Wapping. It can be reached from the intersection of Tower Bridge Approach and Tower Hill, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4AB, 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: Bronze 24-pounder Cannon (a few steps from this marker); Bronze Fortress Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); Army Stores and Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Bronze Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Logistic Corps Departure (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron 9-pounder Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); Medieval Jewish Prisoners (within shouting distance of this marker); Queen Eleanor of Provence (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.
Other markers no longer nearby. The White Tower and Royal Armouries (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The White Tower and Roman City Wall (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); White Tower and the Two Princes (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . The royal household in the medieval period (Historic Royal Palaces).
Acquiring goods was a challenge and the Great Wardrobe’s staff frequently travelled to fairs and markets. They also employed tailors to make clothing for the king, furnishings for domestic spaces, vestments for use in royal chapels, and even flags and banners. Storing so many bulky goods was tricky and the Great Wardrobe had a permanent store at the Tower of London.(Submitted on September 27, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
