St Katharine's & Wapping in Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
White Tower and the Two Princes
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
1. White Tower and the Two Princes Marker
The skeletons of two boys were found hidden under this staircase, when a building protecting the entrance to the White Tower was demolished in 1674. Many people, including Charles II believed that they were the remains of two who disappeared in 1483. Their bones were re-buried in Westminster Abbey.
The disappearance and supposed murder of the two boys is one of the saddest mysteries of the Tower. The two princes Edward aged 12 and Richard aged 9 were the sons of King Edward IV. After the King's death, their uncle brought them to the Tower, declared them illegitimate and they were never seen alive again. Their uncle was crowned Richard III.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 51° 30.475′ N, 0° 4.567′ W. Marker was in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. It was in St Katharine's & Wapping. It could be reached from the intersection of Tower Hill and Trinity Square, on the left when traveling west.
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We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
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: Wardrobe Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Bronze 24-pounder Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Army Stores and Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Controlling the River (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron 24 pounder Guns (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Beasts (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron 36 pounder Guns
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
2. White Tower and the Two Princes Marker
Other markers no longer nearby. The White Tower and Roman City Wall (was within shouting distance of 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); The White Tower and Royal Armouries (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Lost Palace (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); A Royal River View (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
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.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
3. The White Tower
The marker is in the doorway half-way up the stairs leading into the White Tower.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
4. Plaque Over the Stairs
The Tradition of the Tower has Always Pointed out This as the Stair Under Which the Bones of Edward the 5th and his Brother Were Found in Charles the 2nd Time, and from Whence They Were Removed to Westminster Abbey.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,550 times since then and 103 times this year. Last updated on September 30, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 2. submitted on May 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 3, 4. 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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