St Katharine's & Wapping in Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The East Gate
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026
1. The East Gate Marker
The Tower of London’s Ordnance Office stored and exported military equipment for centuries. Workers produced and tested weapons at the Tower.
King Henry VIII reorganised the Ordnance Office in the 1540s to strengthen and demonstrate his military power.
These two huge mortars are probably from the 1600s. Cranes on the Wharf loaded cannon and heavy goods onto ships.
Le siège de l’artillerie de la Tour de Londres a stocké et exporté des équipements militaires pendant des siècles. Des ouvriers produisaient et testaient les armes à la Tour.
Henri VIII a réorganisé l’Artillerie dans les années 1540 pour renforcer et démontrer sa puissance militaire.
Ces deux énormes mortiers datent probablement des années 1600. Des grues sur le quai servaient à charger des canons et des marchandises lourdes sur les navires.
La Oficina de Material de la Torre de Londres almacenó y exportó equipos militares durante siglos. Los trabajadores producían y probaban armas en la Torre.
Para fortalecer y demostrar su poder militar, Enrique VIII, en el siglo XVI, reorganizó la Oficina de Artillería.
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O Gabinete de Artilharia da Torre de Londres armazenou e exportou equipamento militar durante séculos. Os trabalhadores fabricavam e ensaiavam as armas na Torre.
No século XVI, Henrique VIII reorganizou o Gabinete de Artilharia para reforçar e demonstrar o seu poder militar.
Estes dois morteiros são provavelmente do século XVII. Os guindastes carregavam canhões e mercadorias pesadas para os navios.
L’ufficio dell’Artiglieria della Tower of London immagazzinava ed esportava attrezzature militari per secoli. Gli operai producevano e testavano le armi alla Torre.
Enrico VIII riorganizzò l’ufficio dell’Artiglieria nel 1500 per rafforzare e ostentare il suo potere militare.
Questi due enormi mortai risalgono probabilmente al 1600. Le gru sul molo caricavano cannoni e merci pesanti sulle navi.
Im Ordnance Office (Waffenamt) vom Tower wurde jahrhundertelang Militärausrüstung gelagert und von dort aus exportiert. Die Waffen fertigten und überprüften Arbeiter im Tower.
Im 16. Jahrhundert reorganisierte
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026
2. The East Gate Marker
The marker is located just to the east of the East Gate of the Tower of London.
Diese zwei riesigen Mörser stammen wahrscheinlich aus dem 17. Jahrhundert. Kanonen und schwere Güter wurden mit Kränen auf die Schiffe geladen.
Zbrojownia mieściła się w Tower przez stulecia magazynowała i eksportowała sprzęt wojskowy. Robotnicy wytwarzali i testowali broń w Tower.
Henryk VIII przreorganizował Zbrojownię w XVI wieku, aby wzmocnić i pokazać swoją potęgę wojskową.
Dwa ogrome moździerze pochodzą prawdopodobnie z XVII wieku. Żurawie na nabrzeżu ładowały armaty i ciężkie towary na statki.
Артиллерийское управление лондонского Тауэра в течение столетий
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026
3. The East Gate Marker
The marker is located in front of historic ordnance from the Royal Armouries.
В начале-то века Генрих VIII реорганизовал артиллерийское управление с целью укрепить
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026
4. Iron 18-inch Mortar
Эти две огромные мортиры датируются началом 17-го века. С помощью кранов на кораби загружали пушки и тяжелые товары.
যত শতাব্দী ধরে টাওয়ার অব লন্ডনের আর্ডন্যান্স অফিস সামরিক সরঞ্জাম সরকারী এবং রা রাজত্বের কর্মীরা টাওয়ারে অস্ত্র-শস্ত্র উৎপাদন করতো এবং তা পরীক্ষা করে দেখতো।
তার নিজের সামরিক বল আরো বা শক্তিশালী বানানোর জন্য এবং তা প্রদর্শিত করবার জন্য 1500-এ হেনরি VIII আর্ডন্যান্স অফিস কে পুনর্গঠিত করেছিলেন।
এই দুটো বিশাল বড় মোটারগুলো যোদ্ধা 1600 থেকো। আযাজ-মাটীয় ক্রেনগুলো ভাযস্যে ভর্তি কামান এবং ভারী পণ্য তুলতো।
伦敦塔军械局从事军事装备存储和出口的历史已有数个世纪之久。工人们在塔中生产和测试武器。
16世纪，亨利八世重组了伦敦塔军械局以增强并彰显他的军事力量。
这两台巨大的追击炮可能是17世纪的产物。码头上的起重机将大炮和重型货物装载到船上。
ロンドン塔の兵器局は、数世紀にわたり軍事機器を保管して輸出しました。労働者は、ここで兵器を作り、試験しました。
ヘンリー八世は、自分の軍事力を強化して誇示するため、1500年代に兵器局を再編成しました。
2つの巨大な臼砲は、おそらく1600年代のものです。大砲や重量品の船積みには、埠頭のクレーンが使われました。
Erected by Historic Royal Palaces.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 51° 30.422′ N, 0° 4.518′ 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 Saint Katharine's Way and Tower Hill, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tower Hamlets, England E1W 1UR, 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: Iron 13-inch Mortar and Bed (here, next to this marker); Iron 13-inch Mortar (here, next to this marker); The Poet and the Wharf (a few steps from this marker); Escape from the Tower (a few steps from this marker); The Cradle Tower (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Cradle Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Cast iron 12-pounder Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); Bronze 6-pounder Gun and Carriage (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.
Another marker is no longer nearby. History beneath your feet (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Board of Ordnance (Wikipedia).
The Board of Ordnance was a British government body. Established in the Tudor period, it had its headquarters in the Tower of London. Its primary responsibilities were 'to act as custodian of the lands, depots and forts required for the defence of the realm and its overseas possessions, and as the supplier of munitions and equipment to both the Army and the Navy'.(Submitted on October 3, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 3, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
