Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Tower in 1700
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
1. The Tower in 1700 Marker
By the 18th century the view of the castle was very different. Towers were heightened with brick, and gun platforms were added, bristling with cannon. Rooftops of houses, storehouses and workshops peeped over the outer walls.
The Tower was home to institutions such as the Royal Mint and the Board of Ordnance, which was responsible for all British fortifications and weapons. The mint's workshops lined the outer ward, while Ordnance storehouses were built in every available space that could be found. The Grand Storehouse in the north of the castle loomed almost as large as the 11th-century White Tower.
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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° 30.544′ N, 0° 4.675′ W. Marker was in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. It could be reached from the intersection of Tower Hill and Trinity Square, on the left when traveling west. Located on the Tower of London Plaza. Touch for map. Marker was in
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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: Queen Anne Boleyn (within shouting distance of this marker); King Charles II (within shouting distance of this marker); William the Conqueror (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tower Hill Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Tower Hill Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Tower Hill Execution Site (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Tower Hill Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Royal Palaces
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
2. The Tower in 1700 Marker
The marker is on the right. In the background are walls and fortifications of the Tower of London.
Other markers no longer nearby. Strengthening the fortress (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Edward I’s formidable fortress (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); A place of execution (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The fortress extends (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Tea on Tower Hill (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The coronation procession (was about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); The royal menagerie leaves (was about 90 meters away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. Tower of London. (Submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Tower of London on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 431 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on October 3, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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