St Katharine's & Wapping in Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

William the Conqueror

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

1. William the Conqueror Marker

Inscription. The Tower of London is named after its oldest building, the White Tower. William the Conqueror built the White Tower in the late 1070s as a secure royal fortress.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 51° 30.541′ N, 0° 4.702′ 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 Hill Terrace and Gloucester Court, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Tower Hl Ter, Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4DJ, 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 7 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: King Charles II (here, next to this

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marker); Queen Anne Boleyn (a few steps from this marker); Historic Royal Palaces (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 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Tower in 1700 (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Strengthening the fortress (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Edward I’s formidable fortress (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); A place of execution (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Tea on Tower Hill (was within shouting distance of this marker but

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

2. William the Conqueror Marker

The inscription is located beneath a banner that reads "Fortress."

has been permanently removed); The royal menagerie leaves (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The coronation procession (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Entering the fortress (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

3. William the Conqueror Marker

This is one of three inscriptions located where the former ticket booth stood.

The White Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

4. The White Tower

This tower has stood in the heart of London for nearly a millennium.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 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.