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

King Charles II

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

1. King Charles II Marker

Inscription. In the 1660s, King Charles II was the first to display the Crown Jewels to the public at the Tower of London.

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 1661.

Location. 51° 30.543′ N, 0° 4.7′ 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 Hill Terrace, 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: William the Conqueror (here, next to this marker); Queen Anne Boleyn (here, next to 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); Historic Royal Palaces (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

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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 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

2. King Charles II Marker

The inscription is beneath a banner that reads "Palace."

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

3. King Charles II Marker

This inscription is the middle of three located within the former ticket booth.

The Jewel House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

4. The Jewel House

Inside this building, the British Crown Jewels are securely kept.

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 12 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.