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

Queen Anne Boleyn

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

1. Queen Anne Boleyn Marker

Inscription. Queen Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry VIII, was imprisoned, stood trial and was executed in the Tower of London in 1536.

Erected by Historic Royal Palaces.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1536.

Location. 51° 30.546′ N, 0° 4.699′ 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: 5A Tower Hill Terrace, Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4AA, 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

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(here, next to this marker); William the Conqueror (a few steps from 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). 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 has

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

2. Queen Anne Boleyn Marker

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

been permanently removed); The royal menagerie leaves (was about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); The coronation procession (was about 90 meters away but has been permanently removed); Entering the fortress (was about 90 meters away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Anne Boleyn (Wikipedia). Overview:

Anne Boleyn (c. 1501 or 1507 – 19 May 1536) was Queen of England from 1533 to 1536, as the second wife of King Henry VIII. The circumstances of her marriage and execution, by beheading for treason, made her a key figure in the political and religious upheaval that marked the start of the English Reformation.

(Submitted on October 4, 2026.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

3. Queen Anne Boleyn Marker

The marker is located where the former ticket booth used to stand.

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 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 3, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.