Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Queen’s Stairs

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

1. The Queen’s Stairs Marker

Inscription.
Important visitors would have entered the castle here, at one of its three riverside entrances. Kings, queens and high ranking state visitors would have stepped off their boats and climbed the Queen's Stairs in their finery on to the wharf.

They would then cross a drawbridge to the 14th-century Byward postern gate which leads into the castle's Outer Ward. The gate is protected by a late 15th-century wedge-shaped stone turret, designed to house small cannon.

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

Location. 51° 30.451′ N, 0° 4.68′ W. Marker is in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Tower Hill and Trinity Square, on the left when traveling west. Located on the walkway along the River Thames. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4DJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saluting Battery (a few steps from this marker); The Tower of London foreshore (a few steps from this marker); Western entrance (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tower Wharf (within shouting distance of this marker); The Byward Postern (within shouting distance of this marker);

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The Bell Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Wharfinger Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Entering the fortress (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.

Also see . . .
1. Tower of London. (Submitted on May 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Tower of London on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

The Queen’s Stairs Leading down to the River Thames image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

2. The Queen’s Stairs Leading down to the River Thames

The Tower of London from the River Thames image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick

3. The Tower of London from the River Thames

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,090 times since then and 275 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.