Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Java Court
This block was built by
Tower Hamlets Council in 1996 and
named after the Island of Java, in the
East Indies, from which spice was exported
to nearby warehouses, when the
Port of London was at its peak.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1996.
Location. 51° 30.248′ N, 0° 3.893′ W. Marker is in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Wapping High Street and Sampson Street, on the left when traveling east on Wapping High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 Wapping High Street, Tower Hamlets, England E1W 1NS, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Zanzibar Court (a few steps from this marker); Blitz Memorial (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Stephen & Matilda (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Marine Police (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Memorial Stone (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); City of London Tower Bridge (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); a different marker also named City of London Tower Bridge (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Tower Bridge (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 9, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.