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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27PL_white-tower-and-the-two-princes_London-England.html
The skeletons of two boys were found hidden under this staircase, when a building protecting the entrance to the White Tower was demolished in 1674. Many people, including Charles II believed that they were the remains of two who disappeared in 14…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27PK_the-waterloo-barracks_London-England.html
On 15 June 1845, the Duke of Wellington, hero of the Battle of Waterloo and Constable of the Tower, laid the foundation stone of these barracks, named after his greatest victory. Built to house up to 1,000 soldiers, the barracks were designed by t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27PJ_the-waterloo-battery_London-England.html
These bronze 6-pounder guns were captured at the battle of Waterloo on 18 June 1815. They are individually named and were cast in various parts of Napoleon's European Empire n 1813. The Duke of Wellington, who commanded the anglo-allied army at Wa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27PI_on-guard_London-England.html
The sentry is part of a military guard stationed here to provide protection for the Crown Jewels. The military guard comes from an operational unit of the Armed Forces that is currently employed on ceremonial duties.
On duty today The Colds…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27J2_the-bell-tower_London-England.html
The curfew bell has rung from this tower for centuries; the current bell dates from 1651. The tower, and the wall next to it, were built during the reign of Richard I (1189-99) and once stood on the edge of the river. It is thought that Sir Thomas…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27J1_the-lost-palace_London-England.html
In the 13th century, the Medieval Palace consisted of much more than the two towers you have just visited. The empty area in front of the White Tower is known as the Inmost Ward. Henry III had the White Tower whitened for the first time in 1241, t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27J0_a-royal-river-view_London-England.html
The 13th-century palace was built along the shore of the River Thames. Henry III and, later, his son Edward I would have been able to look out of their windows and see a fine river view. Between 1275 and 1285 Edward built the outer-curtain wall, a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27IZ_bronze-gun_London-England.html
Cast by the founder Mohammed ibn Hamza for the Sultan Sulaiman ibn Salim Khan, this gun was intended for a Turkish expedition to India to expel the Portuguese colonists. Captured at Aden in 1839 by Captain H Smith of HMS Volage and displayed at th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27IY_bronze-fortress-gun_London-England.html
This massive fortress gun is believed to have been captured by British forces from the forts guarding Canton during the Second China War (1856-61). It was brought to Britain as a trophy by HMS Nankin. It was formerly displayed at Upnor Castle, Ken…