Place    From 1686  To 25/6/1894

Tower Liberty

The area in and around the Tower which was free from the jurisdiction of the City of London. Initially the Liberties of the Tower were restricted to the area within its walls and the land on Tower Hill. Three territories were added by James II's charter of 1686: the Minories, the Artillery Ground and the Wellclose. The Liberties were formally abolished on 25 June 1894. OldLondonMaps gives a larger picture. British Listed Buildings gives more information about the markers, of which there are apparently 22 remaining. William Penn (of Pennsylvania fame) was born within the Liberty.

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Tower Liberty

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Tower Liberty

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Tower Liberty boundary

This marker was formerly attached to the western range of buildings at St Kat...

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Other Subjects

William Wilkinson

William Wilkinson

Co-churchwarden of St Antholin in 1670 or 71. The name on the plaque may be incorrect and should have read "Wilkins". If it is correct at "Wilkinson" then probably related to Uriah Wilkinson, 

Person, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
G. R. Tattershall

G. R. Tattershall

Churchwarden of St Alphage in 1872.

Person, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Michael Portillo

Michael Portillo

Journalist, broadcaster and former M.P. and cabinet minister. Born Michael Denzil Xavier Portillo. He unexpectedly lost his safe seat of Enfield Southgate at the 1997 general election, which led to...

Person, Politics & Administration, TV & Radio

1 memorial
Tony Banks

Tony Banks

MP, Chairman of GLC in October 1985 - 86 when it was abolished by Mrs Thatcher. Born Belfast (although he does not appear to have any Irish connections). Died while visiting Florida.

Person, Politics & Administration, Ireland, USA

1 memorial