The Queen's House -- Tower of London, Tower Hamlets, London, UK
N 51° 30.498 W 000° 04.623
30U E 702833 N 5710403
The Queen's House inside the Tower of London was built in 1540, and is the home of the Constable of the Tower
Waymark Code: WMT15M
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/07/2016
Views: 10
This marker is located across the sidewalk from the Beheaded's memorial at the Tower of London, facing the Queen's House.
It reads as follows:
"TOWER GREEN AND THE QUEEN’S HOUSE
This area is used for ceremonies, such as the installation of the Constable. Here you are surrounded by the homes of Tower officials. The grand timber framed building is the Queen's House, built in 1540. This is where Guy Fawkes was questioned after trying to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. Today, it's the private home of our Resident Governor.
The name “Queen’s House” dates from Queen Victoria's reign (1837-1901), the changes to “King's House” when a reigning monarch is male. This building was previously the Lieutenant’s lodgings and has been the site of the chief Tower official’s residence for centuries. Parts of the Constable's lodgings from the 14th century are still visible inside. The Queen's House is the finest timber-framed building to have survived the Great Fire of London in 1666."
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1540
Architectural Period/Style: Tudor
Architect (if known): unknown
Landscape Designer (if known): unknown
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Tudor-style house
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
TOWER GREEN AND THE QUEEN’S HOUSE
This area is used for ceremonies, such as the installation of the Constable. Here you are surrounded by the homes of Tower officials. The grand timber framed building is the Queen's House, built in 1540. This is where Guy Fawkes was questioned after trying to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. Today, it's the private home of our Resident Governor.
The name “Queen’s House” dates from Queen Victoria's reign (1837-1901), the changes to “King's House” when a reigning monarch is male. This building was previously the Lieutenant’s lodgings and has been the site of the chief Tower official’s residence for centuries. Parts of the Constable's lodgings from the 14th century are still visible inside. The Queen's House is the finest timber-framed building to have survived the Great Fire of London in 1666.
Main Material of Construction: wood
Private/Public Access: public access to outside of home, by personal invitation only inside
Admission Fee (if applicable): 25.00 (listed in local currency)
Opening Hours (if applicable): From: 10:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Related Website: [Web Link]
Rating: 
Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed
Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed
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