By tradition Henry VI died here, May 21st 1471.
EC3, Tower of London, Wakefield Tower
Being interior shots our photos are lower quality than usual but we think this just adds atmosphere to the murder scene. The plaque is on the floor in the small chapel where the imprisoned king was supposedly at prayer when he was murdered.
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Henry VI's death
Born Windsor, son of Henry V. King of England 1422 - 1461 and 1470 - 1471. Ma...
We don't need to comment on the placement of the railings and the sensitivity of those responsible, do we?
The plaque can be seen in our photo, above the left-most car.
We photographed this plaque in 2003 in its original location, along with a Braille panel which does seem to be truly lost.
The plaque is in the pavement between the bike stands and the decorative post.
English Heritage James Robinson, 1813 - 1862, pioneer of anaesthesia and dentistry lived and worked here.
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