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Fire Destroys Grand Storehouse
- When
- 1841
- Where
- Grand Storehouse, north of the White Tower
The Grand Storehouse, built in 1688 north of the White Tower, was destroyed by fire in 1841, ending its use as a major armoury site.
Construction of the Grand Storehouse began in 1688 on the site of earlier Tudor storehouses. It served as a key part of the Tower's armoury function. The building was destroyed by fire in 1841, marking a significant loss to the historic complex.
Sources
- Tower of London Wikipedia
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