A Biography of the Waterloo Shot Tower
A heritage talk sharing the story of a long-lost and overlooked ‘pillar’ of the area’s heritage
Opening Hours
Starts at 6:30pm
Dates
03 Sept
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03 Sept 2026
Ticket Information
Entrance is free
Location Info
- Address
- St. Johns Church, Waterloo, Waterloo Road, London, UK
As part of St John’s Waterloo’s programme of events celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Festival of Britain, the church hosts this heritage talk by Nick Rampley.
Titled “The Scene Below Can Be Imagined…” a biography of the Waterloo Shot Tower”, this talk tells the story of this overlooked ‘pillar’ of the area’s heritage.
During the 1951 Festival of Britain, which took place along the South Bank riverside, the old Shot Tower standing by Waterloo Bridge played a prominent part. A remnant of the area’s industrial heritage, it is now little remembered, having been demolished at the end of the festival, although during its earlier life the tower’s presence in London’s lived experience was celebrated in literature and the mass media.
* Photo via St John's Waterloo Church