Captain James Cook plaque
Overview
Captain James Cook plaque is recorded as Commemorative plaque in England London Borough Of Tower Hamlets. The public map records this plaque for Captain James Cook. Its recorded inscription reads: On this site stood a house occupied for some years by Captain James Cook 1728–1779 Circumnavigator and Explorer
Why it was made
The saved account records: The public map records this plaque for Captain James Cook.
People and events
The saved account records: Its recorded inscription reads: On this site stood a house occupied for some years by Captain James Cook 1728–1779 Circumnavigator and Explorer
How it worked
The label Commemorative plaque gives the safest clue to purpose or form. It does not by itself prove the exact building method, daily use, age or sequence of changes at this place.
What remains
The official record fixes the place and calls it Commemorative plaque. It does not provide a full list of finds or a current condition report, so visible and buried remains are not guessed.
Why it mattered
Captain James Cook plaque matters as a recorded commemorative plaque tied to an exact landscape. The account keeps what is known useful while leaving names, dates and claims unsupported by the source visibly open.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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