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Trinity House

A 17th century view of Trinity House on Tower Hill. © NMM

The ancient Corporation of Trinity House in London is the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar.

It is based at Trinity Square, near the Tower of London, and it provides aids to help sailors navigate.

Trinity Almshouses on Mile End Road. © NMM

Trinity House is also a deep sea pilotage authority and a charitable organisation for the safety, welfare and training of mariners.

• Masters and Deputy Masters of Trinity House
• The Tudor and Stuart port
• The 18th-century port
• The 19th-century port
• The 20th-century port
• Henry VIII
• Sir Thomas Spert
• Elizabeth I
• Samuel Pepys
• Duke of Wellington
• Grace Darling