Jamestown Harbour, Residential complex near Poplar Dock in Tower Hamlets, England
Jamestown Harbour is a residential complex containing 73 homes arranged across three streets: Landons Close, Bridge House Quay, and Lancaster Drive. The buildings feature brick walls combined with blue and red balconies and sit between Poplar Dock and Blackwall Marina along the waterfront.
The complex was constructed around 1985 by WCEC Architects for the Wates Group and represented one of the first residential projects during London's Docklands regeneration. This development marked the beginning of transforming the formerly industrial dock area into a modern residential neighborhood.
The architecture blends industrial warehouse style elements with modern residential design, creating a visual link between London's dock heritage and contemporary living. Visitors can observe how the brick facades and colored balconies reflect the area's maritime working past while serving new community needs.
The complex sits in a regenerated dock area with good waterfront access and several listed buildings nearby. Visitors should plan to explore the surrounding docks and basins as everything is accessible on foot from this location.
Each residence offers views of the surrounding listed waterways, including the Grade II listed Poplar Dock and the Grade I listed Blackwall Basin, giving the complex a direct connection to the area's maritime heritage. These views remind residents daily of water's role in this former working dock district.
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