Pelican Stairs, Historical riverfront stairs in Wapping, England.
The stone stairs descend along the Prospect of Whitby pub to a small beach area where the Thames River meets the shoreline point.
Dating from 1520, these Grade II listed stairs served as a vital transportation link for watermen transferring passengers and cargo across the Thames River.
The stairs stand next to the former Devils Tavern, where Samuel Pepys, Charles Dickens, and other literary figures gathered throughout the centuries.
Visitors can reach the Pelican Stairs by taking a five-minute walk east from Wapping Overground Station toward the Prospect of Whitby pub.
A wooden gallows with a noose hangs over the Thames next to the stairs, marking the location where pirates faced execution in previous centuries.
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
GPS coordinates: 51.50698,-0.05115
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:58
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