Stone Stairs

The Stone Stairs is a Grade II listed structure on the south side of The Highway in Tower Hamlets, built using traditional methods and materials from its era. It provides direct access to the Thames riverside and remains in its original form.

These stairs were built during London's industrial waterfront period when the river was the economic center of the area. Their classification as a listed structure recognizes their role in this era of commerce and transport.

The stairs connect to the maritime activities that shaped this section of London, where ships once loaded and unloaded cargo along the Thames. They show how central the river was to daily life in this neighborhood.

The stairs are easily accessible from The Highway E1 and sit beside the riverside, making them a useful landmark. The area can become wet and slippery during high tide or poor weather, so care is needed.

The stairs are now surrounded by modern residential buildings where sprawling docks once housed ships. This contrast reveals how drastically the waterfront changed over just a few decades.

Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets

GPS coordinates: 51.50973,-0.04394

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:24