[8] The original quay warehouses are of a similar design to those at Albert Dock and are grade II* listed buildings.

[9] Part of the northern quay warehouse was demolished after sustaining damage in an air raid during World War II.

There are two entrances to the Stanley Dock complex at the south end from Regent Road and two at the north from Great Howard Street, via sets of three granite towers.

[12] In 2006, work commenced on a £20 million extension of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, providing a further 1.4 miles of navigable waterway[13] towards the Pier Head.

[16] The northern warehouse has since been developed in to a hotel devoted to the White Star Line's RMS Titanic liner, which has strong links to the area's history of docks and shipping.