Sugar Quay

[2] The quay was named after the cane sugar trade, which relies on Caribbean plantations originally worked by African slaves.

The final iteration of the custom house on the site was built to a design by Thomas Ripley, and remained in use until the early 19th century.

At this time, the growth in trade and increase in duties due on goods necessitated the construction of a larger replacement building.

[7][8] The development included its own private jetty extending out over the Thames foreshore for outdoor recreational functions.

[1] The Sugar Quay development contains a mixed use ground floor incorporating residential facilities and amenities, and a waterfront commercial unit.