Execution Dock — Attraction in London

This is situated behind the Prospect of Whitby which I have reviewed and is a great place to stop off and have a drink and a bite. Behind the pub you can see the old gallows "Execution Dock" but you can also access the shore line at low tide. If you go down the alley beside the pub. Please be aware that the stairs are steep and can be very slippery so please take the utmost care and ensure it is low tide. Execution Dock was made famous by the hanging judge "Judge Jeffreys. But in fact Execution Dock was used for 400 years to hang pirates, smugglers and mutineers sentenced to death by Admiralty courts, with its most recent hanging being in the 1830s. They were often brought from Marshalsea or Newgate prison then allowed a quart of Ale to help receive their punishment. This is a fascinating piece of...

Tucked along the Thames, it offers a powerful glimpse into London’s darker past. While the original dock is no longer fully intact, the location still holds a chilling atmosphere, especially when you imagine the crowds that once gathered to watch executions. One of the fascinating aspects of visiting is that during low tide, you can actually walk down to the old riverside location, giving you a unique and eerie perspective of where justice was once served by the water’s edge. A must-see for history lovers exploring...

The only recorded site for 'Execution Dock' is on the shoreline at King Henry's Stairs, much closer to Tower Bridge, which were previously known as 'Execution Dock' until they were changed to the current name in 1840, ten years after the last hanging there. The replica noose at the back of the pub is there to embelish their claim to the historical site. There is no recorded evidence to...