CUSTOM HOUSE STAIRS, EAST AND WEST

   East and west of the Custom House, on the river (O.S. 1894-6). The Stairs East are in Tower Ward. The Stairs West in Billingsgate Ward.

   First mention: O.S. 1848-51.

   Former names : "Custom House Stairs" (Rocque, 1746-Horwood, 1799), corresponding to Custom House Stairs East.

   There are no stairs mentioned on the west side, but Smart's key came down to the river there.