A pier on the River Thames in western London has been rebranded as St Mary’s Wandsworth following pressure from anti-racism activists.
Previously referred to as Plantation Wharf Pier, the pier is situated between Wandsworth Riverside Quarter and Chelsea Harbour piers.
In 2019, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers took over the site and has since engaged in discussions with local stakeholders and residents regarding the name change, prompted by public outcry in 2021.
The original name, Plantation Wharf Pier, came from an adjacent residential and commercial development with the same title, but critics linked it to colonialism and the transatlantic slave trade.
Labour MP Marsha de Cordova had earlier urged the nearby Plantation Wharf housing development to also consider renaming, labeling it as insensitive.
Developers are currently in the middle of a consultation aimed at examining the names associated with the residential area, which remains ongoing.
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers declared that the new name for the pier came into effect on Monday following discussions with both local residents and boat users. The signage at the pier has been updated to reflect this change.
“The revised name will feature in our new Uber Boat by Thames Clippers timetable and route map, effective the same day as the official renaming,” stated the company.
Vanessa Brady, chair of Plantation Wharf Management Ltd’s board, expressed that while the housing estate is open to renaming, the process is…
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Publish date : 2025-04-08 15:37:00
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