Grade II listed · Tower Hamlets

Gentlemen'S Public Convenience at Bromley-By-Bow Adjacent to Statue of We Gladstone

Gentlemen'S Public Convenience at Bromley-By-Bow Adjacent to Statue of We Gladstone is a Grade II listed building in Tower Hamlets, first listed on 28 October 2008. It is one of 844 Grade II entries among 904 listed buildings in Tower Hamlets; 95% of Tower Hamlets’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGentlemen'S Public Convenience at Bromley-By-Bow Adjacent to Statue of We Gladstone
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1392968
Date first listed28 October 2008
Local planning authorityTower Hamlets
Location51.52840, -0.01789 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1392968

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Gentlemen'S Public Convenience at Bromley-By-Bow Adjacent to Statue of We Gladstone

NameGradeDistance
Statue of We Gladstone at West End of St Mary'S ChurchyardII3 m
2 Bollards (Between Statue of We Gladstone and St Mary'S Churchyard EntranceII7 m
Monument to Joseph Dawson in the Churchyard of St Mary BowII12 m
Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady and St Catherine of SienaII44 m
163, Bow Road E3II70 m
Rose and Crown Public HouseII93 m
Area RailingsII95 m
Church of St Mary Stratford BowII*95 m
199, Bow Road E3II99 m
10 and 12, Stroudley WalkII101 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gentlemen'S Public Convenience at Bromley-By-Bow Adjacent to Statue of We Gladstone listed?
Yes. Gentlemen'S Public Convenience at Bromley-By-Bow Adjacent to Statue of We Gladstone is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1392968, first listed on 28 October 2008. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gentlemen'S Public Convenience at Bromley-By-Bow Adjacent to Statue of We Gladstone?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tower Hamlets, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.