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  Deptford - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Deptford [dɛtfəd] is an area of the London Borough of Lewisham, on the south bank of the River Thames in south-east London.
Deptford was the location of the foreign cattle markets - the notorious "gutting sheds" in which girls and women worked in squalor gutting animals until the early part of the 20th century.
George Julian Harney, (1817-1897), radical Chartist, was born in Deptford, the son of George Harney, a sailor.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Deptford,_London   (1256 words)

  
 Independent Online Edition > Homes
After the war Deptford was dominated by industry (the victualling yard remained operational until 1961) and grim estates.
Deptford awaits an even more transforming jolt when the fate of the 40-acre Convoys Wharf - the site of the former navy yard - is finally settled.
Deptford generally is cosmopolitan, with lots of international bars and restaurants, and lots of outdoor access.
money.independent.co.uk /property/homes/article327268.ece   (809 words)

  
 Deptford   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
In 1577 Francis Drake sailed from Deptford via Plymouth for a three-year circumnavigation of the globe, claiming a portion of present-day California for Elizabeth I.
The diarist John Evelyn came to Deptford in 1652 to live at Sayes Court, a house belonging to his wife’s family, which he rented to Peter the Great of Russia in 1698 during his visit to learn the art of shipbuilding.
Deptford High Street still has terraced buildings from the late seventeenth century and the eighteenth century and, although they are sometimes hard to spot amongst all the newer intrusions, they represent an undervalued part of London’s architectural heritage.
www.hidden-london.com /deptford.html   (464 words)

  
 The South Eastern Hospital, Deptford   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
New Cross, near Deptford was the location for one of the second phase of infectious diseases hospitals erected by the Metropolitan Asylums Board which had been set up in 1867 to administer care for certain categories of the sick poor in metropolitan London.
The Deptford Hospital, serving the south-east of London, and its contemporary establishment, the Fulham Hospital, serving the west, were erected to provide additional accommodation for the large numbers of smallpox cases that continued in spasmodic epidemics in the 1870s.
As a result, from 1884, the Deptford Hospital became primarily a fever hospital and was renamed the South Eastern Hospital.
users.ox.ac.uk /~peter/workhouse/MAB-SEFever/MAB-SEFever.shtml   (615 words)

  
 Deptford railway station - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Deptford is the oldest passenger only railway station in London, the oldest being London Bridge station.
It is located in Deptford, London Borough of Lewisham, on the North Kent Line, almost five miles from London Bridge station.
The station came into existence when the London and Greenwich Railway opened its first section between Spa Road, Bermondsey and to Deptford on 8 February 1836; the line was extended eastwards to a temporary station at Greenwich on 24 December 1838.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Deptford_railway_station   (243 words)

  
 Ship of Fools: The Mystery Worshipper
Deptford was a naval town before London ate it, the original home of the Royal Naval Dockyard and the Royal Small Arms Factory.
Nowadays all the docks and most of the factories have gone, and although it is only a ten minute train ride from central London, it is one of the most deprived places in England.
The cast: There were seven or eight robed priests around the table, a deacon or two, four or five persons in cassock and surplice serving in various ways, and at least four other clergy in the congregation, two of whom played some part in the service.
www.ship-of-fools.com /Mystery/2006/1252.html   (931 words)

  
 Pepys' Diary: Deptford
Deptford is located to the west of a creek where the River Ravensbourne enters the Thames.
The Roman road from Dover to London forded the creek where Deptford Bridge is now located and a Saxon cemetery existed on the site of the Dover Castle public house, Deptford Broadway.
At the beginning of the 16th century Deptford was only a small fishing village when Henry VIII established the Royal Naval Dockyard on a site to the west of Deptford Strand.
www.pepysdiary.com /p/1350.php   (522 words)

  
 The Ragged School Blog Deptford
All across London other civic amenity and campaigner groups are building expert case material about ongoing campaigns on which cultural and legal submissions were needed to persuade the developers and the local planners to agree meeting higher quality outcomes.
Having been to the RSVP Deptford event at Spitalfields to launch the Festival I had already glimpsed a piece by Becky Oldfield (whose studio is pictured).
Once the Deptford section of OpenStreetMap is complete, work can start to create an open ecosystem of locative media based on user submitted content, a whole system freed up of some commercial and legal restrictions.
raggedschool.blogspot.com   (3672 words)

  
 DEPTFORD
There is a mural of 'Deptford Railway Yard and High Street c1840' and a view of the inclined plane to the railway.
The first passenger RAILWAY in London was built in 1836 between Deptford (later Greenwich) and Spa Road (later London Bridge).
Number 150 built around 1680 is one of Deptford's earliest surviving houses; its neighbour at 152 was rebuilt in the 1990s after being bombed in WWII.
www.london-footprints.co.uk /wkdeptford.htm   (1701 words)

  
 Deptford Creek -an example of Good Practice
However the strength of purpose at both a local level with the support of London Wildlife Trust, English Nature, Environment Agency and British Trust for Ornithology saw a change in the attitude of subsequent developers.
The impact of the work in Deptford Creek on fl redstarts has lead to many other key development sites adopting or proposing to adopt innovative solutions to fl redstart mitigation; Battersea Power Station, King’s Cross Channel Tunnel Development, and Mast Quay, Woolwich.
One of the achievements of the work in London is that sites near to fl redstarts territories have been encouraged to incorporate mitigation to enhance the area for fl redstarts
www.blackredstarts.org.uk /pages/deptcreek.html   (162 words)

  
 London My Deptford
i would advise anybody, no matter where they lived in london to be cautious at night, to travel with a companion when possible, and to be on the guard.
His parents stayed in Deptford and I know lttile of them except that their names were Isaac and Jane Porritt and they ran a newsagency and a lending library in High St. Can anybody offer any information about my family or point me in the right direction?
It is easy to rubbish an area that has for years been classified as deprived/poor/crime hotspot etc, but Deptford is full of community spirit, good people, fun places and a racial mix that is not seen anywhere else.
www.movethat.co.uk /London/My/Deptford   (1841 words)

  
 Flying Bombs and Rockets
The London SE8 Deptford area was already badly battered by the Blitz.Now it was to be on the receiving end of 15 V1 Flying Bombs and 3 V2 Rockets.
The Death rate at 5.16 per missile was the 4th highest in South London which very much was due to the densley packed nature of the terraced housing in this area.
The reason for this is that the dock yard was the home of a USA Amphibious base which was being used to support the D day Landings.
www.flyingbombsandrockets.com /V1_summary_se8.html   (232 words)

  
 Made In Deptford Festival — Deptford Arts Festival, Made In Deptford 2006
The Made In Deptford Festival returns for another weekend of culture and entertainment in 2006, with cutting edge art and design, live music, creative workshops and more.
A range of art exhibitions and studios will be on display in the Made In Deptford Festival in addition to special behind the scenes tours.
The Made In Deptford Festival takes place throughout Deptford from Friday 19th May — Sunday 21st May. Events are free to attend.
www.viewlondon.co.uk /made_in_deptford_festival_2006_index.html   (279 words)

  
 Beautiful Octopus Club - Deptford
Deptford Bridge Station is about 560 metres from the Albany Theatre.
Deptford Bridge Station is accessible for wheelchair users.
Deptford Station is not accessible for wheelchair users.
www.enabledlondon.info /default/5.venues/clubs/beautifulOctopus.htm   (419 words)

  
 Arts, Festivals and Events in East London
London's Eastside is where the hip and happening art and artists live and work.
Across London 600 contemporary and historical architecturally significant (and often private) buildings open their doors each year to the public, offering direct experience of London's built environment in a celebration of design excellence through tours.
Deptford X hosts a series of exhibitions and events in venues throughout Deptford, including galleries, public spaces and local businesses.
www.visiteastlondon.co.uk /visitors/arts.html   (2602 words)

  
 Fourth Generation White Family History Deptford London
Mary was Registrar of births and deaths for Deptford South from 1930 until 30th September 1938 and is thought to have been the first woman to be appointed to the office of Registrar in this country.
In July 1911 Ethel was having trouble with a poisoned thumb that resulted in the loss of her job and the postponement of her marriage.
Harry was proficient at shorthand, and attended the Inaugural Dinner of The Pitman Fellowship in London on 21st January 1922; he played the cello and was on the General Committee of the South London Philharmonic Society.
members.aol.com /kjwtut/white_family_history/Fourth_generation.htm   (3327 words)

  
 LondonTown.com | Deptford Broadway Guide | Deptford Broadway London, SE8, England, UK | London Streets by Street
Deptford Broadway is located in the borough of Lewisham
The nearest underground station to Deptford Broadway is 'New Cross ' which is about 10 minutes to the North West.
Deptford Railway Station, Deptford High Street, (10 mins to the North West)
www.londontown.com /LondonStreets/deptford_broadway_31a.html   (203 words)

  
 LondonTown.com | Deptford Bridge Guide | Deptford Bridge London, SE8, England, UK | London Streets by Street
Deptford Bridge is located in the borough of Greenwich
The nearest underground station to Deptford Bridge is 'New Cross ' which is about 14 minutes to the North West.
Deptford Railway Station, Deptford High Street, (12 mins to the North West)
www.londontown.com /LondonStreets/deptford_bridge_a93.html   (189 words)

  
 Made in Deptford riverside walk
The Royal Naval Dockyard was established by Henry VIII in 1513 becoming the chief Thames dockyard and bringing a large population and prosperity to Deptford.
This is the original parish church of Deptford entered by skull and crossbone-topped gate piers with a charnel house to the right.
The first passenger railway in London, designed by GT Landmann, was built in 1836 between Deptford (later Greenwich) and Spa Road (later London Bridge).
www.london-footprints.co.uk /wkdeptfordmid.htm   (2044 words)

  
 Deptford Towntalk - It's the Talk of The Town!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
VISIT LONDON AWARDS 2006 The Shortlistings are in for the Visit London Awards and Lewisham has two nominations:- “Tourist Information Centre of the Year” (our TIC can be found in Lewisham Library, 199-201 Lewisham High Stre...
Deptford will soon be the beneficiary of a £30million development focused on Deptford Station and immediate environs.
The Awards for All Lottery grant programme is calling on community and voluntary groups across London to apply for grants of £500 to £5000.
www.deptford.towntalk.co.uk /news   (976 words)

  
 Visit East London
Your shopping day could start at Greenwich Market, where you can enjoy the wide range of antiques and collectables, arts and crafts, the fabulous farmers market and food court and for lunch choose between noodle bars, wine bars, traditional pubs and fine dining offering tastes from around the world.
London Bridge offers Borough Market, a thriving fine food market with specialist farmers and producers travelling from all over country to sell their wares.
A collection of new and used goods, with a prominence of food stalls spread out on the side streets and pavements, this vibrant market is filled with a hugely diverse range of stallholders.
www.visiteastlondon.co.uk /visitors/markets.htm   (1395 words)

  
 ANTIQUE PRINTS OF LONDON AT ASH RARE BOOKS: DEPTFORD
Engraved by Charles James Bromley (fl.1860-1878) from an earlier study and originally produced for the part-work "Old and New London" (London 1873-1878).
A fine eighteenth century antique print - a view of Deptford from the river, with shipping on the water, etc. Originally produced for John Cooke's part-work publication Walter Harrison, "A New and Universal History, Description and Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster" (London, 1775-1777).
Engraved from an original study by William Henry Prior (1812-1882) and originally produced for the part-work "Old and New London" (London 1873-1878).
www.ashrare.com /deptford_prints.html   (739 words)

  
 Docklands Light Railway - Stations - Deptford Bridge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
A close walk to Deptford market one of South London's busiest.
10 minutes walk from Deptford station which is served by southeastern.
Deptford Bridge station connects with local bus numbers 47, 53, 177, 180, 199, 225, 453, N47 and N89.
www.tfl.gov.uk /dlr/stations/deptford_bridge.shtml   (119 words)

  
 The Deptford Players-Name
That presents a pretty clear idea of what the Deptford Players is all about; classical theatre and new plays with classical themes, ideas and influences.
The Deptford Players take their name from that locale, and our Reckoning shows that we must pay our debt by providing high quality classical theatre and new works to our audience.
The Deptford Players, in keeping with the Tudor origins of its name, calls its officer corp the Star Chamber after the court of judges and privy councilors that achieved its greatest influence under Henry the VIII.
www.deptfordplayers.org /about.shtml   (605 words)

  
 Deptford Tourist Information on AboutBritain.com
The Novotel London Greenwich is one of London's newest 'New Generation' hotels and is located just 50 metres from Greenwich Station.
An opportunity for the London visitor to experience first hand the pleasure of living in one of London's most sophisticated residential areas.
The apartment, which is self-contained and on two floors, forms part of Pump House, a large house in the country village of Great Burstead in the county of Essex.
www.aboutbritain.com /towns/deptford.asp   (402 words)

  
 Carpet Cleaning Deptford SE8 London
Our carpet and upholstery cleaning experts in Deptford use powerful carpet cleaning equipment manufactured by the industry leaders Prochem™.
All Anyclean carpet cleaners have been trained to the highest industry standard in the art of carpet and upholstery cleaning and care by skilled Prochem™ specialists.
, London SE8 postcode area with the added benefit of our company guarantee: If you are not entirely happy with the carpet cleaning, we will come back and complete the task to your full satisfaction.
www.anyclean.co.uk /carpet_cleaning_deptford_se8_london.html   (181 words)

  
 Journey's Deptford - London, England
Head towards the Northern Line (Black) going south via London Bridge (Be aware: This line goes south in two very separate directions, if you end up going the wrong way, don't panic, simply change onto the Piccadilly line at Waterloo!).
Walk approximately 300 metres up the road and on the opposite side of Deptford Broadway of Deptford High Street is a small street, which is Tanners Hill.
With the hostel being located in Deptford, South East London, however you arrive into London, we are only a short commute away.
www.hostelz.com /hostel/45612-Journey's-Deptford   (877 words)

  
 Meditation & Buddhism in Deptford | classes & courses
Course cards are valid for three months and can be used at any time and at any venue.
Meditation classes in Deptford are open to all, beginners and experienced meditators alike.
Meditation courses in London and Buddhism in London.
www.meditateinlondon.org.uk /meditation-classes-deptford.php   (420 words)

  
 Deptford Arms, Deptford, London - pub details # beerintheevening.com
Deptford Bridge (0.3 miles), Greenwich (0.5 miles), Elverson Road (0.7 miles)
Deptford (0.2 miles), New Cross (0.4 miles), Greenwich (0.5 miles)
Deptford comes as close to Walford in real life as anywhere on the planet!
www.beerintheevening.com /pubs/s/41/4173/Deptford_Arms/Deptford   (268 words)

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