Deptford

Deptford {{IPA|}} is an area of the London Borough of Lewisham, on the south bank of the River Thames in south-east London. It takes its name ('Deep Ford') from its position where the road to London from Dover and the channel ports cross the Thames tributary, the River Ravensbourne (the tidal reach of which is also known as Deptford Creek).

Related Topics:
London Borough of Lewisham - Thames - London - Dover - River Ravensbourne

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The pilgrimage route to Canterbury from London, followed by the pilgrims in Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales", crosses the Ravensbourne at Deptford and it is mentioned in the Prologue to the Reeve's Tale.

Related Topics:
Canterbury - Chaucer - Canterbury Tales

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