Deptford

Deptford 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).

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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.

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London Borough of Lewisham: The London Borough of Lewisham is a London borough in southeast London. It was formed in 1965 by an amalgamation of the former Boroughs of Lewisham and Deptford....

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Deptford related Images and Photos (experimental)

Greenwich Deptford

Deptford-Built Warship in the Carrack Style

Queen Elizabeth Goes Aboard Francis Drake's Ship "Golden Hind" Anchored at Deptford