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).

Deptford Today

Deptford is being gradually re-developed and is a ethnicly mixed neighbourhood of London with a lively street market and High Street. In February 2005, Deptford High Street was described as ?the capital's most diverse and vibrant high street? by Yellow Pages business directory, using a unique mathematical formula. A large former industrial site by the Thames called Convoy's Wharf is scheduled to be redeveloped shortly. This will involve the construction of around 3,500 new homes and an extension of the town centre northwards towards the river.

Related Topics:
Yellow Pages - Convoy's Wharf

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The Albany Theatre has a lively community arts programme. The Laban Dance Centre, opened in February 2003 and designed by Swiss architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron, is an award-winning new building by Deptford Creek.

Related Topics:
Albany Theatre - Laban Dance Centre - Architect - Jacques Herzog

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Deptford was also one of the first areas in south-east London to be served by a 'bendy bus' route. These long, articulated vehicles are superseding some double-decker buses within greater London, offering easier access and faster boarding times due to multiple door sets.

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