Deptford began life as a ford near Deptford Bridge, where a notable battle took place in 1497. Deptford was part of the pilgrimage route to Canterbury from London and featured in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. Deptford Dockyard was established in 1513 by Henry VIII. St. Paul's (1712-1730) was acclaimed as one of the finest Baroque churches in the country.
The Brown Bear was once a pub, and in September 2001 it was turned into this interesting gallery at the heart of Deptford in South London. The gallery has...
The Brockley Jack Theatre is one of the most exciting entertainment venues in south London. The facility was completely refurbished and overhauled in 2003 and now offers a great...
A simple yet beautiful stone structure the Brockley War Memorial stands on the main thoroughfare in and out of the London suburb. It is a constant reminder of the...
This collection is part of the University of London’s Goldsmiths College, an arts and textiles college that specialises in design. There are pieces that have been collected together since...
Deptford Market takes place on a regular basis on the High Street in middle of the south east London suburb in the Borough of Lewisham. The market is an...
Deptford Methodist Church is located in the centre of the inner city suburb. The church is connected to the Methodist Mission, the two work together offering both religious, spiritual...
Goldsmiths College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of London. The facility is famed world wide as one of the most impressive teaching establishments in many...
Our Lady of Assumption is one of the principle places of worship for Roman Catholics living in this part of south east London. The interesting church structure is slotted...
The Rivoli Ballroom is one of very few dedicated dance venues in the capital. This great, modern club offers an eclectic range of dance events throughout the week....
The Sassoon Gallery is a non-profit making art space based in South London. The idea behind the centre is to inspire and stimulate artistic growth in this urban regeneration...
Shades Snooker and Pool Club is located at the very heart of Deptford High Street in south-east London. The club offers an extensive range of well maintained snooker tables...
Shaftesbury Christian Centre is situated just off Deptford High Street in the south east London suburb. The simple and relatively modern place of worship was built as a place...
The St. Andrews Centre is based within the beautiful old church of St. Andrews at the heart of the Brockley community. The church is no longer used for religious...
St. Hilda’s Church stands on the edge of the south east London suburb of Brockley and was constructed in 1907. The structure was created in a classic ‘city’ style,...
St. Luke and St. Phillip’s Church is a small yet beautiful historic place of worship on the edge of Deptford in south east London, close to Rotherhithe. The facility...
St. Mary Magdalene Church is a good sized ecclesiastical facility in the Crofton Park area of Brockley in south east London. The church is home to a large Christian...
This church is one of the finest examples of English Italinate Baroque in the whole of the capital. Constructed in the early 1700s and designed by the legendary architect...
Wavelengths Leisure Centre is one of the premier leisure facilities in this area of outh east London. Located at the heart of Deptford the publicly owned swimming pool and...