
Nestled between Greenwich and New Cross, Deptford has a rich maritime heritage, as it used to be home to Deptford Dockyard, the first Royal Navy Dockyard. The area name means 'deep ford', a nod to the crossing of Deptford Creek.










Nestled between Greenwich and New Cross, Deptford has a rich maritime heritage, as it used to be home to Deptford Dockyard, the first Royal Navy Dockyard. The area name means 'deep ford', a nod to the crossing of Deptford Creek.
Last Updated 27 October 2016
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