Deptford Collection

The Hollies Childrens Home, Sidcup, Kent
Aerial view of The Hollies, the Greenwich & Deptford Unions cottage homes at Lamorbey, near Sidcup, Kent, opened in 1902 to house pauper children away from the workhouse

GLC-LFB Deptford fire station, Evelyn Street, Deptford
Deptford fire station was one of the last stations built for the London County Councils Metropolitan Fire Brigade and was opened in 1904

London arms and seals
The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London and of the City of London, with a block map showing their boundaries

Howland Great Dock, near Deptford, c. 1715-20 (engraving)
XJF444362 Howland Great Dock, near Deptford, c.1715-20 (engraving) by Badslade, J. (fl.1720-30) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds eye view of Howland Great Dock, Deptford)

South Eastern Fever Hospital, New Cross, London
The South Eastern Fever Hospital was opened in 1877 on Avonley Road at New Cross, near Deptford in south east London. It was the fifth such hospital to be erected by the Metropolitan Asylums Board

Greenwich / Isle of Dogs
A view of Greenwich, Deptford and London from Flamstead Hill in Greenwich Park. The Isle of Dogs and windmills are on the right and St Pauls cathedral is in the centre

Henri Grace a Dieu
Deptford-built warship in the carrack style : she is the largest warship of her day, with golden sails - square on fore and main masts, lateen on the two mizzen masts

Tollgate Ticket
Tollgate ticket for St James Gate, for the Bermondsey, Rotherhithe and Deptford Roads, Southeast London - probably abolished in 1864 along with many others

Deptford Creek
A view of Deptford Creek, south east London

Greenwich From Deptford

Peter the Greats Palace and House (engraving)
1619258 Peter the Greats Palace and House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter the Greats Palace and House)

Deptford Dockyard
The naval dockyard at Deptford, with Greenwich in the distance. Our Picture Library is out of sight, to the right of the picture. Date: 1793

Deptford Police Station, south east London, with a group of policemen standing outside. Date: circa 1905

Plan of John Evelyns garden
A plan of John Evelyns garden at Sayes Court, Deptford, shown looking south, which he occupied from 1652 to 1694

Sayes Court, Deptford, the residence of Peter the Great (engraving)
3629738 Sayes Court, Deptford, the residence of Peter the Great (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sayes Court, Deptford, the residence of Peter the Great)

Queen Elizabeth I knighting Sir Francis Drake on biard his ship, the Golden Hind, Deptford, 1581 (colour litho)
5230138 Queen Elizabeth I knighting Sir Francis Drake on biard his ship, the Golden Hind, Deptford, 1581 (colour litho) by Gilbert

Photograph of Lord Palmerston PH, Deptford, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

The First London County Council (engraving)
1055803 The First London County Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First London County Council)

Greenwich Union Cottage Homes, Sidcup, Kent
Aerial view of The Hollies, the Greenwich & Deptford Union cottage homes at Lamorbey, near Sidcup, Kent, opened in 1902 to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Peter the Great goes for a little ride (litho)
976589 Peter the Great goes for a little ride (litho) by Skinner, Edward Frederick (1865-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter the Great goes for a little ride)

Map, Surrey Docks, Bricklayers Arms and New Cross, London
Map, Surrey Commercial Docks, Bricklayers Arms and New Cross, SE London, with railway lines and junctions. 1908

G Lansdell Shoe Repairs & BC Motors, Deptford, Lewisham, England. Date: 1959

England, London, Deptford, Tinderbox House Apartments

The Broadway Theatre, New Cross - South East London - situated on New Cross Road/Deptford Broadway, opposite Deptford High Street, on the corner of Tanners Hill

1832 Victorian Map of Greenwich

Peter the Great at Deptford, SE London Date: 1698

Floating Dock, Deptford, 1820 (engraving)
3637076 Floating Dock, Deptford, 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Floating Dock, Deptford, 1820)

Peter the Great at Deptford Dockyard
3783826 Peter the Great at Deptford Dockyard by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); (add.info.: Peter the Great at Deptford Dockyard)

Royal Naval School, Deptford (engraving)
5231017 Royal Naval School, Deptford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Naval School, Deptford)

Deptford and the Thames (engraving)
5213535 Deptford and the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deptford and the Thames)

View of St Pauls Church, Deptford, London, and Rectory House (coloured engraving)
602500 View of St Pauls Church, Deptford, London, and Rectory House (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of St Pauls Church, Deptford, London)

Royal Dockyard, Deptford, at the End of the Seventeenth Century (engraving)
2800000 Royal Dockyard, Deptford, at the End of the Seventeenth Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Dockyard, Deptford)

Abandoned butchers bike in Deptford bomb crater, London
An abandoned butchers bike lies in a crater in the road left by a bomb in Deptford, South-East London, WW2. Date: circa 1940s

New Members of the London County Council (b / w photo)
1615321 New Members of the London County Council (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Members of the London County Council)

Photograph of Tiger PH, Deptford, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Tiger

Photograph of Royal Marine PH, Deptford, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Rising Sun PH, Deptford, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Photograph of Princess Of Wales PH, Deptford, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Prince Alfred PH, Deptford, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Oxford Arms, Deptford, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Photograph of Old Manor House PH, Deptford (Old), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Old Manor House PH, Deptford (New), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Mansion House PH, Deptford, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Lord Clyde PH, Deptford, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Farriers PH, Deptford, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1938

Photograph of Evelyn Arms, Deptford, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Duke Of Wellington PH, Deptford, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Druids Head PH, Deptford, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

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"Exploring the Rich History and Vibrant Present of Deptford" Step into the intriguing past of Deptford, a neighborhood that holds countless tales within its boundaries. From The Hollies Childrens Home in Sidcup, Kent to GLC-LFB Deptford fire station on Evelyn Street, this area has witnessed both heartwarming stories and heroic acts. As you stroll through the streets, catch a glimpse of history with Tollgate Ticket and London arms and seals adorning buildings. Imagine the bustling Howland Great Dock near Deptford in the early 18th century, depicted vividly in an engraving from that time. It's fascinating to see how Greenwich and Isle of Dogs have evolved alongside this vibrant community. Marvel at Henri Grace a Dieu, once a majestic ship dominating the Thames waters. Nearby stands South Eastern Fever Hospital in New Cross, where dedicated healthcare professionals worked tirelessly to combat diseases. Don't miss Sayes Court, once home to Peter the Great himself. An enchanting engraving captures its grandeur perfectly. And just around the corner lies Lord Palmerston PH – a historic pub frozen in time through an evocative photograph. Venture further back into history with Peter the Great's Palace and House engraving - an extraordinary testament to his connection with this place. Finally, take solace knowing that safety is upheld by diligent officers at Deptford Police Station. Deptford is not just another neighborhood; it's a treasure trove of captivating stories waiting for you to unravel them. Step into its embrace and let yourself be enchanted by its rich tapestry of past events while reveling in its thriving present-day charm.