Deptford Collection (page 5)

Royal Navy men in Malta, WW1
Royal Navy men in Malta during the First World War. They are standing on a fire tender made by J Stone of Deptford, SE London. One person is in fancy dress, with their face covered, holding a fan

The pumping station at Deptford Creek, 1861
The sewage pumping station at Deptford Creek, designed by civil engineer Sir Joseph Bazelgette. Pictured here under construction in 1861. Date: 1861

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Deptford Pink - in flower (Dianthus armeria) Date:

MFB Deptford fire station, SE London
Built for the Metropolitan Fire Brigade in 1872, Deptford fire station was located on the site of the present Deptford fire station at 186 Evelyn Street, SE8

LCC-LFB Aftermath of a warehouse fire, Palmers Wharf
Stacked bales of goods affected by heat and water following a fire at Palmers Wharf, Prince Street, Deptford, SE London

Greenwich Childrens Home, Sidcup
Entrance to The Hollies - the Greenwich & Deptford Unions cottage homes site at Lamorbey, near Sidcup, Kent. A group of children stand inside the gate

The Smallpox Hulks, Atlas and Endymion, at Deptford Cree
Engraving of the two old hulks, Atlas and Endymion, at Deptford Creek, London, from The Illustrated London News, 23rd July 1881

Launch of the Hannibal steamship, 1854
The launch of the HMSS Hannibal screw steamship on 31st January 1854 at Deptford Dockyard. The ship served in the Crimean War. Date: 1854

Peter I / Maclise / Deptford
PETER I The Great Studying shipbuilding at Deptford during his tour of western Europe, 1697-8 Date: 1682 - 1725

Alexander Aubert
ALEXANDER AUBERT astronomer, who had an observatory at Loampit Hill, near Deptford Date: 1730 - 1805

Highly decorated unmarked plate - WWI patriotic themes
Highly decorated unmarked plate showing Britannia, the British Lion, British soldier, ships, and flags of the Allies. Transfer reads - BOROUGH OF DEPTFORD - PEACE DAY SOUVENIR OF THE GREAT WAR

The Foreign Cattle Market, Deptford, London, 1872
Interor of the Foreign Cattle Market at Deptford, London, in 1872. This image shows a number of sheep and cattle in the Central Shed of the market, with feeding troughs empty and hoisted up. 1872

Deptford, Distant
Distant view of the Thames at Deptford, viewed from the Greenwich Road. Date: 1808

Illustration Tempest Caliban Ferdinand Ariel
Artokoloro

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Pumping Station at Deptford Creek, London Main Drainage

Deptford Dockyard, 1869

Pension Office, Deptford Dockyard, 1869

Launch of the Screw-Corvette Druid at Deptford Dockyard: Princess Louise Releasing the Dog-Shore, Uk, 1869

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Launch of the Steam Frigate, " terrible, " on Thursday Afternoon from her Majestys Dock-Yard at Deptford

A View of the Dockyard at Deptford taken from the opposite Side of the Thames, 1698
XJF444359 A View of the Dockyard at Deptford taken from the opposite Side of the Thames, 1698 (engraving) by English School

The North-West Prospect of Deptford, in the County of Kent, 1739 (engraving)
XJF444360 The North-West Prospect of Deptford, in the County of Kent, 1739 (engraving) by Buck, Nathaniel (fl.1727-53) and Samuel (1696-1779); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Deptford Rifle Corps (34th Kent) Forming Earthworks for their Shooting Ground by Torchlight, 1860 Engraving

DEPTFORD ELECTION, UK, britain, united kingdom, u. k. great britain, 1888 engraving
DEPTFORD ELECTION, UK, britain, united kingdom, u.k. great britain, 1888 engraving

SAYES COURT, DEPTFORD, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Launching at Deptford, John Cleveley the elder, ca. 1712-1777, British

Hussars Embarking at Deptford, Kent Signed and dated in black paint, lower right: W
Hussars Embarking at Deptford, Kent Signed and dated in black paint, lower right: " W. Anderson | 1793.", William Anderson, 1757-1837, British

ENGLAND: NAVAL REVIEW, 1775. The Dockyard at Deptford: A Review by the First Lord of the Admiralty. Engraving by William Woollett after a painting by J.H. Mortimer at Richard Paton, 1775

The Deptford Rifle Corps (34th Kent) Forming Earthworks for their Shooting Ground by Torchlight, 1860 Engraving

DEPTFORD ELECTION, UK, britain, united kingdom, u. k. great britain, 1888 engraving
DEPTFORD ELECTION, UK, britain, united kingdom, u.k. great britain, 1888 engraving

SAYES COURT, DEPTFORD, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Information leaflet, rockets, WW2
Information leaflet published in 1946, summarising statistics on rockets (V2) which fell during the latter stages of the Second World War, with the number of people killed and injured

Boys Band at Greenwich Union Cottage Homes, Lamorbey, Sidcu
The boys band, posed with their instruments, at the Greenwich & Deptford Unions cottage homes site at Lamorbey, near Sidcup, Kent. The homes name can be seen on the bass drum

Charles Burney, Scholar
CHARLES BURNEY Churchman, rector of Deptford and prebendary of Lincoln, classical scholar Date: 1757 - 1817

LCC-LFB Deptford fire station, SE London
Located at 189 Evelyn Street, Deptford fire station remains operational today. As with all fire stations of the period the upper floors were occupied by firemen and their families

LCC-LFB bulk foam carrier, Deptford fire station
C42 was Deptford fire station. In addition to its pump escape and pump it had a foam tender which carried 100 x 5 gallon cans of foam compound and large foam making branches and generators

To the Kings most excellent majesty, this view of the royal dock yard at Deptford... Boats on Thames River and dockyard, Deptford, London, England. Date 1775

Docks / Deptford / 1810
The Royal Dockyard at Deptford Date: circa 1810

Deptford & Greenwich
Distant view of the Thames at Deptford and Greenwich : if our Library had existed at this time, it would be out of sight to the right of this view

Deptford Dock
The Royal Dock seen across the Thames

Catching a Whale off Deptford Pier, London, 1842
Engraving showing a 15 foot, 2 ton, whale being caught at Deptford Pier, London, in 1842. This whale had been swimming down the River Thames when it was sighted by watermen on the pier

Princess Louise launching screw-corvette, Druid at Deptfor
Princess Louise (1848-1939) releasing the dog-shore for the launch of the screw-corvette ship, Druid at Deptford Dockyard, London in 1869

Propellors for the Normandie, February 1935
Photograph of three propellors built at Deptford, London, for the French liner Normandie. Each of these propellors were 16ft in diameter, made of Turbiston bronze and weighed 23 tons

Deptford: view of the river

Whaling in Deptford
Catching a whale off Deptford Pier

Francis Drake Knighted
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE English admiral knighted by Queen Elizabeth at Deptford on 4 April 1581, on board his ship, Golden Hind after his round the world voyage

Thames / Greenwich / Cooke s
The Thames at Greenwich seen from Deptford

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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.