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Deptford Collection

Background imageDeptford Collection: The Hollies Childrens Home, Sidcup, Kent

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: GLC-LFB Deptford fire station, Evelyn Street, Deptford

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: London arms and seals

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: South Eastern Fever Hospital, New Cross, London

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Greenwich / Isle of Dogs

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Henri Grace a Dieu

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Tollgate Ticket

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Deptford Creek

Deptford Creek
A view of Deptford Creek, south east London

Background imageDeptford Collection: Greenwich From Deptford

Greenwich From Deptford

Background imageDeptford Collection: Deptford Dockyard

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Deptford Police Station, south east London

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Plan of John Evelyns garden

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Photograph of Lord Palmerston PH, Deptford, London

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Greenwich Union Cottage Homes, Sidcup, Kent

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Map, Surrey Docks, Bricklayers Arms and New Cross, London

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

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

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: The Broadway Theatre, New Cross - South East London

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: 1832 Victorian Map of Greenwich

1832 Victorian Map of Greenwich

Background imageDeptford Collection: Peter the Great at Deptford, SE London

Peter the Great at Deptford, SE London Date: 1698

Background imageDeptford Collection: Abandoned butchers bike in Deptford bomb crater, London

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Photograph of Tiger PH, Deptford, London

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Photograph of Royal Marine PH, Deptford, London

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Photograph of Rising Sun PH, Deptford, London

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Photograph of Princess Of Wales PH, Deptford, London

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Photograph of Prince Alfred PH, Deptford, London

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Photograph of Oxford Arms, Deptford, London

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Photograph of Old Manor House PH, Deptford (Old), London

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Photograph of Old Manor House PH, Deptford (New), London

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Photograph of Mansion House PH, Deptford, London

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Photograph of Lord Clyde PH, Deptford, London

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Photograph of Farriers PH, Deptford, London

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Photograph of Evelyn Arms, Deptford, London

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Photograph of Duke Of Wellington PH, Deptford, London

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Photograph of Druids Head PH, Deptford, London

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Photograph of Dreadnought PH, Deptford, London

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

Background imageDeptford Collection: Photograph of Chichester PH, Deptford, London

Photograph of Chichester 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

Background imageDeptford Collection: St Nicholas, Deptford

St Nicholas, Deptford
St Nicholas Church in Deptford was founded in the 12th century, its tower dates from the 14th century, while the rest is largely 17th century with additional reconstruction work from after the Blitz

Background imageDeptford Collection: Deptford Dockyard

Deptford Dockyard was an important naval dockyard and base at Deptford on the River Thames, in what is now the London Borough of Lewisham

Background imageDeptford Collection: The Tiwer of London: the Armory, the Horse Armory

The Tiwer of London: the Armory, the Horse Armory and Wild Beasts in the Tower. Beefeater showing tourists weapons from the Spanish Armada in the Armory 13

Background imageDeptford Collection: Historical views of Japan

Historical views of Japan. Japanese woman riding in a sedan chair on wheels 22, Japanese Christians forced to step on a crucifix (fumie) in Nagasaki, 17th century 23

Background imageDeptford Collection: Map of London, 1952

Map of London, 1952
Map of London in 1952. 1952

Background imageDeptford Collection: Civic reception for Olympic victor Harold Whitlock

Civic reception for Olympic victor Harold Whitlock
Civic reception for the Olympic 50 kilometres Marathon victor Harold Whitlock at Deptford Town Hall, south east London, 12 August 1936. Date: 1936

Background imageDeptford Collection: SS Great Eastern - at her moorings in Deptford 1859

SS Great Eastern - at her moorings in Deptford 1859
At half-past seven on Wednesday morning on the 8th September 1859, the Great Eastern, left her moorings off of Deptford, under the combined action of a charge of flour powerful towing-tugs

Background imageDeptford Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 163

Curtis British Entomology Plate 163
Coleoptera: Throscus obtusus = Trixagus obtusus (Minute Throscus) [Plant: Dianthus armeria (Deptford Pink)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageDeptford Collection: Elizabeth, Golden Hind

Elizabeth, Golden Hind
Queen Elizabeth goes aboard Francis Drakes ship Golden Hind anchored at Deptford, where she will knight him Date: 1581

Background imageDeptford Collection: Peter the Great House at Deptford 1850

Peter the Great House at Deptford 1850
Peter the Great House at Deptford. near the docks was the seat of john Evelyn called Says or Sayes Court, where Peter the Great

Background imageDeptford Collection: Floating dock, Deptford 1820

Floating dock, Deptford 1820
Floating dock, Deptford, London. Date: 1820

Background imageDeptford Collection: PETER I / MACLISE / DEPTFORD

PETER I / MACLISE / DEPTFORD
PETER I the Great In 1697/8 he toured western Europe picking up ideas : here he is studying shipbuilding at Deptford, on the Thames east of London Date: 1682 - 1725



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