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Deptford
Site of a Royal Shipyard, founded by King Henry VIII. Famous sailors such as Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh and Captain Cook all sailed from Deptford on their voyages of discovery.
The Shipwright’s Palace - originally a receiving house for royalty such as Queen Elizabeth I and Charles II - and all that remains of the Royal Dockyard.
Twinkle Park
- 1999 award-winner for its architectural design.
Albury Street - popular legend has it that Nelson and Lady Hamilton were once residents in one of these fine houses.
London’s first and oldest working railway station.
Grave of Christopher Marlowe, the Elizabethan dramatist, in St Nicholas’ churchyard.
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