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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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  • 0870 608 2000