Deptford London Map

About Deptford

Deptford, a district within the London Borough of Lewisham, carries the quiet hum of its maritime past. It lies 6.1 km south-east of City of London (from City of London: bearing 132°T, OS grid TQ 371 772). Once a bustling royal dockyard, its very air seems to hold a faint tang of salt and timber, a legacy of centuries when ships of the line were fashioned here, their timbers groaning under the skilled hands of shipwrights. The Thames, a broad, grey ribbon, still flows past Deptford, its waters reflecting the ever-changing London sky, a constant witness to the ebb and flow of trade and tides. Though industry has shifted, echoes of its former prominence can be felt in the sturdy brickwork of old warehouses and the enduring spirit of its people, a resilience perhaps forged in the face of the sea and the demands of empire. The light here often possesses a peculiar softness, diffused by the urban haze but still capable of illuminating the stark beauty of its industrial heritage and the unexpected pockets of green that punctuate its landscape.

About This Deptford Map Page

Explore Deptford, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.477627, -0.025977. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.