Issue 001 — Crime and punishment

In the inaugural issue of deptford.org, we start with justice and injustices across the centuries.

Tax fight

In 1497, the Cornish rebellion met royal power, turning a river crossing at Deptford Bridge into a battlefield.

Crime timeline

From Tudor crackdowns to today’s policing: a walk through crimes and punishments in Deptford.

High Street murders

A quiet Deptford shop, two bodies, and the fingerprint evidence that rewrote police work.

Coming up

Marlowe’s murder

Espionage, a tavern brawl, and the most famous inquest in Deptford.

Pirates & privateers

Deptford-built ships at the centre of smuggling and plunder.

Riots & disturbances

Dockyard clashes, price protests, and civil unrest over the centuries.