Explore the 1623 map of Deptford

This is the original 1623 Deptford map: warm sepia, black ink, John Evelyn’s annotations in the margins. An anonymous surveyor’s working sketch of a town that no longer exists in this form. Zoom in to read the field names, find Sayes Court, and follow the streets. Double-click or pinch to zoom on desktop; double-tap or pinch on mobile.

The 1623 Deptford map, full view
The 1623 Deptford map. Annotations by John Evelyn.

Want the full story? Read how we navigated Deptford using this map and what remains there after four centuries.

Elia Kabanov

23 Feb 2025

References
  1. Map of Deptford in 1623. From The History Of Deptford by Nathan Dews
  2. Map Of Deptford, 1623. Ideal Homes: A History Of South-East London Suburbs
  3. Kent: Deptford, 1623. Catalogue of British Town Maps

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