Deptford

Settlement in Durham

England

Deptford

St Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland Grade I listed Church

<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Peter%27s_Church,_Monkwearmouth" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Peter%27s_Church,_Monkwearmouth">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> — St Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland Credit: Brian Deegan

Deptford is a small village located in the county of Durham in the northeast of England. Situated approximately five miles south of the city of Sunderland, it falls within the metropolitan borough of South Tyneside.

The village is known for its picturesque setting, surrounded by rolling countryside and offering stunning views of the nearby River Wear. Deptford is primarily a residential area, characterized by a mix of housing types ranging from traditional cottages to modern developments.

In terms of amenities, the village boasts a few local shops, convenience stores, and a post office, providing residents with basic necessities. Additionally, there are a handful of pubs and restaurants, allowing locals to socialize and enjoy a meal or a drink.

Deptford has a strong sense of community, with various local organizations and clubs catering to different interests. The village has a primary school, providing education to the younger population, and is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities through a reliable bus service.

The surrounding area offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities, with countryside walks and nature reserves nearby. The village is also conveniently located for easy access to Sunderland, offering a wider range of amenities, shopping centers, and cultural attractions.

Overall, Deptford provides a peaceful and idyllic living environment, attracting residents who value a close-knit community and the natural beauty of the Durham countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.913707/-1.398617 or Grid Reference NZ3857. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland

Grade I listed Church Link

Brian Deegan

St Peter's Church in the parish of Monkwearmouth

St Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth is the parish church of Monkwearmouth in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. It is one of three churches in the Parish of Monkwearmouth. The others are the Victorian All Saints' Church, Monkwearmouth and the Edwardian St Andrew's Church, Roker. St Peter's was founded in AD 674–5 as one of the two churches of the Benedictine double monastery of Monkwearmouth–Jarrow Abbey. The other church is St Paul's Church, Jarrow. St Peter's is a Grade I listed building and part of a scheduled monument.

Colin Kinnear

"Shadows in another light"

Dating from 1998, one of the sculptures forming part of the St Peter's Riverside Sculpture Project. The base is actually the original base of a riverside crane. Sometimes alternatively known as "The Iron Tree". To the east, the supposed shadow of the original crane is picked out in the paving slabs along the riverside path. The University of Sunderland Library can be seen in the distance.

Oliver Dixon

"Shadows in another light"

Oliver Dixon

Shadow on St Peter's Riverside path

The supposed shadow of a crane is picked out in the paving slabs along the riverside path. The University of Sunderland Library can be seen in the distance. See also NZ4057 : "Shadows in another light".

Oliver Dixon

Sculpture and "shadow" on St Peter's Riverside

The supposed shadow of a crane (originally standing on the concrete base of the sculpture) is picked out in the paving slabs along the riverside path. A concrete "rivet" can also be seen, commemorating the days of shipbuilding. See also NZ4057 : "Shadows in another light".

Oliver Dixon

Shadow beside St Peter's Riverside

The actual shadow of the "Shadows in another light" sculpture. See also NZ4057 : Sculpture and "shadow" on St Peter's Riverside.

Oliver Dixon

Telescope on St Peter's Riverside

The plinth bears the inscription: "Look up and see behind you. A shadow can raise a memory that nothing can erase." This refers to the sculpture seen in NZ4057 : "Shadows in another light" and the supposed shadow of a crane seen in NZ4057 : Shadow on St Peter's Riverside path.

Oliver Dixon

Rivet and nut

Two artefacts commemorating the shipbuilding tradition of the locality; part of the St Peter's Riverside Sculpture Project.

Oliver Dixon

Giant nut on St Peter's Riverside

Artefact commemorating the shipbuilding tradition of the locality; part of the St Peter's Riverside Sculpture Project. A giant rivet and the "Shadows in another light" sculpture can be seen in the middle distance.

Oliver Dixon

St Peter's Riverside

Artefacts commemorating the shipbuilding tradition of the locality; part of the St Peter's Riverside Sculpture Project.

Oliver Dixon

Lamp standard on St Peter's Riverside.

Oliver Dixon

"Pathways to Knowledge"

The text was taken from an ancient manuscript kept in St Peter's Church nearby, possibly with a connection to the Venerable Bede. This page is just one component of a sculpture of a pile of books installed in front of the University Library.

Oliver Dixon

"Pathways to Knowledge"

Oliver Dixon

University Library

On St Peter's Riverside.

Oliver Dixon

Bede's Way monument

This monument which stands outside the National Glass Centre is apparently related to Bede's Way, a 20 km walking and cycling route linking the twin Anglo-Saxon monasteries of St Peter's in Wearmouth and St Paul's in Jarrow. However the thin yellow line (scarcely visible in this image) does not seem to conform to the shape of the route of Bede's Way. Small copies of the emblem can be found inserted into the paving of St Peter's Riverside (see NZ3957 : Emblem of Bede's Way).

Oliver Dixon