Statue of Peter the Great


This strange statue recalls the Russian tsar's four-month stay in 1698 when he came to Deptford to learn more about new developments in shipbuilding.


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2. Albury St

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3. St Paul's Church

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6. Cutty Sark

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7. St Alfege Church

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8. Old Royal Naval College Visitor Centre

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A handy introduction to the royal borough of Greenwich, this exhibition delves into the history of the area with models and hands-on exhibits, many aimed…