Building    From 1846 

Our Lady of the Assumption Deptford

Categories: Religion

Originally founded as a mission in 1842, it was built to serve the local Catholic community, many of whom had come from Ireland to work on the railways and in the shipyards. 

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Our Lady of the Assumption Deptford

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Our Lady of the Assumption Deptford

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