Genealogy Chat

Hi Andrea Many thanks for letting me know about the Mymarras site - I have just had a quick look and it is very interesting - nothing like local knowledge. Many thanks Susan Cath Please thank your Mum-in-Law for taking so much trouble and I will indeed watch this space if she comes up with any news. Many thanks Susan

I've just spoken to my 83yr old Mum in law. She's Sunderland born and bred but can't remember the hall being there but knows there used to be one. She's off to phone her sister who still lives in S/land so watch this space.....

Susan Have you been on to mymarras? Derek, the webmaster on there has loads (and I mean loads) of historical information about the area. If you put a message on the forum I'm sure that he will be able to help or at least point you in the right direction. Best Wishes Andrea

Hi A big thank you to everyone for taking the trouble to help me with my search for Deptford Hall - it never ceases to amaze me how kind everyone on this site is. I will definitely follow up the leads you have given me and when I visit Deptford I will visit The King's Arms and raise a glass to you all. Thank you so very much. Susan

Nice to see your name on here again -you helped me with info in March last year! Rosalyn

Ive never heard of Deptford Hall,but my brother is a bar manager of the Kings Arms that Bill mentions lol They have built a big retail park at Deptford and I cant even remember what was there before it. Ive just asked my mum and she said Deptford Hall rings a bell,but she cant think what it was.Ill let you know if she remembers Anna :-)

Susan I don't know where Deptford Hall is but Deptford itself is still there - albeit in a very small form. It is on the south side of the river - some old buildings still there and the remains of the shipbuilding industry. Andrea

Try looking at old-maps.co.uk under Durham and then Deptford. A part of the area is known as Diamond Hall so that may be the connection you are looking for. Much of Deptford has now been cleared although there are two decent pubs - The Kings Arms and The Saltgrass! Bill

Hi Louise Many thanks for replying to my message I always thought my ancestors just came from Sunderland but now I know it is Deptford, Sunderland hope to make a visit there soon. Susan

Hi Kathleen Many thanks for the information about the Durham Mining Museum - I too found this on Google but have searched the site and cannot find the reference to Deptford Hall but will contact the museum to see if they can help. Susan

Hi Roy Many thanks for the information about the 1862 Map of Deptford Sunderland did you find this on the internet - I would be most interested to know. Many thanks for your help. Susan

hi i have a marriage in deptford and it says st andrew's church in the parish of deptford. but i know no more than that. sorry ( that was 1868) louise

Got this from Googling. Maybe you could phone the museum and they could help you.:- Durham Mining Museum - Mining Engineers ... Heslop, Grainger,** Deptford Hall, Sunderland.** Heslop, James, Sherwood Rise, Nottingham. Heslop, Michael, Rough Lea Colliery, Willington, Co. Durham. ... www.dmm-gallery.org.uk/transime/u13-m.htm - 258k - Cached - Similar pages Kath. x

there is a Depford House showing on 1862 map of Depford Sunderland. Roy

Hi Jess Yes I have tried Google but nothing - I am hoping someone with local knowledge may be able to help me. Susan

have you tried Google?

Does anyone know of a place called Deptford Hall in Deptford, Sunderland and does it still exist today? I have tried various internet searches but have not been able to find any information. Susan