The River Ravensbourne is a tributary of the River Thames in South London, England. This article belongs in one or more categories. ... The Thames (pronounced []) is a river flowing through southern England, in its lower reaches flowing through London into the sea. ... South London area South London (known colloquially as South of the River) is the area of London south of the River Thames. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2005 est. ...

Geography

The Ravensbourne is 11 miles (17.4 km) in length with a total catchment area of 180 km². It flows through the London Boroughs of Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich. For the term related to television programmes, see watershed (television). ... London (pronounced ) is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. ... The London Borough of Bromley is a London Borough of outer southeast London, England. ... now. ... The London Borough of Greenwich is a London borough in southeast London, England. ...

The Ravensbourne rises at Caesar's Well, Keston, two miles south of Bromley town centre, flowing initially in a northerly direction. For the initial third of its length the river flows across common land (including Hayes Common and Bromley Common) until it reaches the southern outskirts of Bromley town; for some of its remaining length it is often in underground channels. The source of a river, usually a lake or a spring, is the farthest point of a river from its estuary or confluence with another river. ... Keston is a one-time village in Kent, now part of the London Borough of Bromley. ...

At Catford it is joined by the River Pool. The Ravensbourne is also joined by the River Quaggy (known upstream of Sundridge Park as Kyd Brook) (3.5 miles (5.6 km) iNIGELn length). This rises near Sundridge Park in Bromley and flows northwards through the Mottingham area to Kidbrooke where it then turns westwards through Manor Park in Lee, before joining the Ravensbourne in Lewisham. Numerous other small streams also join the main river between its source and confluence. Catford is an area in the London Borough of Lewisham, England. ... The Pool River is a tributary of the River Ravensbourne. ... The River Quaggy (often the Quaggy River) is an urban river passing through the south-east London boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich and Lewisham. ... Mottingham is a place in SE9, England in the London Borough of Greenwich, although part (to the west of Mottingham Road) is in the London Borough of Bromley. ... Kidbrooke is a place in the London Borough of Greenwich. ... Lee is a place in the London Borough of Lewisham in south-east London. ... Lewisham is an area within the London Borough of Lewisham in south-east London. ...

Near its confluence with the Thames at Greenwich Reach, north-east of Deptford town centre (and west of Greenwich), the tidal reach of the river is known as Deptford Creek. Confluence of Rhine and Mosel at Koblenz In geography, a confluence describes the point where two rivers meet and become one, usually when a tributary joins a more major river. ... Deptford is an area of the London Borough of Lewisham, on the south bank of the River Thames in south-east London. ... This page is about Greenwich in England. ...

History

The Domesday Book recorded eleven corn mills on the Ravensbourne in the 11th century. The 17th century London diarist John Evelyn bought one of these mills - Brookmills - in 1668 for 'grinding colour'. Doomesday Book (also known as Domesday, or Book of Winchester), was the record of the great survey of England completed in 1086, executed for William the Conqueror, that was similar to a census by a government of today. ... Watermill of Braine-le-Château, Belgium (12th century) A watermill is a structure that uses a water wheel or turbine to drive a mechanical process such as flour or lumber production, or metal shaping (rolling, grinding or wire drawing). ... As a means of recording the passage of time, the 11th century was that century which lasted from 1001 to 1100. ... (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. ... London (pronounced ) is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. ... == c programming[[a--203. ... John Evelyn (October 31, 1620 – February 27, 1706) was an English writer, gardener and diarist. ... // Events January - The Triple Alliance of 1668 is formed. ...

The bridge over Deptford Creek was the site of the Battle of Deptford Bridge, 17 June 1497, the last battle of the Cornish Rebellion of 1497. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Cornish Rebellion of 1497. ... June 17 is the 168th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (169th in leap years), with 197 days remaining. ... 1497 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Cornish Rebellion of 1497 was a popular uprising in 1497 by the tin miners of Cornwall in the south west of Britain. ...

From the 16th century onwards until its closure in the 19th century, the proximity of Royal Dockyard created by Henry VIII at Deptford gave employment to many small shipbuilders on the creek. Queen Elizabeth I knighted Francis Drake on board the Golden Hind in Deptford Creek on Drake's return from his circumnavigation of the globe in 1580. The Golden Hind remained moored in the creek until it broke up. Dockyards of the Royal Navy are harbours where either commissioned ships are based, or where ships are overhauled and refitted. ... For the play, see Henry VIII (play). ... In United Kingdom usage, the term creek refers exclusively to a tidal water channel. ... Elizabeth I Queen of England and Ireland Queen of France, nominal title Elizabeth I (September 7, 1533–March 24, 1603) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from November 17, 1558 until her death. ... Sir Francis Drake, Vice Admiral, (c. ... The Golden Hind was an English ship best known for its global circumnavigation between 1577 and 1580, captained by Sir Francis Drake. ... Events March 1 - Michel de Montaigne signs the preface to his most significant work, Essays. ...

The creek was also host to a large power station, now dismantled; as well as many other heavy industries. Now regeneration of the area is under way. For much of the lower reach between Lewisham and the Thames, the Ravensbourne and Deptford Creek are joined by the Docklands Light Railway, and a number of new developments, including the Laban Dance Centre. Oil power plant in Iraq A power station or power plant is a facility for the generation of electric power. ... Lewisham is an area within the London Borough of Lewisham in south-east London. ... Several places exist with the name Thames, and the word is also used as part of several brand and company names Most famous is the River Thames in England, on which the city of London stands Other Thames Rivers There is a Thames River in Canada There is a Thames... The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is a light rail public transport metro serving the redeveloped Docklands area of east London, England. ... The Laban Dance Centre in Deptford, south-east London opened in February 2003. ...

See also

• Rivers of the United Kingdom

This is a list of rivers of Great Britain. ...

External links

• London's rivers: includes Ravensbourne
• Deptford Creek
• Environment Agency Flood warnings website