Memorials & monuments · London
London Borough of Lewisham
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London Borough of Lewisham — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Robin Stott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Catford Bridge · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
London Borough of Lewisham is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The London Borough of Lewisham is a vibrant area in South East London known for its diverse community and cultural offerings. Visitors can explore various parks, markets, and local events that showcase the area's rich heritage and contemporary arts scene.
From the Wikipedia article
Lewisham ( LOO-ish-əm) is a London borough in south-east London, England. It forms part of Inner London. The principal settlement of the borough is Lewisham. The local authority is Lewisham London Borough Council, based in Catford. The Prime Meridian passes through Lewisham. Blackheath, Goldsmiths, University of London and Millwall F.C. are located within the borough.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The modern borough broadly corresponds to the area of the ancient parishes of Lee and Lewisham, plus the later parish of Deptford St Paul, created in 1730 when the ancient parish of Deptford was subdivided. (The other Deptford parish created in 1730, Deptford St Nicholas, went instead to the borough of Greenwich.) Most of the area was historically in the county of Kent, although Deptford St Paul straddled the boundary with Surrey, with its chapelry of Hatcham (the area now known as New Cross) being in the latter county. From 1856 the area was governed by the Metropolitan Board of Works, which was established to provide services across the metropolis of London. In 1889 the Metropolitan Board…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4449, -0.0209
- District
- Lewisham
- Parish
- Lewisham, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE6 4RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewisham East
- Nearest railway station
- Catford Bridge — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.lewisham.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12235813444 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: London Borough of Lewisham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is London Borough of Lewisham?
- London Borough of Lewisham is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE6 4RU), in the parish of Lewisham, unparished area.
- What is London Borough of Lewisham?
- London Borough of Lewisham — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to London Borough of Lewisham?
- The nearest railway station is Catford Bridge, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE6 4RU.
- Who owns London Borough of Lewisham?
- London Borough of Lewisham is owned by Lewisham London Borough Council.
- Is London Borough of Lewisham free to visit?
- Yes, London Borough of Lewisham is free to enter.
- How do I get to London Borough of Lewisham?
- The nearest railway station is Catford Bridge, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE6 4RU.