Memorials & monuments · London
London Borough of Lewisham
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
- 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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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.
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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…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4449, -0.0209
- District
- Lewisham
- Parish
- Lewisham, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE6 4RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewisham East
- 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.
- 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?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SE6 4RU. It sits within the Lewisham East parliamentary constituency.