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Lewisham ( / ˈluːɪʃəm / ⓘ LOO-ish-əm) is an area of southeast London, England, six miles (ten kilometres) south of Charing Cross. It is the principal area of the London Borough of Lewisham, and was within the historic county of Kent until 1889.
Lewisham ( / ˈluːɪʃəm / ⓘ 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.
- Explore the quirky Horniman Museum and Gardens. Discover an eclectic collection of anthropology, natural history and musical instruments at the Horniman Museum and Gardens.
- Buy top local produce at Brockley Market. Treat yourself to an array of delicious seasonal street food and produce at Brockley Market. Held in a car park, this local favourite is an award-winning weekend market and one of London’s best spots for locally sourced produce from artisan and small producers.
- Go for a wander in Beckenham Place Park. Escape the hustle and bustle of central London with a leisurely stroll in 96-hectare Beckenham Place Park, the largest green space in Lewisham.
- Get your culture fix at The Albany. Grab tickets to a dance, music, theatre or spoken-word performance at The Albany, a performing arts centre in Deptford with a history stretching back to the 19th century.
Jun 17, 2024 · Lewisham, inner borough of London, England. Most of Lewisham belongs to the historic county of Kent, although a small area in the northwest belongs historically to Surrey. It adjoins the boroughs of Southwark (west), Greenwich (east), and Bromley (south) and has a section of River Thames riverfront.
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- The Horniman Museum and Gardens. Museum, Forest, Hill Station, Aquarium. An anthropology museum offering a unique insight into the history of humankind, the Horniman is home to many weird and wonderful artifacts.
- Brockley Market. Market, Pastries, British. The view from Telegraph Hill, Brockley | © Squarespace. This award-winning farmers’ and street food market has a growing reputation in the southeast and beyond, and now attracts customers from all parts of the city.
- Telegraph Hill Park. Park, Hill Station. The bar at Deptford Cinema | © Deptford Cinema. Locals know you don’t have to travel uptown for breathtaking views of London’s skyline.
- Deptford Cinema. Cinema. After the Deptford Odeon was demolished in the 80s, Lewisham was one of two London boroughs to not have a cinema – until recently.
Dec 14, 2023 · lewishamarthouse. 1,159 posts · 7K followers. View more on Instagram. 36 likes. Add a comment... goldsmithscca. Goldsmiths Centre for Contemporary Art. View profile. goldsmithscca.
May 2, 2017 · Lewisham. Photo by Matt Brown. The modern borough of Lewisham stretches from the Thames, down to Beckenham Place Park in the south, and across from Forest Hill in the west of the borough to Grove...
