Lewisham Collection (page 4)

Deptford Docks, London, 1753. Artist
Deptford Docks, London, 1753. Plan of the Dock Yard at Deptford including the surrounding area. In the upper section is a view of the River Thames with water vessels

View of Deptford across the River Thames, London, c1790. Artist
View of Deptford across the River Thames, London, c1790

Low tide, Deptford, 1972. Artist: RCD Lowry
Low tide, Deptford, 1972

A windmill on Blackheath, Greenwich, London, 1833. Artist: George Shepheard
A windmill on Blackheath, London, 1833. With a woman and washing line in the foreground

A mill on Blackheath by moonlight; including figures and a windmill, Greenwich, London, 1770
A mill on Blackheath, London, by moonlight, 1770; including figures

Aerial view of Howland Great Dock, Rotherhithe, Bermondsey, London, c1717. Artist
Aerial view of Howland Great Dock, Rotherhithe, Bermondsey, London, c1717. Ships ride at anchor in the dock, with piles of wood for boat-building and repairs

View of the Surrey Canal, Deptford, London, c1840. The Surrey Canal where its crossed by Trundleys Road, with a steam train passing over the bridge

North west view of St Pauls, Deptford, London, c1750
North west view of St Paul, Deptford, London, c1750. St Pauls church with a semi-circular columned entrance, and the rectors house, right

Deptford Pier and the River Thames, Greenwich, London, c1835. Sailing boats and steamboats sail on the Thames in front of new buildings put up as part of improvements to the city

New Cross turnpike on the Old Kent Road, Deptford, London, 1783. Artist: Robert Laurie
New Cross turnpike on the Old Kent Road, Deptford, London, 1783. A cart passes through the turnpike, with inns on either side

Housewifery lesson, Childeric Road School, Deptford, London, 1908. An attentive class of girls being taught how to bathe and dress a baby

Blackheath Fire Station, Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London, 1905. The exterior of the building is shown with a fire ladder leaning against the side

Girls posed in tableaux, Sandhurst Road Evening Institute, London, 1914. Posed on and around a gynmastic horse

Anticipations for the Pillory, 1813. A pillory stands on a scaffold in Chesterfield Walk outside Montague House, Blackheath, residence of the Princess of Wales

View from Greenwich Park, London, 1723. Artist: Sutton Nicholls
View from Greenwich Park, London, 1723. View of Greenwich, Deptford and the City of London, taken from Flamstead Hill in Greenwich Park, showing the Royal Greenwich Observatory to the left

Elm Grove, Lewisham, London, c1840
View of Elm Grove in Lewisham, London, c1840; with people looking at the house

Wild Bill Davison, Lewisham Jazz Festival, Lewisham, London, 1986. Artist: Brian O Connor
Wild Bill Davison, Lewisham Jazz Festival, Lewisham, London, 1986

Jeannie Lambe, Lewisham Jazz Festival, Lewisham, 1986. Artist: Brian O Connor
Jeannie Lambe, Lewisham Jazz Festival, Lewisham, 1986

Buddy Rich, Lewisham Jazz Festival, Lewisham, 1988. Artist: Brian O Connor
Buddy Rich, Lewisham Jazz Festival, Lewisham, 1988

Lionel Hampton, Lewisham Town Hall, 1989. Artist: Brian O Connor
Lionel Hampton, Lewisham Town Hall, 1989. Hampton was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, bandleader and actor

German tavern wrecked, Deptford, London, World War I, c1914-c1918. Anti-German feeling in the UK during the war resulted in many businesses and homes owned by Germans being attacked

The King at New Cross Station, 1844. King Louis Phillippe of France being greeted at New Cross Station, Deptford, London, during his visit to Winsor Castle

The Brockley Jack Inn, c1912, (1912). From London - South of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1912]

At Babies Hospital, Brockley, 1933 (1937). The Duchess of York opening Albany Deptford Babies Hospital in July 1933. From Our King And Queen cigarette cards produced for W.D. & H.O

Experiments with Fairlies steam carriage for short distances, August 1869. A steam carriage designed and built by the Scottish locomotive engineer Robert Fairlie (1831-1885)

Prison hulk at Deptford, London, c1826. These convict hulks were an intermediate confinement between an ordinary gaol or transportation

Blitz in London -- Lewisham High Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- bomb damage near the Clock Tower in Lewisham High Street, SE13, 18 September 1940. Date: 1940

Blitz in London -- Chiesmans, Lewisham High Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- a firefighter, wearing an oilskin coat, damping down the aftermath of an incendiary bomb attack on Chiesmans depository in Lewisham High Street, SE13

Grove Park Hospital, Lewisham, London
Entrance to the Grove Park Hospital, Marvels Lane, Lewisham, south east London. The buildings, designed by T & J Norman Dinwiddy

Photograph of Black Bull PH, Lewisham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Crowds in Deptford High Street shopping after dark, London, 1913. Shop fronts, including Elstons Market can be seen

Elderly couple in Victorian interior, Albury Street, Deptford, London, 1911

People in the street, Albury Street, Deptford, London, 1911. Street of two-storey Georgian terraced houses with elaborate carvings above the doors. People stand and chat, children play in the road

Tree Mural Pepys Estate Deptford
Mural of a red squirrel climbing a tree painted on a blank brick wall of the Pepys Estate in Deptford, south east London, 1978 Date: 1978

Blitz in London -- Lewisham High Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- bomb damage near the Clock Tower in Lewisham High Street, SE13, 18 September 1940

LCC-LFB Downham fire station, Lewisham, SE London
London was expanding and the London Fire Brigade had to meet the expansion. The Downham Estate, in SE London, was the London County Councils largest social housing development (Council Estate)

GLC-London Fire Brigade, Lewisham fire station
Replacing the old Lewisham fire station, also in Lewisham High Street, Lewisham fire station was the new generation Divisional Headquarters design

LCC-LFB Lewisham fire station, High Street, Lewisham
Built by the London County Council (LCC) and opened in 1898, Lewisham fire station was located at 340 High Street. Lewisham, SE London

NFS (London) towing unit and trailer pump, WW2
A unit from Lewisham Sub-station (37 F 2 Y) at Lewisham Bridge School, Elmira Street. SE London attending a training exercise in the locality

ASC Greenwich Union Workhouse, Grove Park, London
Part of the ASC (Army Service Corps) Barracks on Marvels Lane, Grove Park, Lewisham, south east London. The buildings, designed by T & J Norman Dinwiddy

The Chinese Bungalow by Marion Osmond and James Corbett
The Chinese Bungalow by Marion Osmond and James Corbet starring Matheson Lang. An example of an image being supplied with more than one text. The artist is Charles Buchel

Thomas Dermody
THOMAS DERMODY - son of drunken Irish schoolmaster, talented writer whose wild lifestyle ( I am vicious because I like it ! ) led to an early grave in Lewisham. Date: 1775 - 1802

Thomas Dermody - 2
THOMAS DERMODY - son of drunken Irish schoolmaster, talented writer whose wild lifestyle ( I am vicious because I like it ! ) led to an early grave in Lewisham. Date: 1775 - 1802

Lewisham / High Street
Lewisham High Street Date: circa 1920

Up With The Lark
Promotional postcard for Up With The Lark adapted by Douglas Furber from Le Zebre (see The Glad Eye above); music Philip Bra-ham

Her Past by Frederick Jackson
Promotional postcard for Her Past by Frederick Jackson. First produced at the Hippodrome, Lewisham, 226th November 1928 and at the Shaftesbury Theatre, 23rd January 1929

St Georges Church Interior, Perry Hill, London
St Georges Church Interior, Perry Hill, Lewisham, near Forest Hill, County of London, England. Showing the chapel of the resurrection Date: 1930s

Thought to be 74, Breakspear Road, Brockley, London
Thought to be 74, Breakspear Road, Brockley, Lewisham, near Ladywell, County of London, England. Date: 1910s

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"Lewisham: A Historical Hub of Resilience and Care" During the Blitz in London, an ambulance races through the streets of Ladywell, Lewisham, its siren piercing the night as it rushes to save lives amidst the chaos of World War II. At Grove Park Railway Station in London, commuters embark on their daily journeys, unaware of the rich history that surrounds them. This bustling hub has witnessed countless stories unfold over time. The GLC-LFB New Lewisham fire station appliance room stands ready for action, a testament to the bravery and dedication of firefighters who protect this vibrant community. London arms and seals proudly adorn buildings across Lewisham, symbolizing its strong connection to the capital city and its enduring heritage. Grove Park Hospital in south east London serves as a beacon of hope for those seeking healing. Its doors have welcomed patients from all walks of life with compassion and care. Nestled within Lewisham's charming streets is Ladywell Lodge—a place where tranquility meets urban living. It offers solace amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. The iconic Lewisham Clock Tower stands tall at its heart—its timeless presence reminding residents of their shared history while marking each passing moment with grace. Lewisham Military Hospital on High Street holds tales untold by soldiers who found solace within its walls during times of conflict. Their sacrifices are honored here forevermore. Castle Coaches Bus weaves through busy roads, connecting people near and far. It carries dreams, aspirations, and memories along every route it travels within this vibrant borough. ASC Barracks in Grove Park echoes with stories from soldiers who once called it home—a place where camaraderie was forged amid duty and sacrifice for a greater cause. The GLC-LFB appliance fleet includes an Emergency Tender stationed in Lewisham—an emblematic reminder that heroes stand ever-ready to protect this cherished community when danger strikes.