Lewisham Collection (page 5)

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

Viscount Lewisham
Viscount LEWISHAM Though it may seem improbable that anyone should take his title from this least aristocratic of London suburbs, here he is ! Date: 1851 - ?

Viscountess Lewisham
VISCOUNTESS LEWISHAM Though it may seem improbable that anyone should take her title from this least aristocratic of London suburbs, here she is ! Date: CIRCA 1877

Source Size = 2043 x 1872
New Congregational Church at Lewisham, Surrey

Map showing the Distribution of Deaths from Cholera in the Registration Districts of London
XJF275636 Map showing the Distribution of Deaths from Cholera in the Registration Districts of London, 1866 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School

Loampit Vale - leading onto Loampit Hill, Lewisham
Loampit Vale - leading onto Loampit Hill (A20), Lewisham, South East London Date: circa 1908

A man works with an acetylene cutting the remains of a train carriage in the foreground another man works to clear the railway lines at the spot where an express train collided into the rear of a

Mr. T. W. Williams Lewisham, London, UK, Britain, United Kingdom, U.k. Great Britain

Firefighters at the scene of a warehouse fire, SE London
Firefighters at the scene of a warehouse fire on Ladywell Road, Lewisham, SE London

LCC-LFB Lewisham fire station
Built in 1898 by the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Lewisham fire station was located at 340 High Street, Lewisham, SE London

LCC-LFB Lee Green sub-station, Lewisham
London was expanding and the London Fire Brigade not only built new fire stations but took over existing buildings and converted them

LCC-LFB Lewisham fire station, SE London
Located at 340 High Street, Lewisham, SE London, this station was built in 1898 and closed in 1967 when the new Lewisham Fire station (E21) was opened

Blitz in London -- rescue workers searching debris, WW2
Blitz in London -- rescue workers (not firefighters) search through the debris of a bombed building, seeking survivors or extricating the dead, in the Ladywell area of Lewisham, SE London

London firefighters marching in SE London street, WW2
LCC-LFB firefighters and AFS marching along Lewisham High Street, SE London, with policemen controlling traffic

LFB band of marching firemen, Lewisham, SE London
The LCC-LFB band leading a London Fire Brigade marching contingent past the Lewisham Clock Tower in SE London

LFB band lead marching firefighters, SE London, WW2
The LCC-LFB band playing and leading a fire brigade contingent on a march through a street in Lewisham, SE London

Firefighters parade prior to march through SE London, WW2
Somewhere in Lewisham, SE London, firefighters parade in a school playground before setting off on a march. They comprise both full time London firefighters and those from the AFS

East London Industrial School brass band
The boys military-style brass band at the East London Industrial School. The boys are posed in uniform with instruments. The School opened in 1873 at 43 Leman Street Whitechapel but by 1909 was

Ravensbourne River, Kent

protest, shells, work, south, africa

Lewisham Hospital kitchens, south east London
Uniformed catering staff prepare meals in the kitchens of Lewisham Hospital in south east London. A cook at the right is making up plates of salad. Large metal boxes carry the names of hospital wards

Mrs Gerald Legge
Tatler front cover showing the Honourable Mrs Gerald Legge in a sumptuous red gown with white pom-poms. Raine McCorquodale, the daughter of Barbara Cartland and stepmother to Diana

Co-Op Butchery Dept
Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society butchery department shop (probably in Lewisham)

Lewisham 1808
Now a busy Metropolitan Borough, Lewisham was once a quiet rural village in the county of Kent

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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.