Lewisham

American

[loo-uh-shuhm] / ˈlu ə ʃəm /

noun

a borough of Greater London, England.

Lewisham British

/ ˈluːɪʃəm /

noun

a borough of S Greater London, on the River Thames. Pop: 248 300 (2003 est). Area: 35 sq km (13 sq miles)

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Mayor of Lewisham Liam Shrivastava said the council would "defend our migrant workers"

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

At the meeting, the Labour opposition on Lewisham Council attempted to introduce an amendment relating to modern slavery, but it was voted down.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Overall the party gained more than 440 councillors across England and won its first-ever elected mayors in Hackney and Lewisham.

From BBC ● May 9, 2026

Georgi Stagg, a 70-year-old retiree from the London borough of Lewisham, said her top priorities in local elections are climate change, Palestinians and taxing the wealthy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

In those days Mr. Sherlock Holmes was still living in Baker Street and the Bastables were looking for treasure in the Lewisham Road.

From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis

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