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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Bids to get support for extending the Bakerloo Line from Elephant and Castle to Lewisham, and for funding for the West London Orbital rail line are expected to be put on the back burner for now.

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Len Duvall, London Assembly member for Greenwich and Lewisham, said the government's expected commitment was "fantastic news".

From BBC

Born on October 28, 1902 in Lewisham, London, Lanchester was a child actor in theatre and cabaret, and even made records of ancient Victorian songs and ballads.

From BBC

Only Lewisham and Charing Cross - where 10 officers are currently under investigation by the police watchdog - will remain open 24 hours.

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The Metropolitan Police said officers searching a property in Brockley Road, Lewisham, on 19 September discovered the body of Junior Ryan Coleman.

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