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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Polanski described it as a "historic victory" and it was followed by Liam Shrivastava's win over Labour to become mayor of Lewisham.

From BBC • May 8, 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

Following in the footsteps of her grandfather - famed trade unionist Jimmy Reid - she sought a career in politics, and was elected as a Labour councillor in Lewisham in 2014.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

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 • Oct. 27, 2025

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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