London Borough of Lewisham

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London Borough of Lewisham, Administrative borough in Southeast London, England

The London Borough of Lewisham encompasses 35.15 square kilometers and includes multiple neighborhoods connected by rivers like Deptford Creek and Ravensbourne.

The borough formed in 1965 through the merger of metropolitan boroughs Lewisham and Deptford, with territorial modifications occurring in 1996 through Royal Docks transfer.

The area received recognition as London Borough of Culture in 2020, representing the creative contributions of its 298,653 residents from different backgrounds.

Lewisham station functions as a major transportation hub, connecting southeastern rail services with the Docklands Light Railway for efficient London travel.

The Greenwich Meridian line runs directly through this borough, marking the reference point for global time zones and geographical coordinates.

Location: Greater London

Inception: April 1, 1965

Website: https://lewisham.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.44528,-0.02028

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19

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