London Borough of Lewisham

The London Borough of Lewisham is an administrative area in the southeastern part of the British capital, with several neighborhoods linked by waterways such as Deptford Creek and the Ravensbourne. The area contains residential streets, commercial roads and green spaces spread across the territory.

This borough came into being in 1965 when the metropolitan boroughs of Lewisham and Deptford merged under the London government reforms. Later, in 1996, minor boundary adjustments took place when parts of the Royal Docks area were transferred to a neighboring borough.

The name comes from an Old English word meaning a settlement near a river, and today you can see parks and green spaces along the waterways where locals walk and jog. Markets and shops along the main streets reflect the diversity of the people who live and work here.

The main railway stations offer connections to different parts of London, and the Docklands Light Railway provides access to eastern districts. Buses run on many routes across the area, linking smaller streets to larger transport hubs.

The Greenwich Meridian passes through this area and marks the line from which time zones around the world are counted. Visitors can see the spot where this invisible boundary runs at some public locations.

Location: Greater London

Inception: April 1, 1965

Website: https://lewisham.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.44528,-0.02028

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:41