Since the Covid-19 pandemic struck, St Mary’s Therapeutic Garden has come into its own. It has finally been discovered by the local community and is…
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Local History
How carpenter, boxer and champion wrestler Jack Wannop became the ‘most popular man in New Cross’
The grave of champion wrestler and boxer Jack Wannop, his wife Miriam, and two of their children, Thomas and Mary, can be found close to…
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It’s the new normal at the Ladywell Tavern – booking in advance and ordering from your table with a smartphone app
The Ladywell Tavern will be welcoming customers back through its doors this weekend for the first time since lockdown began in March. But you will…
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Covid19 emergency response measures set to leave big hole in council budget without more government support
Lewisham council acted quickly to protect vulnerable members of the community but now faces a significant funding shortfall, warns Cllr Amanda De Ryk, Cabinet Member…
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CommunityLocal History
J J Dallas, no Texan oil baron – but a versatile music hall actor who led a long and varied theatrical career
Mike Guilfoyle, vice-chair of the Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries, stumbled upon the headstone of JJ Dallas, a versatile actor who toured with the…
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Guildmore strengthens Play Tower fencing after complaints over security but restoration work still left in limbo
Developers Guildmore have strengthened and repaired fencing around the Play Tower after Lewisham Building Preservation Trust raised concerns over the lax security surrounding the grade…
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“Extreme speeding” offences increase 220% during 10 weeks of life in lockdown, say police
Community Roadwatch efforts in the neighbourhood have been suspended during the coronavirus lockdown. But police officers and community support officers have been organising and carrying…
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AssemblyLocal News
Traffic alert: resurfacing work on Ladywell Road and Brockley Grove to start on June 10
Traffic alert! Ladywell is about to go through another few days of congestion and chaos. Lewisham council is planning to resurface sections of Ladywell Road…
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Local History
The tragic romance of the world’s strongest man: how Alexander Zass found love in Lewisham
Mike Guilfoyle, vice-chair of the Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries, tells the story of Russia’s amazing Samson and his first wife who is buried…
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A bridge too far? Austen uses his power to push council to overcome the great Catford divide
Could it be one bridge too far for Lewisham Council? Catford resident Austen Jones certainly hopes not. Local resident Austen has been urging Lewisham to…