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Melvilles 1858 Directory of Kent.
LEWISHAM, a suburb of London, in the union of its name, lathe of
Sutton-at-Hone, and Blackheath hundred, West Kent; distant four miles and a half
from London, and one mile from Greenwich. The population, which includes
Sydenham, in 1851 was 15,064. St. Mary's church was rebuilt in 1774; it is a
handsome structure, with tower and yery beautiful portico, which is generally
admired, There is an episcopal chapel; also places of worship for the various
denominations of dissenters. Rushey Green and Cockshed are hamlets, one mile
south; Perry Hill and Perry Slough, two miles south.
South End is a large hamlet belonging to Lewisham, four miles south, and two
miles from Sydenham railway station.
POST-OFFICES - Receiving House (north), Edward Clift, Lee Bridge. Receiving
House (south), Robert Patch. Receiving House (South End), Ann Pledger
PLACES OF WORSHIP
St. Mary's Church.- Hon. and Rev. Henry Legge, Vicar.
Episcopal Chape], South End. - Rev. R. S. Forster, Minister.
Wesleyan Chapel, Avenue road.
Independent Chapel, Cross street.
Union Chapel, the Village.
Baptist Chapel, Hurst Buildings.
Gentry in 1858
Public Houses in Lewisham and Lewisham in 1866 Annual Licensing Day
Traders in 1858 Melvilles Directory
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