Lewisham was a local government district within the metropolitan area of London. It was formed by the Metropolis Management Act 1855, and was governed by the Lewisham District Board of Works, which consisted of elected vestrymen.
In 1900 it was split into: Metropolitan Borough of Lewisham, and Penge Urban District (transferred to Kent).
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Lewisham District Board of Works
{On the bronze plaque:} This clock tower was erected to commemorate the Diamo...
Our picture shows the Mayor in 1960, shortly before the Clichy plaque was unveiled, doing the honours at another similar ceremony.
Peter Dobson Allen was born on 4 January 1931, the son of Fred Allen (1902-1957) and Ethel Allen née Dobson (1903-1990). His birth was registered in the 1st quarter of 1931 in the Dewsbury registra...
Worked for the Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society. Was on the building committee for the Bostall Estate in 1900 and was Chairman of the building committee for the Abbey Wood branch in 1912.
Employed at the Silvertown Brunner Mond works and killed in the 1917 Silvertown explosion. Imperial War Museum has a page. More information about Saunders on another IWM page.
Music Company. Their activity is recorded as supporting activities to performing arts.
Chemist and dye manufacturer. See Atlas Dyeworks and Nicholson. From Grace's Guide: Born Lancashire. 1861 living in Newington. 1868 retired. 1871 living in Brighton. Died London.
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