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).
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Lewisham District Board of Works
{On the bronze plaque:} This clock tower was erected to commemorate the Diamo...
One of the Commissioners for the Great Exhibition, 1851.
Robert William Hanbury. Conservative politician. President of the Board of Agriculture 1900-3. Married twice but produced no children. See our Hanbury fountain page for information on his Wimbledon...
Patrick Draycott, Master of the Founders Company in 2014.
Lord Mayor in 1985.
Mayor of Camden, October 1997.
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