In the South- East of London

14 square miles in size

Is a great town called Lewisham

The district constantly thrives.

 

Contemporary homes being developed

Along the Lewisham Way

Leading to the DLR and

The districts mainline railway.

 

Plans for the new Leisure Centre

Soon to be built nearby

With a new school academy

For children from aged five.

 

The trademark Riverdale Centre

With its markets and stores

The car park and old CitiBank

With its multiple floors.

 

The great big clocktower

A part of Lewisham’s history

Representing Queen Victoria’s

Grand Diamond Jubilee.

 

The official Council logo

Is the great golden crown

We’re the proud blue Borough

Because we are a good town.

 

An estimated 260,000 in the community

A benevolent environment

As we live in peace

We continue to grow in unity.

 

Steve Bullock’s the Mayor

We have 18 strong wards

Catford is our Political hub

The Civic Suite, Council Chambers and Town Hall.

 

A strong public service

To support all the people

Education, Housing, Social Care,

Leisure, Culture, Politics and Legal.

  

The Councils great vision

For Lewisham in turn

Is to make it a great place

To live, work and learn.

 

Museums, concert halls, theatres and galleries,

Stadiums, churches, shops and libraries.

So many activities that Lewisham provides,

Whatever’s your pleasure there’s something to try.

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