LEWISHAM LOCAL STUDIES & ARCHIVES

Description

The Local History Centre collects all types of material relating to the history of Lewisham. It was established in 1960. The films held are two short length films on local events (copies supplied by BFI), a collection of 8mm films (49 reels) of local events (particularly boys’ clubs), holidays, etc., produced by Mr P. D. Dannatt, a local resident c.1937-1957, and four other 16mm films of local events. The centre also possesses four VHS videos of local plaque unveiling ceremonies and other local events.

Website

http://www.lewisham.gov.uk

Keywords

Local history; Ceremonies; Lewisham, London

Access

Limited access. By arrangement only.

Moving Image, Audio and Related Documentation Holdings

Video/Film

Video: 4 reels/cassettes.
Video components: VHS Video.
Film: 62 cans.
Film components: 8mm, 16mm, positive film.

Main Contact

Name

Mr. A. J. Wait

Job title

Archivist

Telephone

020 8297 0682

Fax

020 8297 1169

Email

local.studies@lewisham.gov.uk

Address

Lewisham Library
199/201 Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LG