Shunya, the ethical Etsy alternative that started in Deptford
Inclusive Trade founder Rupa Ganguli dishes on textiles from Mumbai to Lewisham, tips for starting a business, and her new online platform.
Art & Design
Murals at Foxborough Gardens, Ladywell restored - 1960s public art for 'ordinary people'
The local community celebrated the official reopening of the restored murals, created by the London County Council (LCC) artist William Mitchell.
"Unsightly" New Cross hoarding on the way out
Lewisham officers refused another extension, judging the hoarding to be "poor quality, unsightly, and contributing towards anti-social behaviours".
Ladywell Playtower: step on-site (just for one day)
Mark Morris attended Ladywell Old Baths community open day on 4th October and found some unexpected sights.
SEEN Lewisham exhibitions: Bun n Cheese, the Caribbean Living Room .. and This is England
Three exhibitions are running at the Broadway Theatre - Aneesa Dawoojee's portraits Bun N Cheese: Things That Bring Me Joy, Tony Fairweather's Caribbean living room and Matt Small's acclaimed This is England. Don't miss them!
Ladywell Playtower: Council welcomes CLT and non-profit bids this time around
About 200 residents attended Thursday's meeting, which they hope will be the start of deeper engagement with Lewisham council. Councillor James-J Walsh outlined project timescales and explained how the council aims to avoid the pitfalls encountered last time.
Your Guide to Open House Festival 2025 in Lewisham
The borough has 19 buildings or events in this year’s Open House Festival, held from 13 to 21 September and celebrating the unique built environment of London.