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SE16

Lewisham, London · Evelyn, London Bridge & West Bermondsey, New Cross Gate, North Bermondsey, Old Kent Road, Rotherhithe, South Bermondsey, Surrey Docks

History & heritage

SE16 lies within Lewisham. Formed in 1965 from Lewisham and Deptford. Deptford was the site of the royal dockyard founded by Henry VIII in 1513, from which many famous naval expeditions set sail.

Key facts

  • Formed in 1965 from Lewisham and Deptford. Deptford was the site of the royal dockyard founded by Henry VIII in 1513, from which many famous naval expeditions set sail.