Draft:Rhyme Road

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Rhyme Road in Lewisham no longer exists, having been redeveloped as part of the Lewisham Shopping Centre in the 1970s. However, it was once a distinct street with its own history. Here's a look at what is known about it:

Location and Context

• Rhyme Road was located in the area of what is now the Lewisham Shopping Centre, specifically near 132-136 Lewisham High Street.
• It intersected with Romer Avenue.
• The area was close to Lewisham High Street, a significant road in the area.

Historical Notes

• Before redevelopment, the area contained various buildings. A photograph from the 1950s shows the street prior to the expansion of a Sainsbury's branch.
• In 1963, a Sainsbury's branch at 132-136 Lewisham High Street was extended onto part of the site of Rhyme Road. This extension is captured in photographs taken at the time.
• The Sainsbury's extension on Rhyme Road was later redeveloped into the Lewisham Shopping Centre.

Redevelopment

• The area including Rhyme Road was redeveloped into the Lewisham Shopping Centre in the 1970s.
• The construction of the shopping center also led to the pedestrianisation of the High Street in the 1990s.
• The redevelopment effectively erased Rhyme Road from the map.

Additional Information

• The area around Lewisham High Street has undergone significant changes over time.
• The area was affected by a bombing raid in 1944.
• The High Street was pedestrianised in 1994.
• A new town square is planned near St. Stephen's Church.
• There is a plan for 1,700 homes at the Lewisham Shopping Centre.
• The area is also close to the Ravensbourne and Quaggy rivers

Conclusion Rhyme Road, though no longer existing, played a part in the history of Lewisham, particularly in the area around Lewisham High Street. Its transformation into part of the Lewisham Shopping Centre is representative of the changes the area has experienced over the decades. While the physical street is gone, its name remains as part of the historical record.

Here's a reference list of the sources used to create the article on Rhyme Road:

• "Image of 132-136 Lewisham High Street branch exterior": This source provides access to images of the Sainsbury's branch at 132-136 Lewisham High Street, which was extended onto part of the site of Rhyme Road. It includes images of the exterior and interior of the store as well as staff and customers.
• "Image of 132-136 Lewisham High Street branch exterior: Rhyme Road/Romer Avenue frontage": This source offers a specific view of the Sainsbury's branch showing the Rhyme Road and Romer Avenue frontage, which was part of the area that was redeveloped.
• "Image of 132-136 Lewisham High Street branch exterior: Romer Avenue frontage": Another view of the Sainsbury's branch showing the Romer Avenue frontage, highlighting the location of the redevelopment.
• "Image of Rhyme Road including 132-136 Lewisham High Street branch": This source shows an image of Rhyme Road, including the Sainsbury's branch, which helps to understand its location and layout.
• "Image of buildings on Rhyme Road on site of 132-136 Lewisham High Street branch": An image of the buildings on Rhyme Road before the Sainsbury's extension, which is important in understanding the area's history prior to redevelopment.
• "An Illustrated Timeline History of Lewisham, SE13 (prints, photos & maps plus films)": This source provides a general historical context for Lewisham, including a link to the Lewisham Local Studies Library.
• "DC_24_134490-EIA_FORMAL_SCOPING_REPORT_REVIEW-1300764.pdf": This document, a review of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Report, discusses a proposed development at the Lewisham Shopping Centre, which includes the site of the former Rhyme Road. It mentions aspects related to the current and future development of the site.
• "DC_24_137871-DESIGN___ACCESS_STATEMENT-1333988.pdf": This Design and Access Statement for the Lewisham Shopping Centre redevelopment provides details on the site's history, context and plans for the future.
• "James Brooker and the Old Lewisham Town Hall": These sources, while mainly about the old Lewisham Town Hall, offer some contextual information on Lewisham's history and local areas.
• "Lewisham Council - Lewisham Heritage": This provides information about Lewisham's heritage services and resources, including the reading room and its holdings.
• "Lewisham Heritage | Lewisham Libraries": This source details how to access Lewisham's heritage resources, including booking appointments to view archive materials.
• "Lewisham History | Running Past": This source provides information on historical data related to Lewisham.
• "Lewisham Unitary Development Plan": This plan provides the strategic planning context for Lewisham, which is useful for understanding the redevelopment of the area.
• "Mayoral Community Infrastructure Levy | London City Hall": This source provides information on infrastructure development in London, which includes information relevant to the changes in Lewisham.
• "Riverdale Mill | Know Your London": While focused on Riverdale Mill, this source is part of a wider collection on London and can be useful to understand broader historical patterns.
• "The entrance of the former Temperance Billiard Hall on Battersea Rise, converted into The Goat pub with a modern building at the rear": While focused on another area of London, this source provides a broader sense of the historic built environment.
• "Trans Inst British Geog - 2016 - Chatterton - Building transitions to post‐capitalist urban commons.pdf": This source provides an academic perspective on urban development, which helps to understand the broader context of the changes in Lewisham.
• "Transpontine: The Lost Figures of Lewisham": This source offers a local perspective on Lewisham's history.

These sources together provide a detailed look at the history of Rhyme Road, its location, the changes it underwent, and the broader context of Lewisham's development.