the next Deptford.TV workshops during october will produce short films for the lewisham 77 exhibition in november. more here.

On 13 August 1977, the far-right National Front attempted to march from New Cross to Lewisham in South East London. Local people and anti-racists from all over London and beyond mobilised to oppose them, and the NF were humiliated as their march was disrupted and banners seized.

To mark the 30th anniversary of the ‘Battle of Lewisham’ a series of commemorations are planned in the area where it took place, including:

– a walk along the route of the march/counter-protest, including people involved at the time. This will start from Clifton Rise, New Cross at 3 pm on Saturday 15th September 2007. Google map here

– a Love Music Hate Racism gig at Goldsmiths Student Union on Saturday 27th October 2007.

– a half day event in New Cross on Saturday 10th November with speakers, films and a social event in the evening (2 pm start at Goldsmiths College, New Cross).

More here
 

Key posts

• Battle of Lewisham Chronology
• South East London Racism & Resistance Chronology
• Picture Gallery

Tell us your story

Do you have any memories, leaflets, photographs, video footage or other material relating to the ‘Battle of Lewisham’? If so please email us (lewisham77@gmail.com) or post a comment on this site. As well as the events of August 13th, we are interested in the build up of racism and resistance prior to the day, and the aftermath, such as court cases.