New Cross Fire 41st anniversary

On 18 January 1981, the New Cross Fire led tragically to the deaths of 14 young Black people.

This year marks the forty-first anniversary of the New Cross Fire. A memorial service to mark the anniversary will take place at St Mary's Church, Lewisham High Street on Tuesday 18 January at 11 am. The service will also be livestreamed on the Lewisham Parish website.

Lewisham Parish Church Facebook page.

For more information contact civicevents@lewisham.gov.uk

Remembering all those who lost their lives

Patrick Cummings, 21 September 1964 – 18 January 1981

Andrew Gooding,18 February 1966 – 18 January 1981

Peter Campbell, 23 February 1962 – 18 January 1981

Gerry Paul Francis, 21 August 1963 – 18 January 1981

Steve Collins, 2 May 1963 – 18 January 1981

Patricia Johnson, 16 May 1965 – 18 January 1981

Rosaline Henry, 23 September 1964 – 18 January 1981

Lloyd Hall, 28 November 1960 – 18 January 1981

Humphrey Geoffrey Brown, 4 July 1962 – 18 January 1981

Owen Thompson, 11 September 1964 – 18 January 1981

Yvonne Ruddock, 17 January 1965 – 24 January 1981

Glenton Powell, 18 January 1966 – 25 January 1981

Paul Ruddock, 19 November 1958 – 9 February 1981

Anthony Berbeck, 17 August 1962 – 9 July 1983