Gallery: Looking back at 30 of Lewisham's lost pubs

But it has not been exempt from the sweep of pubs closing across the UK over recent decades.

It has been estimated that more than 2,000 pubs across the UK may have had to end trading permanently in 2020 as lockdowns forced universal closures.

This would be more than double the average number of pubs lost in recent years.

With restrictions having eased last month to allow pubs to open if they have suitable outdoor space - the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has been urging people to support their local pub.

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Here's a look back at some of the pubs in Lewisham that have had to close their doors permanently in previous years:

The Golden Dragon was situated at 48 St Norbert Road, SE4. This pub closed in 2009. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Duke Of Edinburgh was situated at 81 Malpas Road, SE4. This pub is now in residential use. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Ewan M

The New Tigers Head was situated at 159 Lee Road, SE3, closing in 2005. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Lettuce1

The Plough & Harrow was situated at 68 Rushey Green, SE6, and is now used as a barbers. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Copperfield was situated on Station Approach, SE6. This pub was closed in 2011. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Tigers Head was situated at 350 Bromley Road, SE6. This pub has now been demolished. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Prince Henry was situated at 20 Catford Hill, SE6. This pub is now used as commercial premises. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Rising Sun was situated at 88 Rushey Green, SE6, closing in 2006. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Southern Driver

The Lord Wolseley was situated at 78 Upper Brockley Road, SE4. This pub is now in residential use. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Brown Bear was situated at 154-156 Deptford High Street. This pub was used as a cafe upon closure, which has in turn closed. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Stephen Harris

The City Arms was situated at 206 Deptford High Street. This pub is now used as a betting shop. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Ewan M

The Deptford Arms was situated at 52 Deptford High Street. This pub was previously known as The Duke Of Cambridge and is now used as a betting shop. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Gosterwood Tavern was situated at 111 Gosterwood Street, SE8. This pub has now been converted into flats. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Ian Chapman

The Empire Hotel was situated at 62 Speedwell Street, SE8. This pub was used as a health centre following closure. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Ian Chapman

The Crown & Sceptre was situated at 92 Friendly Street, SE8. This pub is now in residential use. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & David Anstiss

The Lord Clyde was situated at 9 Wotton Road, SE8. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Ewan M

The Globe was situated at 321 Evelyn Street, SE8. This pub was present by 1840 and had closed by 2006, becoming a bookies. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Stephen Harris

The Lord Palmerston was situated at 81 Childers Street, SE8. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Fountain was situated at 36 Deptford Broadway. This pub is now used as a restaurant on the ground floor, with flats above. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Ian Chapman

The John Evelyn was situated at 299 Evelyn StreetM SE8. This pub is now used as a betting shop. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Mansion House was situated at 204 Evelyn Street, SE8. Now mainly in residential use. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Ewan M

The Mechanics Arms was situated at 126 Deptford High Street. This pub is now used as a restaurant. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Ian Chapman

The Noahs Ark was situated at 229 Deptford High Street. This pub has now been converted into offices. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Mike Quinn

The Merry Cricketers was situated at 276 Lower Road, SE8. This pub has now been converted into flats and shops. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Ian Chapman

The Pilot was situated at 174 Deptford High Street. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Osborne Arms was situated at 14 New King Street, SE8. This pub closed in 2010. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Prince Regent was situated at 80-82 Deptford High Street. This pub is now used as a branch of Barclays Bank. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Ewan M

The Old Manor House was situated at 58 Bush Road, SE8. This pub has now been converted into flats and restaurants. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Ian Chapman

The Red Cow was situated at 223 Deptford High Street. This pub is now used as part of a Costcutter store. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Ewan M

The Red Lion & Wheatsheaf was situated at 45 Deptford High Street. Now used as a pizza takeaway. This pub was formerly known as The Red Lion and The Distillery Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Ewan M