Here are 11 reasons you know you grew up in the borough of Lewisham in the 90s.

1. ABC Cinema in Catford was the only cinema that existed.  

2. The N171, N47 or 436 were the only routes home after midnight.

3. Ladywell had swimming baths and an open gymnasium.

4. You used the Anchor in Deptford and the Cat in Catford as a landmark.

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5. McDonald's in Forest Hill was the chill spot for every school in the north of the borough.

6. Grime performances at Lewisham People’s Day was like going to Wireless Festival.

7. Knights Academy was Malory, Prendergast was in Catford and St Matthew was a boys' school called St Joesph’s.

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8. Fritz knew your parents - first name and family name.

9. Booking your driving test at Hither Green was asking to fail.

10. If you couldn’t pick up Choice FM, Capital or Kiss you definitely could listen to Genesis FM, On-top FM and Whoa FM.

11. Lewisham had a blue-green mile - the blue lights that lit up Rushey Green.

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