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Lewisham Academy of Music

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The Lewisham Academy of Music was a walk-in music academy which operated in London from 1980 to 2000.

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Lewisham Academy of Music
Watson's Street, London New Cross (London Borough of Lewisham)

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Watson's Street

Watson's Street
SE8 4AU London, New Cross (London Borough of Lewisham)
England, United Kingdom
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