Wondered if the name Ladywell preceded the baths building, and if at any time there had been a spring perhaps associated with the parish church if it was medieval. Found
http://www.lewishamparish.com/history.html
The present dedication of the church is BVM, which would tie in with Ladywell. (Looks as if the link with the Ghent church was broken by Henry V's actions against 'alien' religious houses.)
Christine B
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Subject: Ladywell Baths
Not sure if these are relevant but thought folks would be interested.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34262313
Ladywell Baths, Lewisham, south London - (Grade II, 1884) When the gothic baths opened, newspapers reported that cleanliness was next to godliness as they were so close to the parish church. Innovatively, to avoid paying the water company, the owners sunk a 270ft (82m) well, yielding 8,000 gallons of water an hour. The baths have lain empty for many years and have been vandalised. Lewisham Council has struggled to find anyone to take the building on.
Chris B.
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