New Cross Gate

New Cross Gate is an area of south east London, England. It is immediately west of New Cross and forms part of the London Borough of Lewisham. The area is named after the New Cross tollgate, established in 1718 by the New Cross Turnpike Trust. It is the location of New Cross Gate station. New Cross Gate corresponds to the manor and district formerly known as Hatcham. Famous Residents (new and old): Steve Wright (radio presenter), Jane Ann Harold (Oscar nominee), Barns Wallace (Bouncing Bomb), Gary Oldman (actor), Laila Morse (actress [& Gary Oldman's sister]) aka 'Mo Harris' in Eastenders