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![There’s a murky fog descending over London, evoking memories of the notorious pea-soupers that blighted the capital in the post war period. Above, you can see the top of the St […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/foggy-day-in-london-9-115x115.jpg "A winter fog descends over London")
A winter fog descends over London
Posted on Wednesday, Dec 11, 2013 | 2 CommentsThere’s a murky fog descending over London, evoking memories of the notorious pea-soupers that blighted the capital in the post war period. Above, you can see the top of the St […] -
![I have to admit that I’m not exactly what you’d call a foodie – I like greasy spoons and old cafes best of all – but over on our sister […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/FOODGUIDE-620x300-115x115.jpg "Eating out in Brixton? Here’s the best guide for cafes and restaurants")
Eating out in Brixton? Here’s the best guide for cafes and restaurants
Posted on Monday, Dec 2, 2013 | No CommentsI have to admit that I’m not exactly what you’d call a foodie – I like greasy spoons and old cafes best of all – but over on our sister […] -
![Yesterday, a sign advertising the controversial estate agents, Foxtons appeared tied on to a wall of a council housing estate in Brixton, south London. The sign was positioned next to the entrance […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/foxtons-brixton-sign-115x115.jpg "The short life and swift death of a Foxtons estate agent sign, Brixton")
The short life and swift death of a Foxtons estate agent sign, Brixton
Posted on Saturday, Nov 23, 2013 | No CommentsYesterday, a sign advertising the controversial estate agents, Foxtons appeared tied on to a wall of a council housing estate in Brixton, south London. The sign was positioned next to the entrance […] -
![There was an almighty party going on in Brixton last Friday as three new Brixton Buzz beers were launched, with a live show by the fabulous Mrs Mills Experience, and two […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/brixton-beer-scribes-kaff-04-115x115.jpg "Brixton Buzz beer sells out in 52 minutes at Kaff launch, with big Prince Albert after party, Sept 27th, 2013")
Brixton Buzz beer sells out in 52 minutes at Kaff launch, with big Prince Albert after party, Sept 27th, 2013
Posted on Thursday, Oct 3, 2013 | No CommentsThere was an almighty party going on in Brixton last Friday as three new Brixton Buzz beers were launched, with a live show by the fabulous Mrs Mills Experience, and two […] -
Brixton Buzz and urban75 launch three new beers for Brixton on the 27th Sept – and you’re all invited!
Posted on Monday, Sep 16, 2013 | No CommentsI’m really excited to be involved in this new local brewing project, which is the result of a collaboration between BrixtonBuzz.com, urban75 and the London Beer Lab. -
![Compiled with the help of folks living at the sharp end of a rapidly gentrifying neighbourhood, this guide hopes to let you swiftly identify the tell-tale words, phrases and signs […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/a-z-gentrification-115x115.jpg "The A – Z of Gentrification – sure-fire signs that your neighbourhood is upwardly mobile")
The A – Z of Gentrification – sure-fire signs that your neighbourhood is upwardly mobile
Posted on Thursday, Jul 18, 2013 | 22 CommentsCompiled with the help of folks living at the sharp end of a rapidly gentrifying neighbourhood, this guide hopes to let you swiftly identify the tell-tale words, phrases and signs […] -
![Another large chunk of what made Brixton so unique was lost today, as a masses of police officers and High Court Enforcement Officers evicted 75 residents out of their homes in […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/rushcroft-road-evictions-39-115x115.jpg "A sad day for Brixton as Rushcroft Road squatters are evicted")
A sad day for Brixton as Rushcroft Road squatters are evicted
Posted on Monday, Jul 15, 2013 | 3 CommentsAnother large chunk of what made Brixton so unique was lost today, as a masses of police officers and High Court Enforcement Officers evicted 75 residents out of their homes in […] -
A hipster bike stripped bare, Brixton Police Station – and some useful bike locking tips
Posted on Wednesday, Jun 19, 2013 | 3 CommentsSpare a moment, if you will, for this stylish, single-speed, retro racer bike in Brixton that has been cruelly been stripped bare of almost all of its components. -
Sausage dogs strutting down St Giles High Street, London
Posted on Sunday, May 26, 2013 | 1 CommentSeen strutting along St Giles High Street in central London yesterday were this pair of rather charming sausage dogs. -
![A view looking north over Coldharbour Lane towards central London, 10pm Sat 25th May 2013. The tall tower in the distance (central left) is St George Wharf Tower, while the […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/brixton-night-view-115x115.jpg "Coldharbour Lane view, Brixton 10pm Saturday night")
Coldharbour Lane view, Brixton 10pm Saturday night
Posted on Saturday, May 25, 2013 | 2 CommentsA view looking north over Coldharbour Lane towards central London, 10pm Sat 25th May 2013. The tall tower in the distance (central left) is St George Wharf Tower, while the […] -
Great signs of Brixton: Watches, Strapes & Batteries
Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | 1 CommentWatches, Strapes & Batteries. Spotted near Brixton railway station, Atlantic Road, SW9. -
Dulwich Ukulele Club strum their way into the hearts of the Brixton Offline Club
Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 | No CommentsA packed crowd at the Offline Club in the Prince Albert, Coldharbour Lane, saw a rousing performance from the Dulwich Ukulele Club on Friday night. -
Tree branches crash down in breezy Coldharbour Lane, Brixton
Posted on Friday, May 10, 2013 | 3 CommentsIt was a breezy old day in Brixton yesterday, with several tree branches crashing down in the high winds. -
![It was a pub with a rich Afro-Caribbean heritage from the 1950s, and before that strong connections to the Edwardian music hall, but The Angel on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton has now been […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/angel-pub-coldharbour-lane-brixton-03-115x115.jpg "Goodbye to the Angel pub, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton")
Goodbye to the Angel pub, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton
Posted on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 | 16 CommentsIt was a pub with a rich Afro-Caribbean heritage from the 1950s, and before that strong connections to the Edwardian music hall, but The Angel on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton has now been […] -
Dulwich Hamlet clinch promotion after nail-biting draw with Burgess Hill – and Champion Hill goes wild!
Posted on Monday, Apr 29, 2013 | 3 CommentsThere were jubilant scenes of celebration at Champion Hill yesterday after Dulwich Hamlet clinched automatic promotion with a 1-1 draw against an in-form Burgess Hill FC.