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The giant upside down globe in Holborn, London
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In photos: The giant upside down globe in Holborn, London

Mon 30th November, 2020Mon 30th November, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Located within the campus of the London School of Economics in Sheffield Street, the World Turned Upside Down is a thought-provoking sculpture by the Turner Prize-winning artist Mark Wallinger. 0

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London 15 years ago: Soho street scenes, the Tate's Weather Project and St Pancras, October 2003
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London 15 years ago: Soho street scenes, the Tate’s Weather Project and St Pancras, October 2003

Thu 18th October, 2018Wed 17th October, 2018 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a selection of London scenes from my archives, including scenes from Soho street scenes, the Tate’s Weather Project and St Pancras. The photos were all taken 15 years ago …

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Umbrellas in June: a very rainy day in central London and Brixton
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Umbrellas in June: a very rainy day in central London and Brixton

Tue 6th June, 2017 - by editor - Leave a Comment

We may be six days into June, but Londoners got a real drenching today as the skies opened up and sent people reaching for their umbrellas. Here’s a series of photos …

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Alabama 3 and Fat White Family headline major benefit show in Brixton, June 11th

Tue 26th May, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Along with Brixton Buzz we’re putting on a big benefit show at the Electric Brixton next month, featuring some amazing acts like the Alabama 3 and the Fat White Family. …

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Kurdish activists protest against ISIS in Oxford Circus, London, Sat 27th Sept 2014
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Kurdish activists protest against ISIS in Oxford Circus, London, Sat 27th Sept 2014

Sat 27th September, 2014Sat 27th September, 2014 - by editor - 1 Comment

Part of the busy Oxford Street junction with Regent Street was gridlocked this afternoon as Kurdish demonstrators protested against the Islamic State (ISIS). 0

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A winter fog descends over London
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A winter fog descends over London

Wed 11th December, 2013 - by editor - 2 Comments.

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 …

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Eating out in Brixton? Here's the best guide for cafes and restaurants
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Eating out in Brixton? Here’s the best guide for cafes and restaurants

Mon 2nd December, 2013Fri 29th November, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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 …

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The short life and swift death of a Foxtons estate agent sign, Brixton
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The short life and swift death of a Foxtons estate agent sign, Brixton

Sat 23rd November, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Brixton Buzz beer launch at Kaff with The Scribes and Prince Albert after party, Sept 27th, 2013
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Brixton Buzz beer sells out in 52 minutes at Kaff launch, with big Prince Albert after party, Sept 27th, 2013

Thu 3rd October, 2013Thu 3rd October, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Brixton Buzz and urban75 launch three new beers for Brixton - and you're all invited! 27th Sept 2013
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Brixton Buzz and urban75 launch three new beers for Brixton on the 27th Sept – and you’re all invited!

Mon 16th September, 2013Mon 16th September, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I’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. 0

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The A - Z of Gentrification - sure-fire signs that your neighbourhood is upwardly mobile
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The A – Z of Gentrification – sure-fire signs that your neighbourhood is upwardly mobile

Thu 18th July, 2013Thu 29th October, 2020 - by BrixtonTonTonTon - 28 Comments.

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 …

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Rushcroft Road evicted
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A sad day for Brixton as Rushcroft Road squatters are evicted

Mon 15th July, 2013 - by editor - 3 Comments.

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 …

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A hipster bike stripped bare, Brixton Police Station
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A hipster bike stripped bare, Brixton Police Station – and some useful bike locking tips

Wed 19th June, 2013 - by editor - 5 Comments.

Spare 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. 0

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Sausage dogs on St Giles, London
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Sausage dogs strutting down St Giles High Street, London

Sun 26th May, 2013Fri 7th June, 2013 - by editor - 1 Comment

Seen strutting along St Giles High Street in central London yesterday were this pair of rather charming sausage dogs. 0

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Coldharbour Lane, Brixton 10pm Saturday night
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Coldharbour Lane view, Brixton 10pm Saturday night

Sat 25th May, 2013 - by SuperSnapper - 2 Comments.

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 …

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