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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.
In photos: The giant upside down globe in Holborn, London Read More
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 …
London 15 years ago: Soho street scenes, the Tate’s Weather Project and St Pancras, October 2003 Read More
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 …
Umbrellas in June: a very rainy day in central London and Brixton Read More
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.
Alabama 3 and Fat White Family headline major benefit show in Brixton, June 11th Read More
Part of the busy Oxford Street junction with Regent Street was gridlocked this afternoon as Kurdish demonstrators protested against the Islamic State (ISIS).
Kurdish activists protest against ISIS in Oxford Circus, London, Sat 27th Sept 2014 Read More
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 …
A winter fog descends over London Read More
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 …
Eating out in Brixton? Here’s the best guide for cafes and restaurants Read More
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 …
The short life and swift death of a Foxtons estate agent sign, Brixton Read More
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 …
Brixton Buzz beer sells out in 52 minutes at Kaff launch, with big Prince Albert after party, Sept 27th, 2013 Read More
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.
Brixton Buzz and urban75 launch three new beers for Brixton on the 27th Sept – and you’re all invited! Read More
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 …
The A – Z of Gentrification – sure-fire signs that your neighbourhood is upwardly mobile Read More
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 …
A sad day for Brixton as Rushcroft Road squatters are evicted Read More
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.
A hipster bike stripped bare, Brixton Police Station – and some useful bike locking tips Read More
Seen strutting along St Giles High Street in central London yesterday were this pair of rather charming sausage dogs.
Sausage dogs strutting down St Giles High Street, London Read More
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 …
Coldharbour Lane view, Brixton 10pm Saturday night Read More
Watches, Strapes & Batteries. Spotted near Brixton railway station, Atlantic Road, SW9.
Great signs of Brixton: Watches, Strapes & Batteries Read More
A packed crowd at the Offline Club in the Prince Albert, Coldharbour Lane, saw a rousing performance from the Dulwich Ukulele Club on Friday night.
Dulwich Ukulele Club strum their way into the hearts of the Brixton Offline Club Read More
It was a breezy old day in Brixton yesterday, with several tree branches crashing down in the high winds.
Tree branches crash down in breezy Coldharbour Lane, Brixton Read More
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 …
Goodbye to the Angel pub, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton Read More
There 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.
Dulwich Hamlet clinch promotion after nail-biting draw with Burgess Hill – and Champion Hill goes wild! Read More
Full Moon over the Moorlands Estate, off Coldharbour Lane, Brixton.
Brixton, 3am Friday morning Read More
There is growing concern about the future of one of Brixton’s longest housing co-ops as the council appear to be conspiring to evict residents from Carlton Mansions on Coldharbour Lane.
Brixton’s Carlton Mansions housing co-op fights for its future Read More
There was a massive police presence around the Brighton seafront yesterday in readiness for the 6th annual ‘March for England St George’s Day Parade.’ March for England describes themselves as …
Heavily policed EDL march in Brighton sees marchers outnumbered by counter-demonstrators Read More
There was a lively crowd in the Prince Albert on Coldharbour Lane last night to see the Mrs Mills Experience play a warm up show before their big Chas& Dave gig in …
Mrs Mills Experience bring a lively night of music hall singalongs to the Brixton Albert Read More
This is a game that should never have had to have been played in the first place. In January this year, the original fixture saw Dulwich Hamlet go 2-0 up …
Dulwich Hamlet lose to Leatherhead in rancour-filled dodgy replay Read More
There was a veritable goal fest at Champion Hill on Saturday as Dulwich Hamlet thumped basement strugglers Walton Casuals 5-0 to go top of the table.
Dulwich Hamlet thump Walton Casuals 5-0 to go top of the league Read More
Located outside the JAMM venue on Brixton Road is the Hand Car Wash & Cafe, as advertised by two well seasoned plastic banners.
Is this Brixton’s least enticing cafe poster? The Hand Wash Cafe, Brixton Road SW9 Read More
Street scene showing artwork on hoardings at the junction of Herne Hill Road and Wanless Road, SE24, close to Loughborough Junction.
The inquisitive hoarding, Wanless Road, Loughborough Junction Read More
Following on from the big photo report posted up on BrixtonBuzz last night, here’s some more pictures from the party thrown in Windrush Square after the death of Thatcher.
Dancing in the streets – more photos from the Brixton Thatcher party Read More
It looks like things are going to be busy in Brixton tonight with over 600 people signing up for a party in Windrush Square following the death of Margaret Thatcher.
Over 600 people sign up for Thatcher party in Windrush Square, Brixton tonight Read More