Brixton – urban75: art, photos, walks

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.

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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

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

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).

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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

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

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 …

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 …

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.

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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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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 – 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.

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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.

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 …

Great signs of Brixton: strapes & batteries

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Great signs of Brixton: Watches, Strapes & Batteries

Wed 22nd May, 2013Wed 22nd May, 2013 - by editor - 1 Comment

Watches, Strapes & Batteries. Spotted near Brixton railway station, Atlantic Road, SW9.

Dulwich Ukulele Club at the Brixton Offline Club

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Dulwich Ukulele Club strum their way into the hearts of the Brixton Offline Club

Wed 15th May, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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.

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Tree branches crash down in breezy Coldharbour Lane, Brixton

Fri 10th May, 2013 - by editor - 4 Comments.

It was a breezy old day in Brixton yesterday, with several tree branches crashing down in the high winds.

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Goodbye to the Angel pub, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton

Tue 7th May, 2013Sun 5th May, 2013 - by editor - 18 Comments.

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 …

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Dulwich Hamlet clinch promotion after nail-biting draw with Burgess Hill – and Champion Hill goes wild!

Mon 29th April, 2013Tue 21st May, 2013 - by editor - 3 Comments.

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.

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Brixton, 3am Friday morning

Fri 26th April, 2013Mon 29th April, 2013 - by editor - 4 Comments.

Full Moon over the Moorlands Estate, off Coldharbour Lane, Brixton.

Carlton Mansions Co-Op fights for their future as doubts are cast on just how 'co-operative' Lambeth Council really is

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Brixton’s Carlton Mansions housing co-op fights for its future

Thu 25th April, 2013Fri 3rd May, 2013 - by editor - 2 Comments.

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.

Heavily policed EDL march in Brighton; marchers completely outnumbered by counter-demonstrators

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Heavily policed EDL march in Brighton sees marchers outnumbered by counter-demonstrators

Mon 22nd April, 2013Mon 22nd April, 2013 - by SuperSnapper - 13 Comments.

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 …

Mrs Mills Experience bring music hall to the Brixton Albert

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Mrs Mills Experience bring a lively night of music hall singalongs to the Brixton Albert

Fri 19th April, 2013Fri 19th April, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Dulwich Hamlet lose to Leatherhead in rancour-filled dodgy replay

Wed 17th April, 2013Wed 24th April, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Dulwich Hamlet thump Walton Casuals 5-0 to go top of the league

Mon 15th April, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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.

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Is this Brixton’s least enticing cafe poster? The Hand Wash Cafe, Brixton Road SW9

Sat 13th April, 2013Fri 12th April, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Located outside the JAMM venue on Brixton Road is the Hand Car Wash & Cafe, as advertised by two well seasoned plastic banners.

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The inquisitive hoarding, Wanless Road, Loughborough Junction

Fri 12th April, 2013Fri 12th April, 2013 - by editor - 1 Comment

Street scene showing artwork on hoardings at the junction of Herne Hill Road and Wanless Road, SE24, close to Loughborough Junction.

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Dancing in the streets – more photos from the Brixton Thatcher party

Tue 9th April, 2013Tue 9th April, 2013 - by editor - 6 Comments.

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.

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Over 600 people sign up for Thatcher party in Windrush Square, Brixton tonight

Mon 8th April, 2013Mon 8th April, 2013 - by editor - 1 Comment

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.