Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012

Brixton Xmas lights 2012

Here’s my review of the Christmas lights seen around Brixton. Sad to say, they seem to be getting meaner and meaner with every year.

Above is the rather curious windmill/reindeer combo that can be found marooned in an expanse of concrete in Windrush Square.

Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012, London, England UK

Brixton Village/Granville Arcade has made a rather fine effort this year, with some rather lovely understated decorations hanging above the Avenues.

Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012, London, England UK

Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012, London, England UK

Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012, London, England UK

There’s not even a hint of festive cheer to be found on Brixton’s Electric Avenue – a street that was once famed for its elaborate Christmas decorations.

Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012, London, England UK

Here’s the equally bleak view from the Atlantic Road end.

Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012, London, England UK

At least some of the shopkeepers had made some effort!

Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012, London, England UK

Christmas lights on the flower seller stall opposite the tube station.

Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012, London, England UK

Morleys can always be relied upon to put up a rather splendid traditional tree, even if the Council’s effort get less and less festive with each passing year.

Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012, London, England UK

It’s something of a shame that a great big tacky sign advertising nail and waxing treatments seems to be permanently stuck in front of the tree.

Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012, London, England UK

Lights on the trees by Morleys.

Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012, London, England UK

Those little triangles of LED lights are as good as it gets on Brixton Road.

Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012, London, England UK

Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012, London, England UK

Let’s face it. It’s not looking very festive at all in the centre of Brixton, is it?

Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012, London, England UK

Here’s the Windmill decoration, plonked opposite the Town Hall and surrounded by railings.

Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012, London, England UK

It’s a pretty grim scenario on Windrush Square – surely it couldn’t have been too much trouble to sling some lights on the big tree opposite the Ritzy. And a proper Christmas tree might have been nice too.

Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012, London, England UK

The illuminated windmill and reindeer in Windrush Square.

Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012, London, England UK

Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012, London, England UK

Info about the Windmill.

Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012, London, England UK

The rapidly gentrifying Market Row had made some effort too. Note one of the market cats in the foreground being camera-shy!

Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012, London, England UK

Hanging baubles opposite Ralph’s Gift Box. Let’s hope the shop is still here next year, but with rents rising through the roof, many residents are fearful for the future of the traditional stores in the market.

Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012, London, England UK

Decorations by Nour Cash & Carry, another store that is under threat.

There’s still two weeks until Christmas, so maybe some new decorations may appear, but at the moment, it’s looking about as parsimonious as I can recall.

But looking on the bright side, at least we haven’t been burdened with Marmite decorations.

One Comment on “Christmas lights around Brixton town centre, December 2012”

  1. Some great effort being made here by some of the towns! A few could do with a bit of work and “festive jeer” to say the least, good to see the majority of towns getting in the Christmas mood and making the effort though. Neon lighting is very popular this year and is a great option to consider when constructing new displays!

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