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A winter fog descends over London
Brixton / London / Places

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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A misty afternoon in Brixton, south London
Brixton / Places

A misty afternoon in Brixton, south London

Thu 15th November, 2012 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The sun has finally broken though, but there’s still a lot of ground mist around, as you can see in this view looking towards Brockwell Park from central Brixton.

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From photos from the Brockwell Park fireworks display, 2nd November 2012
Brixton / Places

Photos from the Brockwell Park fireworks display, 2nd November 2012

Sat 3rd November, 2012Sat 3rd November, 2012 - by editor - 1 Comment

The weather was perfect if a little f-f-f-freezing, the crowds were huge, the Chucklehead cider flowed freely (albeit a little bit too freely in some cases) and the fireworks display …

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Tonight Brockwell Park and Streatham Common fireworks displays - details, timetable
Brixton / London / Places

Brockwell Park and Streatham Common fireworks displays 2012 – full details and timetable

Fri 2nd November, 2012Mon 5th November, 2012 - by editor - 1 Comment

Lambeth is putting on two fireworks displays tonight (Fri 2nd Nov) at 8pm in Brockwell Park and Streatham Common, south London. Both events are free.

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Crisis Midwinter Swim at Brockwell Lido - get involved!
Brixton / London / Places

Crisis Midwinter Swim at Brockwell Lido on Dec 15th – get involved!

Thu 18th October, 2012 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Crisis is looking for 350 tough as nails swimmers to dive into the chilly Brockwell Lido waters for the charity’s first annual Midwinter Swim in aid of Crisis at Christmas on 15 …

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Nov 2nd: Brockwell Park Bonfire Night fireworks are back!
Brixton / Places

Nov 2nd: Brockwell Park Bonfire Night fireworks are back!

Mon 8th October, 2012Fri 2nd November, 2012 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The great news is that the Brockwell Park fireworks display is back on again this year, with Lambeth Council also hosting a second display in Streatham Park. Double win!

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Lambeth Country Show 2012 – full photo report
Brixton / London / Places

Lambeth Country Show 2012 – full photo report

Mon 17th September, 2012Mon 17th September, 2012 - by editor - 1 Comment

I’ve now posted up my full photo report of the weekend’s Lambeth Country Show. It was another great event this year, only marred by the catastrophic news of the Chucklehead …

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Lambeth Country Show 2012 - photos
Brixton / photos / Places

Lambeth Country Show 2012 – pig racing, Chucklehead and a vegetable Jarvis Cocker

Sat 15th September, 2012 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Glorious weather shone down for the first day of the Lambeth Country Show weekender, with a big crowd enjoying the many attractions on offer. Here’s a few photos – and …

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It's the Lambeth Country Show 2012 weekend (15/16th Sept)! Line up details here
Brixton / Places

Line up for the Lambeth Country Show 2012 weekend (15/16th Sept)

Sat 15th September, 2012Sat 15th September, 2012 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The 38th Lambeth Country Show returns to Brockwell Park this weekend (15 and 16 September) and as ever, there’s a ton of fun in store, as well as lashings of …

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Brixton / Places

Brockwell Park picnic as summer finally arrives in Brixton

Mon 23rd July, 2012Tue 24th July, 2012 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Yesterday we enjoyed the Unofficial Alternative Country Show picnic, with the sun finally coming out and shining on Brixton town – and Brockwell Park.

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Brockwell Park Miniature Railway roars into action, south London
Brixton / Places / railways

Brockwell Park Miniature Railway roars into action in south London

Tue 27th March, 2012Mon 26th March, 2012 - by editor - 1 Comment

Now sporting a new mini Intercity 125 loco is the Brockwell Park Miniature Railway, which ferries passengers along a short stretch of track in Brockwell Park, south London.

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A sunny Spring Sunday afternoon in Brockwell Park
Brixton / London / Places

A sunny Spring Sunday afternoon in Brockwell Park, south London

Mon 26th March, 2012Sun 25th March, 2012 - by editor - Leave a Comment

It wasn’t quite as warm as the clear blue sky suggests, but yesterday we went for a very pleasant picnic in Brockwell Park, a 125 acre park located between Brixton, Herne Hill …

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Brixton / Places

Lambeth Country Show cancelled for 2012. We fancy a picnic on July 22nd

Fri 3rd February, 2012Sat 15th September, 2012 - by editor - 4 Comments.

We’re hearing terrible news that the annual Lambeth Country Show – a highlight of my year – has been cancelled this year. The story broke on the urban75 bulletin boards, and …

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Brixton / Places

Brockwell Park fireworks display, Guy Fawkes night 2011

Sun 6th November, 2011Sun 6th November, 2011 - by editor - 3 Comments.

It was great to see the Guy Fawkes firework display returning to Brockwell Park this year, and a huge crowd came out to witness the pyrotechnics. We watched the action from a …

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Brixton / Places

Guy Fawkes fireworks are back for Brockwell Park on the 5th November 2011!

Thu 22nd September, 2011Sat 5th November, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Cruelly banished last year by some pencil-pushing, budget-squeezing killjoys at Lambeth Council, I’m delighted to learn that the Brockwell Park Fireworks Display is back for 2011, ready to thrill locals …

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Brixton / Places

Brixton Space, Tapas cafe/bar on Brixton Water Lane picks up rave reviews

Thu 21st July, 2011Fri 22nd July, 2011 - by editor - 2 Comments.

A welcome addition on Brixton Water Lane is the new Brixton Space Tapas cafe/bar, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the week using fresh market produce.

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Lambeth Country Show 2011 and the vegetable animals

Mon 18th July, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Despite some horrendous downpours threatening to turn the place into a Glastonbury-esque quagmire, the sun broke through the heavy clouds and there was a fabulous weekend on offer at the Lambeth Country Show this year.

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Brixton / photos / Places

Lambeth Country Show 16th-17th July, 2011: Main stage and Village Green listings

Wed 6th July, 2011Wed 6th July, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

The Lambeth Country Show is always a highlight of my year, and this year it will be taking part on the 16th and 17th July in its usual location at …

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Brixton / Places

A glorious Good Friday in Brockwell Park as temperatures hit 80 degrees

Fri 22nd April, 2011Mon 27th June, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

London basked in an early heatwave today, with temperatures soaring to 27 degrees across the capital.

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Brixton / Places

First picnic of the year: Brockwell Park, south London

Mon 18th April, 2011Mon 18th April, 2011 - by editor - 4 Comments.

On a gorgeous April Sunday afternoon, we headed up to Brockwell Park for our first picnic of the year.

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Brixton / festivals / London / Places

Urban Green Fair photos, Brockwell Park, south London, 2010

Tue 7th September, 2010Tue 7th September, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I spent a pleasant afternoon at Brockwell park on Sunday at the Urban Green Fair, hanging out and chatting to friends.

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Lambeth Country Show 2009

Wed 22nd July, 2009 - by editor - 2 Comments.

I love the Lambeth Country Show – a two day festival of sheep shearing, owls, weird vegetable creatures, spliffs, ska and lashings of Chucklehead cider. Here’s some photos from the …

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Autumn in Regent’s Park

Mon 22nd October, 2007 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I spent a lovely hour walking around Regent’s Park on Saturday afternoon, grabbing a couple of autumnal scenes on my trusty Ricoh GX100 camera (long term test review coming soon!) …

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Brixton / stuff

Urban Green Fair 2007, Brixton

Mon 10th September, 2007 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Well, that was a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon. And Mark Thomas was there too! Urban Green Fair 2007, Brockwell Park, South London.

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