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Christmas in Brixton
We go looking for festive cheer around Brixton. We don't find much.
Photos © urban75 editor, 22nd/23rd December, 2007

Brixton used to be famed for its magnificent Christmas decorations, with Electric Avenue - once an upmarket shopping destination complete with arcaded walks - enjoying extravagant displays.

Sadly, the decorations seem to get less festive every year, with the High Street big names making even less effort than most.

Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9
A chilly scene on Electric Avenue.

Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9
Santa hats for sale.

Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9
Not much festive cheer here.

Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9
Looking along Electric Avenue.

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Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9
For sale: plastic buckets, plastic chairs, plastic bowls, plastic Christmas trees...

Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9
Turkeys and tinsels.

Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9
The butchers and fishmongers along Atlantic Road made far more efort than most to add a bit of Christmas sparkle to their stores.

Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9

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Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9
Brixton Station Road.

Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9

Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9
A foogy day in Brixton.

Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9
A paltry collection of illuminated signs along Brixton Road. What's the chilli pepper got to do with Christmas?!

Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9
Looking south down Brixton Road.

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Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9
Once renowned for its lavish Christmas displays, Morleys department store is now a more modest affair, with the building now being shared with several other retailers.

At least they managed to put up a tree again this year.

Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9
Brixton tube, 23rd December.

Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9
Brixton rec.

Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9
Decorations and railway arches, Brixton Station Road.

Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9
Brixton Station Road

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Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9

Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9
The austere exterior of the Barrier Block on Coldharbour Lane.

Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9

Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9

Christmas in Brixton - photos from the streets of Brixton, London SW9
Gresham Road in the fog.


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» Christmas in Brixton, 2008
» Christmas in Brixton, 2006
» Electric Avenue, Christmas, 1908
» Christmas in Electric Avenue, 1908
» Brixton in the snow, 2003

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