We had a great Offline night in the Brixton Albert on Friday, with Brazilian rockers OCIO putting in a top live set.

Here?s a few pics.

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Used for sheep pasture until the end of the 19th Century, the space in front of Brixton Tate library was purchased by Sir Henry Tate's widow and donated to the public in 1905 (eight years after the library was built).

Originally known as the Brixton Oval, and then Tate Gardens, its new name of Windrush Square was decided upon after local residents, businesses and organisations were given a small selection to choose from. There was no option to keep its current name.
Years ago, the space once housed attractive enclosed gardens, with ornate wrought iron gates guarding the entrance.

Various 'landscaping' schemes over the past twenty years have seen the gardens and lawns swept away to be replaced by a barren, windswept open space, designed to discourage drug dealers, ne'er do wells and anyone contemplating tarrying away an alcoholic afternoon in the public space.
According to Lambeth, the project, "aims to create a safe, high-quality public space reflecting our unique and diverse community."

We're not entirely sure how such a bleak, featureless expanse of concrete and stone reflects much of Brixton's character, but here's some photos...

Brixton Windrush Square photo feature.

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Late last year, the Space Makers Agency teamed up with London & Associated Properties PLC and Lambeth Council to fill the empty shop units in the Brixton Village indoor market (aka Granville Arcade).

Claimed to be the UK's biggest 'empty shops project,' the disused units have been given over to temporary and permanent projects with the aim of kickstarting regeneration.

We?re enjoying seeing the arcade coming back to life, and have been regularly checking out what?s going on ? here?s some photos:

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It was a night of full on raaawck'n'rollll at the Brixton Albert on Friday - here's some pics:

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This was one helluva party!

We had the Silver Brazilians onstage, plus the Actionettes dancing - and the gig was packed all night long.

Here's a few photos:











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Next party: Friday 13th Feb with the mighty Atomic Suplex!

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Great to see old-school punk/jazz/experimentalists Blurt doing their thing upstairs at the Dogstar last night.

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https://www.urban75.org/offline/albert-nye-09.html

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Huzzah! I love snow!

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The photos don't really capture the madness - it was one hell of a night! - but here's a few:











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Next Offline - New Year's Eve party, Prince Albert, Brixton. Come down!

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Brixton, 1.30pm today..

Can't wait!

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It was massive, and the meal delicious! Big shout out to the wonderful Khan's restaurant in Brixton.

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My first Christmassy thing of the year! Christmas carol singing in a local Victorian park...









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On Friday night we put on the excellent Phil Grispo's Hot Club at the Albert in Brixton - and had a hoot!









More: https://www.urban75.org/offline/albert-dec-09.html

Next party is at the Dogstar on Thursday and it's going to be massive!
Offline Club

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There was an ace night at the Grosvenor, Brixton last night, with some great bands, much drinking and a table football battle to end the night.

It's a great old boozer and well worth checking out if you're in the 'hood.
 

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