February 2012 – Page 2

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 …

Victoria line closed all weekend (4th-5th Feb 2012). TfL release murky video to explain all

Fri 3rd February, 2012Thu 2nd February, 2012 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Brixtonites and Victoria Line users can brace themselves for yet another chuffing tube closure this weekend, with the entire Victoria Line suspended for 48 hours.

Brixton / photos / Places

Brixton Costa Coffee reveals itself, while a squirrel scuttles about the Barrier Block

Thu 2nd February, 2012Fri 3rd February, 2012 - by editor - 1 Comment

I’ve got two completely unrelated Brixton scenes for you today. The first is the sight of the cleaned up brickwork of the old Sanders & Co Jewellers shop on Brixton Road. The hoardings …

Brixton / Places / railways

Brixton tube station back in the day – Travelcard hustlers, drinkers and shouty types

Thu 2nd February, 2012Tue 19th May, 2015 - by editor - 5 Comments.

It may look rather swishy now, but before being subjected to one of the longest running redevelopment schemes known to mankind, Brixton tube station used to be a really tatty …