This fascinating story about Brixton’s legendary gay community of the 1970s was posted up on the urban75 bulletin boards, and thanks to the author Ian Townson, I’m now able to repost …
The Brixton Fairies and the South London Gay Community Centre, Brixton 1974-6 Read More
On Saturday, we visited the Kinetica Art Fair on Marylebone Road, an exhibition all about “kinetic, electronic, robotic, sound, light, time-based and multi-disciplinary new media art, science and technology.” There …
Kinetica Art Fair 2012 – wires, robots, lights and buttons to push Read More
There were snowy scenes around Margate last week, with the faded south coast seaside town enjoying a fairly substantial covering of snow. I loved walking along the deserted, snow-covered beach and grabbed a …
Margate – walking by the sea, sand and snow Read More
There was a fantastic old school night of reggae and dance at the Prince Albert in Brixton on Friday, with roots reggae rockers The Majestic putting in a great set. …
Brixton reggae party – The Majestic at Offline Club, 10th Feb Read More
Hey, Ritzy people! Why let people queue up inside where there’s loads of space and it’s nice and warm when you can force them to stand outside in the sub …
The genius design of the outdoor Brixton Ritzy ticket queue Read More
Huddled up next to Margate’s shiny new Turner Contemporary Gallery for warmth against the February snow is an ‘Occupy Thanet’ protest camp.
Occupy Thanet! Mini protest camp braves the freezing Margate snow Read More
It almost seems like a distant memory now, but it wasn’t that long ago that you’d find big name record shops on most High Streets around the land – like …
The death of Our Price records, Brixton Road, Brixton Read More
Most blokes may get all doe-eyed and moist in the crotch at the mention of quadruple-camshafted, turbo-spun, rear-view dipsticked, Porsche BigDicks, but this is the car I love the most. The humble Morris …
Brixton pic of the day: a Morris Minor by Electric Avenue Read More
I fear it won’t be around for long, but this morning there was still a fair covering of snow covering Brixton, so I headed out, camera in hand. My chilly photo tour …
Brixton snow: more chilly scenes from south London Read More
After an evening snowfall covered Brixton, I braved the elements and went for a walk around to capture some photos.
A walk around the snowy streets of Brixton, south London, Feb 2012 Read More
I’ll be the first to admit it’s not exactly the stuff of Arctic legend, but Brixton is currently getting its first snowfall of the year, albeit in the shape of …
Brixton gets its first snowfall of 2012 – more to come? Read More
It may have been freezing outside, but it felt like a furnace inside the Brixton Prince Albert last night, with The Sharks burning it up on stage at the Offline …
The Sharks bring the heat to the Brixton Offline Club, 3rd Feb 2012 Read More
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 …
Lambeth Country Show cancelled for 2012. We fancy a picnic on July 22nd Read More
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.
Victoria line closed all weekend (4th-5th Feb 2012). TfL release murky video to explain all Read More
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 Costa Coffee reveals itself, while a squirrel scuttles about the Barrier Block Read More
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 …
Brixton tube station back in the day – Travelcard hustlers, drinkers and shouty types Read More
Seen on top of the Queen Elizabeth Hall at dusk is this curious boat shaped hotel room designed by David Kohn Architects and Turner Prize-nominated artist Fiona Banner. Up to …
Southbank at dusk: Royal Festival Hall, Hayward Gallery and QE Hall Read More
We had another fantastic mixed crowd down for our DJ night at the Brixton Albert last Friday.
Brixton Offline club night – photos from the Jan 27th paaaaaarty! Read More
It’s been a while since I’ve visited the Water Rats venue, a smallish live venue some five minutes from Kings Cross station, a short walk down Grays Inn Road. Now renamed …
A night at the Water Rats, Kings Cross – loads of bands, but not a love of love Read More
I’ve actually lost my voice from shouting at the mighty Bluebirds for so long tonight, such was the tension in this game. The away leg at Selhurst Park was nerve-racking enough but watching this …
Cardiff beat Crystal Palace on penalties – the Carling Cup final awaits! Read More
Although the beautiful West Pier looks unlikely to rise from the depths again, there’s still some quirky attractions to be found around the south coast city of Brighton. One of …
Volk’s Electric railway and the fabulously eccentric Seaside Railway, Brighton Read More
Seen flapping around Atlantic Road, Brixton this afternoon…
A murder of crows on Atlantic Road, Brixton Read More
There’s some wintry skies over London at the moment, with the nearly finished Shard already dominating the city skyline.
The Shard and stormy skies over London, as seen from Brixton Read More
The rumours circulated about a Costa Coffee opening up in Brixton back in March last year, and the new banners on the property under the railway bridge on Brixton Road …
Costa Coffee gets ready to open in Brixton Read More
What’s being billed as ‘the largest internet protest in history’ is underway today, with websites showing their opposition against the proposed Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and its sibling the Protect IP …
urban75 supports the Stop Sopa campaign to protect internet freedoms. Read More
End of the day, Berwick market, Soho. The street market was first established in the 18th century but it wasn’t until 1892 that it was officially recognised.
Soho street scenes: Berwick Market and models for hire Read More
After some initial catastrophic equipment failures – to the tune of three borked CD decks and two knackered turntables (!) – things soon got lively at the Prince Albert in Brixton last night, with …
Brixton Offline DJ night, 13th Jan 2012 – some dancefloor photos Read More
There was a lively atmosphere at Selhurst Park for the first leg of the Carling Cup semi-final on Tuesday, 10th Jan 2012, with the mighty Cardiff City taking on Crystal Palace.
Cardiff City vs Crystal Palace, Carling Cup semi-final at Selhurst Road, 10th Jan 2012 Read More
Once one of the seedier parts of Manhattan, Times Square was cleaned up in the mid-1990s, with Mayor Rudolph Giuliani overseeing the closing of the porno theatres and pressurising the …
A twilight walk through Times Square, New York Read More
Problem: we’re in a noisy rock band but there’s nowhere to rehearse – and we can’t afford to pay proper studios. Cunning solution: drive up to an abandoned quarry in …
Stolen electricity and open air rehearsals: the Rhiwbina Hill sessions, Cardiff Read More