Brixton – Page 12

Little fire engine keeps an eye on Atlantic Road, Brixton

Thu 18th August, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

This is so cute! Yesterday, central Brixton was packed full of fire engines dealing with a major incident at the Footlocker store on Brixton Road. Although all the fire engines …

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Brixton Footlocker fire smoulders on, shops still closed [photos]

Wed 17th August, 2011Wed 17th August, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

I’m still not sure of the mechanics of a fire that can start up again two weeks after it had supposedly been put out, but the riot-damaged Footlocker store in …

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Brixton’s riot ‘love wall’ fails to engage locals

Tue 16th August, 2011Wed 17th August, 2011 - by editor - 4 Comments.

Maybe Brixtonites are just too cool to bother posting up positive messages on the hoardings outside a riot-devastated building – or maybe no one really cared much for the burnt …

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One Love, Brixton – graffiti on riot-trashed store

Mon 15th August, 2011Mon 15th August, 2011 - by editor - 2 Comments.

Uplifting graffiti seen on the boardings outside the Footlocker store which was looted and burnt down in the disturbances in central Brixton last weekend.

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Brixton Splash 2011 – some photos from the Lambeth street festival

Wed 10th August, 2011Wed 10th August, 2011 - by editor - 8 Comments.

With the media concentrating on the unrelated trouble that happened in Brixton after Splash had finished, it’s worth reminding people that a hugely successful event went on during the day, …

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Brixton closes down as rumours of fresh trouble circulate

Tue 9th August, 2011Tue 9th August, 2011 - by editor - 5 Comments.

At the time of writing, reports are coming through that shops in Brixton have been told to close “right away” as rumours of fresh trouble grow. Brixton was hit pretty …

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Brixton remains closed after overnight riots and looting – photos

Mon 8th August, 2011Mon 8th August, 2011 - by editor - 6 Comments.

Violence and looting broke out around Brixton’s town centre yesterday, with several local businesses hit and several reports of assaults taking place. Most of the town centre remains cordoned off, …

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Restoration work on iconic Brixton Academy mural completed

Tue 2nd August, 2011 - by Ruth Miller - 2 Comments.

It’s been a good month for Brixton’s murals. Brixton Academy’s 1982 mural by Stephen Pusey was lucky enough to have gone under a bit of a restoration.

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Duke of Wellington, Acre Lane Brixton – Edwardian pub demolished

Tue 2nd August, 2011Thu 19th April, 2018 - by editor - 3 Comments.

We’ve lost a worrying amount of pubs around Brixton over the years, and I’m saddened to see that the attractive Duke of Wellington pub on Acre Lane is currently being …

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Will Self’s art piece on Brixton Electric Avenue lights up

Mon 1st August, 2011Sun 31st July, 2011 - by editor - 4 Comments.

Entitled ‘Brixton Speaks,’ this art installation by author Will Self is located on the side of the Iceland supermarket, at the western end of Brixton’s famous Electric Avenue. It’s also directly …

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Mountain Of Love at the Brixton Windmill, Fri 29th July 2011

Sat 30th July, 2011Sat 30th July, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Featuring two-thirds of the original Alabama 3 crew, Brixton-based Mountain of Love slammed down an ace set at the Brixton Windmill last night.

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Brixton Village in the summer, July 2011

Fri 29th July, 2011Fri 29th July, 2011 - by editor - 2 Comments.

Brixton Village (or Granville Arcade as us old school Brixtonites like to call it) has undergone some massive changes in the last few years. The future for the run-down indoor …

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French Balkan ska band Gagadilo rip it up at Brixton Offline

Thu 28th July, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

We had a surprisingly lively crowd out in Brixton on a Wednesday night for the fantastic French Balkan ska instrumental band Gagadilo. The guys put in a magnificent performance! Here’s a few …

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Almighty pile of bricks on Acre Lane, Brixton, SW2

Wed 27th July, 2011 - by editor - 2 Comments.

Now reduced to an impressively high pile of bricks is this old factory that stood on the corner of Acre Lane and Kings Avenue, Brixton, SW2.

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Obscuritones oscillate wildly at the Stockwell Grosvenor

Mon 25th July, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Ace local rockabilly band The Obscuritones were in fine form on Saturday night, putting in a floor filling performance at the trusty Stockwell Grosvenor.

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Ska party night at the Brixton Albert with the New Town Kings

Sun 24th July, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

We had a monster night going on in Brixton on Friday, with the fabulous New Town Kings laying down some wondrous traditional ska and reggae.

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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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The Scribes rock the Offline Country Show after party, Brixton

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

We had a huge Offline Club night on Saturday at the Prince Albert Brixton, with the fabulous Scribes playing live and a great crowd on the dance floor. Here’s a …

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Not an ice cream van, Stockwell

Fri 15th July, 2011Fri 15th July, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Seen outside The Grosvenor pub on Sidney Road, SW9. It might look like an ice cream van, but it’s not. No sir.

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Brixton Clifton Mansions squat: more eviction day photos

Thu 14th July, 2011Sun 16th June, 2013 - by editor - 1 Comment

Further to our reports of the party the night before and the eviction of the Clifton Mansions squat on Coldharbour Lane in Brixton, Gramsci has kindly sent us twenty more …

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Photos: Morton Valence and The Lost Cavalry at Plan B, 7th July 2011

Wed 13th July, 2011Wed 13th July, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Last Thursday we put on an Offline show at Plan B in Brixton with two of my favourite bands, Morton Valence and The Lost Cavalry. Although it’s not that well known as a …

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A look inside the Electric Brixton, formerly the Brixton Fridge

Wed 13th July, 2011Wed 13th July, 2011 - by editor - 15 Comments.

A much loved south London venue is set to reopen this autumn, with the old Brixton Fridge being relaunched as the Electric Brixton. With work underway to restore the fine Edwardian interior – and add …

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Police evict Brixton Clifton Mansions in early morning operation

Tue 12th July, 2011 - by editor - 13 Comments.

After last night’s eviction party, the police came in mob handed to throw out the remaining residents of the long standing Brixton squat at Clifton Mansions. A large police presence was in …

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Clifton Mansion squats – eviction party takes place in Brixton

Tue 12th July, 2011 - by editor - 2 Comments.

One of the oldest squats in Brixton got busted this morning, with over ten police vans and specialist units clearing out Clifton Mansions in Coldharbour Lane. Last night a farewell party was …

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Protests and parties planned as Clifton Mansions Brixton squat awaits eviction on 12th July 2011

Mon 11th July, 2011Tue 12th July, 2011 - by editor - 8 Comments.

One of the oldest community squats in Brixton is due to be evicted this week, with the residents of Clifton Mansions on Coldharbour Lane expected to be thrown out into …

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Brixton awash with media luvvies as film crews invade

Thu 7th July, 2011Mon 11th July, 2011 - by editor - 2 Comments.

Sales of triple frappuccinos were reportedly going through the roof today as a vast swarm of meedja luvvies invaded Brixton, with no less than two film crews in attendance.

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Halifax filming in Brixton Village

Thu 7th July, 2011Thu 7th July, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

Halifax Building Society are currently filming an advert in Brixton Village. I guess it was inevitable…

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Wordy Will Self art piece appears on Electric Avenue, Brixton

Thu 7th July, 2011Thu 7th July, 2011 - by editor - 6 Comments.

I’m not entirely sure what to make of this art piece that has just been slapped up on the side of the Iceland Supermarket on Electric Avenue, Brixton.

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Heavy rain over Brixton town

Thu 7th July, 2011Thu 7th July, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Man oh man, it’s the proverbial cats and dogs coming down on Brixton right now, with reports of the appropriately named Brixton Water Lane being under water and delays on the …