Brixton – Page 13

Lambeth Country Show 16th-17th July, 2011: Main stage and Village Green listings

Wed 6th July, 2011Wed 6th July, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

The Lambeth Country Show is always a highlight of my year, and this year it will be taking part on the 16th and 17th July in its usual location at …

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The mystery of the Brixton Loughborough Park Tavern solved!

Mon 4th July, 2011Thu 11th November, 2021 - by editor - 34 Comments.

This was one part of Brixton’s history that proved very difficult to unravel, with very little evidence to be found of the grand pub that overlooked Coldharbour Lane for over …

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Brixton mural walk rolls through town

Sun 3rd July, 2011Mon 4th July, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

Spotted on their tour around Brixton this afternoon was another of the near-legendary Brixton Mural walks. I caught the mural mob as they were viewing the iconic Nuclear Dawn painting …

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J30 strike: joint rally at Windrush Square, Brixton

Thu 30th June, 2011Thu 30th June, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

At 10am this morning, there was a joint ATL, PCS and ATL rally in Windrush Square, Brixton in support of the nationwide J30 Strike.

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Robots of Brixton: the full version is released [full video here]

Wed 29th June, 2011Wed 12th June, 2019 - by editor - 5 Comments.

We posted up a feature on the fabulous sci-fi short film ‘The Robots Of Brixton’ back in January, and it’s great to see that Kibwe Tavares has now posted up …

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Glasto Refuseniks, Last Stand at the Alma and south London DJ nights

Mon 27th June, 2011Mon 27th June, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

The weather held out for a fab weekend, which started with me putting in a hefty 5 hour solo DJ set at the Brixton Albert on Friday night. Despite ample …

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Brixton illustrated in dip-pen and ink

Thu 23rd June, 2011Wed 22nd June, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Currently holding his thumb aloft, sketching scenes around Brixton in dip pen and ink and possibly wearing a beret and artists’ smock is the excellent illustrator James Oses.

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Lost Cavalry at Brixton Offline Club – photos

Mon 20th June, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I really like The Lost Cavalry (ace indie outfit formed by ex-Fanfarlo guitarist, Mark West) and they played a great set at Friday’s Offline Club night at the Brixton Prince …

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A summer sunset in downtown Brixton

Sun 19th June, 2011 - by editor - 4 Comments.

View from my window tonight looking north from Coldharbour Lane. The unfinished Shard skyscraper can be seen to the right, and the sci-fi profile of the Strata tower at Elephant & Castle …

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Cowboys ahoy! Shoddy workmanship on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton

Fri 17th June, 2011Fri 17th June, 2011 - by editor - 8 Comments.

Long term residents of Coldharbour Lane, Brixton have watched with some dismay as the site of the old Texaco garage has been employed for all manner of ad hoc activities …

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The Brixton Fridge to reopen as the Electric Brixton

Fri 17th June, 2011Tue 13th January, 2015 - by editor - 3 Comments.

The endless closures and reopenings of the Brixton Fridge have been a source of frustration to Brixtonites who have enjoyed some great nights there, but it is apparently set to …

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Question of the day: puncture wonder

Fri 10th June, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Seen in my Brixton tower block. I wonder if the person responsible was the same evil bastard who ripped the flower of one of my geraniums. Grrr!

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Brixton’s lost railways – East Brixton station to Battersea, 3rd October 1969

Thu 9th June, 2011Fri 31st January, 2014 - by editor - 5 Comments.

Purchased for the princely sum of £1.25 on eBay, this old British rail ticket is for a journey which can no longer be made, as East Brixton station has long …

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Fifty years of Brixton railway station

Tue 7th June, 2011Tue 7th June, 2011 - by editor - 3 Comments.

Pictured above is Brixton Railway Station, photographed on 11th December 1960. The tracks to the left run to Loughborough Junction, while the tracks nearest the camera are on the London Victoria to Orpington line.

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The singular beauty of Southwyck House, aka the Brixton Barrier Block

Fri 3rd June, 2011Mon 19th December, 2022 - by editor - 33 Comments.

Designed to deflect the noise and fumes of a (thankfully) abandoned motorway project, the Barrier Block (Southwyck House) on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton sharply divides opinions of those who gaze upon its neo-Brutalist …

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A boozy Wednesday night in Brixton at the Satay and Music Bars

Fri 3rd June, 2011Fri 3rd June, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Wednesday is in danger of turning into the new Thursday (which is apparently already the new Friday) around Brixton town, with some great free nights out on offer.

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Pic of the day: Karaoke Frankie on the move, Brixton Market

Thu 2nd June, 2011 - by editor - 3 Comments.

Spotted speeding through Brixton Market a few years back was Karaoke Frankie.

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Brixton dubstep vs two-step, at the Offline Club

Mon 30th May, 2011Mon 30th May, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

We love to mix it up at the Offline Club nights and Friday’s show was more mixed up than most, with lively sets from dubstep/grime maestro James Pyke and Brixton …

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A formidable cake display, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton

Fri 27th May, 2011 - by editor - 2 Comments.

When people aren’t reportedly dodging wild axemen, there’s some delightful things to be seen on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, and the latest addition is this colourful new cake shop/pattiserie. Opening up …

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Vinyl reggae galore at Music Temple records, Brixton Village

Fri 27th May, 2011Fri 27th May, 2011 - by editor - 7 Comments.

Wedged between fashionable recent incomers in Brixton Village (Granville Arcade) is the Music Temple record and CD exchange, a fantastic place to track down rare reggae records.

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Morton Valence rip it up at their Loughborough Junction CD launch party

Thu 26th May, 2011Thu 26th May, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

Offline Club regulars and my one of fave bands Morton Valence served up a mighty fine set in downtown Loughborough Junction on Wednesay night .

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Rain at last in Brixton (and hailstones!)

Thu 26th May, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

With the UK heading for the hottest, driest Spring since records began, we’ve been praying for a bit of rain down Brixton way for the sake of our ailing plants.

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The politician, the illusionist and the ‘wonderful talking machine,’ 322 Brixton Road

Tue 24th May, 2011Tue 24th May, 2011 - by editor - 5 Comments.

It’s still looks a little bit wonky after its recent refurbishment, but this building currently up for sale at 322 Brixton Road, London SW9 once enjoyed a rather more glamorous past. It was …

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The Lovely Eggs rock Brixton Offline

Sun 22nd May, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

This was one of the best Offline shows this year, with a fantastic crowd and one of my favourite bands, The Lovely Eggs onstage. Here’s some pics:

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London Street Photography Festival, July 2011, London

Thu 19th May, 2011Thu 19th May, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Serving up a diverse program of world-class photography, exhibitions and interactive events across London from the 1st-31st July is the London Street Photography Festival 2011.

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Friday 20th May – don’t miss The Lovely Eggs at Brixton Offline!

Tue 17th May, 2011Tue 17th May, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I really, really like this band and am dead chuffed to have booked them in for an Offline Club night in Brixton on Friday 20th May. They’ll be onstage around …

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Brixton, 04:45am. Let the Jager Bombs commence!

Mon 16th May, 2011Mon 16th May, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

This was the scene late, late Saturday night at the Offline after-show party. In case you’ve never enjoyed a Jager Bomb yourself, it’s made up of one shot of Jägermeister …

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Four bands at Brixton’s Plan B (Offline club photos)

Mon 16th May, 2011Mon 16th May, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

On Saturday night we put on out first ever Offline club night at Brixton’s fabulous Plan B venue. I was really impressed with the venue – the staff were great to work …

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Prince Albert Brixton – DJ night photos!

Sat 14th May, 2011Sat 14th May, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Last night we put on a lively DJ night at the Prince Albert – Brixton’s finest and friendliest boozer as far as I’m concerned – and the crowd were particularly up for …

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Visit the Getty Images photo gallery, Oxford Circus, London

Fri 13th May, 2011Fri 13th May, 2011 - by editor - 2 Comments.

It is perhaps not as well known as the (currently closed) Photographers Gallery nearby, but there’s been some cracking photo exhibitions at the Getty Images Gallery. Situated close to Oxford Circus …