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 …
Brixton Village in the summer, July 2011 Read More
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 …
French Balkan ska band Gagadilo rip it up at Brixton Offline Read More
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.
Almighty pile of bricks on Acre Lane, Brixton, SW2 Read More
Located close to Tottenham Court Road – and almost next door to the fabulous Store Street Espresso – is the Building Centre. Established in 1931 and set up to be an …
The Building Centre and its astonishing Pipers Scale Model of central London Read More
As you’ve probably worked out by now, I’m a big fan of independent coffee houses, and am always interested in checking out new coffee shops around the capital.
Store Street Espresso serves up a delicious Bloomsbury brew Read More
Ace local rockabilly band The Obscuritones were in fine form on Saturday night, putting in a floor filling performance at the trusty Stockwell Grosvenor.
Obscuritones oscillate wildly at the Stockwell Grosvenor Read More
Protests outside the Scientology building on Tottenham Court Road, London, have become a regular feature, and here’s a few pics taken of Saturday’s demo.
Anti-Scientology protest in central London, 23rd July 2011 Read More
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.
Ska party night at the Brixton Albert with the New Town Kings Read More
As anyone who follows this blog will know, I’m a mighty keen photographer, and I’m often busy on the streets of London snapping scenes and bagging shots. Over the years, …
London photographers take pictures, get hassled by security Read More
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.
Brixton Space, Tapas cafe/bar on Brixton Water Lane picks up rave reviews Read More
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.
Lambeth Country Show 2011 and the vegetable animals Read More
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 …
The Scribes rock the Offline Country Show after party, Brixton Read More
Roving reporter Emerald paid a visit to the lavishly restored Midland Hotel this week and her photos reveal a luxurious interior, with sumptuously decorated rooms.
A look inside the restored Midland Grand hotel, St Pancras, London Read More
Seen outside The Grosvenor pub on Sidney Road, SW9. It might look like an ice cream van, but it’s not. No sir.
Not an ice cream van, Stockwell Read More
Named after the process of dosing a coffee machine, Tapped & Packed is earning a reputation as one of the finest coffee shops in central London.
Tapped & Packed coffee house, Fitzrovia serves up the goods Read More
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 …
Brixton Clifton Mansions squat: more eviction day photos Read More
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 …
Photos: Morton Valence and The Lost Cavalry at Plan B, 7th July 2011 Read More
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 …
A look inside the Electric Brixton, formerly the Brixton Fridge Read More
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 …
Police evict Brixton Clifton Mansions in early morning operation Read More
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 …
Clifton Mansion squats – eviction party takes place in Brixton Read More
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 …
Protests and parties planned as Clifton Mansions Brixton squat awaits eviction on 12th July 2011 Read More
Some good friends are set to move back to New Zealand shortly, and a large gathering of chums assembled in a far flung east London boozer to wish them well …
The big farewell drink, east London, Sat 9th July 2011 Read More
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.
Brixton awash with media luvvies as film crews invade Read More
Halifax Building Society are currently filming an advert in Brixton Village. I guess it was inevitable…
Halifax filming in Brixton Village Read More
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.
Wordy Will Self art piece appears on Electric Avenue, Brixton Read More
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 …
Heavy rain over Brixton town Read More
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 …
Lambeth Country Show 16th-17th July, 2011: Main stage and Village Green listings Read More
It’s the birthday of one of my best mates today, so in his honour I’m posting up seven snapshots from the streets of his beloved hometown, New York. Happy birthday …
New York signs – seven photos from the streets of NYC Read More
The New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn is a great place to visit if you’re in New York and have a bit of an interest in old trains, mechanical things, old …
Old trains galore at the New York Transit Museum, Brooklyn Read More
I posted a feature about the Monument tower back in May, but after unexpectedly finding myself traipsing back up the 311 steps to the windy viewing platform again recently, I’ve posted up some new …
Another trip up the London Monument Tower (photo feature) Read More