Brixton features
There were nautical jaunts a-plenty last Thursday as Brixton’s Offline Club took over the Tamesis Dock boat moored in central London and put on a fabulous free party!
Mrs Mills Experience join in the nautical japes at the Tamesis Dock boat party – photos Read More
There’s been a busy street market in Pope’s Road, Brixton for over a hundred years, and although the market is still going strong, one part of the scene has vanished …
Lost scenes of Brixton – the coal depot at Pope’s Road Read More
Seen on the side of the Ritzy on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton.
Brixton sign of the day: the Gas Metre Room Read More
On Thursday 26 July, the Olympic Flame will carried through Lambeth, starting at Camberwell and then travelling west across the centre of Brixton. Update: the torch has now passed through …
The Olympic Torch relay comes to Brixton TODAY! 26th July 2012 Read More
I’m not entirely sure what I think of this piece of artwork that has appeared outside the esteemed House Of Bottles off-licence on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton. The piece – by the …
The curious artwork by the House of Bottles, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton Read More
With the opening of the TK Maxx department store on Brixton Road, there’s now some great views to be had from the second floor (that’ll be the menswear dept), with …
Some stunning new views across Brixton, courtesy of TK Maxx Read MoreWe had a great Offline Club night at the Prince Albert on Friday, with the fantastic Captain Hotknives – aka ‘The Bard Of Bradford’ – playing live, backed by a …
The fantastic Captain Hotknives at the Offline Club, Brixton Albert Read More
It’s great to see that one of Brixton’s lesser-known small parks is getting some of the attention and care it deserves, although some locals still have reservations about visiting the …
Brixton’s Loughborough Park gets greener with edible hedge and new gardens Read More
The Prince Albert enjoyed a proper community singalong on Friday night, when the Mrs Mills Experience debuted their Brixton brand of music hall entertainment.
New music hall sensation, the Mrs Mills Experience, debuts at the Offline Club, Brixton Read More
Both Brixton and Stockwell tube stations will be getting free wi-fi connections the summer, thanks to a deal with Virgin Media which will see a total of 80 London Underground tube platforms hooked …
Brixton and Stockwell tube stations to get free wi-fi for the summer Read More
We had another thumping big night out at the Brixton Prince Albert last Friday, with the Offline Club DJs doing their thang. Here’s a few snaps from the night – …
Brixton Offline Club – a right lively Friday night out! Read More
Well, OK, it’s not really a castle, but I imagine that to a young kid with a bit of imagination, these recently created ‘ruins’ in Max Roach Park could easily be some ancient monument …
See the ruins of Brixton Castle, set in a delightful little park named after a jazz drummer Read More
Saturday night saw the second of the ongoing Actionettes’ residency at the Brixton Prince Albert, and there was certainly a pretty special show on offer.
Brixton rocks to the Actionettes’ ‘Vive La Revolution’ special with Thee Faction playing live Read More
Built on the site of the old Part Worn Tyres business on Coldharbour Lane (opposite Southwyck House, aka the Barrier Block), the semi-gated development grandly calling itself ‘The Viaduct’ had …
Shoddy workmanship at The Viaduct, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton Read More
Coming up on the 1st June at the Brixton Albert is the world debut of the Mrs Mills Experience – a band so hot that they secured a Saturday night …
Brixton! Get ready for the Mrs Mills Experience! Read MoreOffline Club regulars and worthy winners of a clutch of national ‘Best Live Act’ awards, The Scribes, put in another ace set at the Brixton Albert on Friday. This band …
The Scribes bring the house down at Brixton Offline Read More
Arriving a little earlier in Brixton than expected (so I missed its approach) was this chartered steam-hauled train, hauled by BR standard class 7 70000 Britannia.
Britannia 7000 loco steams through Brixton, south London Read More
The social cleansing of Brixton continues with the news that several long-term squats in at least four different blocks have been given notice to quit. Update: we’ve heard that they’ve …
Brixton squatters face eviction as Rushcroft Road residents get notice to quit Read More
I like the way that the top part of The Shard tower in London Bridge is currently sporting something of post-apocalyptic look, heightened by the dark, stormy clouds behind.
The Shard looks post-apocalyptic in the dark, gloomy clouds of May Read More
It appears Brixton is getting a new square in the shape of ‘Brixton Square’ at 368-372 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London, SW9 8PL – right next to Granville Arcade/Brixton Village.
Brixton Square emerges on Coldharbour Lane, acquires suitably ‘edgy’ typeface Read More
I’ve just posted up a handy guide to the best pubs and bars around Brixton’s hugely popular Academy venue (or the ’02 Academy, Brixton’ as it’s currently known).
Going to the o2 Academy in Brixton? Check out our pre-gig pub guide! Read More
The 39 steps sign seen on Brixton railway station. Well, it amused me for a moment 🙂
The 39 steps, Brixton railway station Read More
Here’s a Saturday selection of photos for y’all, starting with this curious plaque seen on a building near Borough tube station, south London.
Charles Dickens Walked Past Here, Big ships on big lorries and other pics Read More
Captured late last night was this image of a huge Marilyn Manson gazing blankly out from the illegal billboard on Coldharbour Lane, with the iconic Barrier Block behind. In case …
Brixton pic of the day: Marilyn Manson and the Barrier Block Read More
The old Angel public house at 354 Coldharbour Lane is soon to reopen as ‘key community space, after The Brick Box negotiated a six month trial use of the building.
Angel pub on Coldharbour Lane to become arty community space Read MoreLast weekend we had a fab night of roots reggae at the Brixton Albert, as The Majestic returned to the Offline club night. Here’s some snaps from the evening.
The Majestic rock Brixton Offline with sweet roots reggae rock Read More
Last night, I headed to uptown Clapham for the Bread and Roses Award for Radical Publishing 2012. Here’s some photos from the evening.
The Bread and Roses Award for Radical Publishing 2012, south London Read More
Soon to be the tallest residential building in the UK, St George Wharf Tower continues to thrust its cylindrical form up into the London skyline.
St George Wharf Tower as seen from Brixton, south London Read More
Day three of my four day DJ tour-ette saw me spinning some tunes at the Half Moon, a large, late-Victorian boozer close to Brockwell Park, a sprightly ten minutes walk …
A night at the Half Moon, Herne Hill, south London Read More
There was a right old Brixton shindig at the Windmill pub last night, with the esteemed music venue hosting a benefit bash for the Friends of Windmill Gardens – the …
Brixton Windmill hosts fundraiser for the Friends of Windmill Gardens Read More