The space once occupied by Sanders Jewellers in Brixton has finally been put back to use, with coffee uber-chain Costa moving into the premises last month.
A look inside the new Costa Coffee, Brixton Road, Brixton SW9 Read More
Seen today outside the cheeky carpet shop on Atlantic Road. Brixton SW9.
Buy grass from Brixton, Atlantic Road SW9 Read More
There was a lot of punk-powered Morris dancing going on at the Prince Albert in Brixton last Friday, with the fabulous Five Shitty Fingers putting in a fantastic set.
Nonnie Nonnie Oi! Punk Morris at Brixton Offline club Read More
Now sporting a new mini Intercity 125 loco is the Brockwell Park Miniature Railway, which ferries passengers along a short stretch of track in Brockwell Park, south London.
Brockwell Park Miniature Railway roars into action in south London Read More
It wasn’t quite as warm as the clear blue sky suggests, but yesterday we went for a very pleasant picnic in Brockwell Park, a 125 acre park located between Brixton, Herne Hill …
A sunny Spring Sunday afternoon in Brockwell Park, south London Read More
Following on from our recent story about Brixton St Matthews church and the future of Babalou and Mass nightclubs and this thread on the urban75 forums, we have received another update from …
Brixton Mass and Babalou nightclubs closed, premises repossessed Read More
On Sunday, the urban75 forums notched up their 11 millionth post, a pretty incredible landmark for a non-profit, self-funded bulletin board that carries no advertising.
Brixton-based urban75 forums notch up an incredible 11 million posts Read More
Brixton should start bracing itself for a stampede of bargain hunters on 10th May, when the new discount retailer TK Maxx opens up.
TK Maxx opening up in Brixton at 9am on 10th May 2012 Read MoreIt was great to welcome back anti-folksters Sergeant Buzfuz to the Brixton Prince Albert on Friday. Here’s a few photos from the show.
Sergeant Buzfuz slam it down at Brixton Offline Read More
It’s one of my favourite albums ever, and as a kid I travelled to London just to stand in the exact location where Mr Ziggy stood. It was a bit …
Forty years of Ziggy Stardust: plaque unveiled in Heddon St, London W1 Read More
I was saddened to find out about that Websters, one of the last family-run businesses in central Brixton, has closed for good. The shoe shop had served Brixton for over …
Websters shoe shop closes after 140 years of service to Brixton Read More
Those lucky bastards in trendy East London are set to enjoy the benefits of Barclays bikes, as the hire scheme extends into Tower Hamlets, including Canary Wharf and North Shoreditch in Hackney, this Thursday.
Barclays Boris Bikes go east and west this Thursday, Brixton left out in the cold Read More
Once home to a long-gone, inspirational community squat called Cooltan, building activity has finally started up on the cleared site facing Coldharbour Lane in central Brixton.
What’s happening to the old Cooltan site on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton? Read More
It may rarely get a mention in the groovy mainstream press, but Brixton’s 414 Club is a long-running, old school Coldharbour Lane institution that is well worthy of your support.
A night at the 414 Club in Coldharbour Lane, Brixton Read More
We had a big night at the Prince Albert on Friday with over 30 drummers from the fabulous Sambatage samba band slamming down the mighty dance rhythms. Here’s some photos:
Samba spectacular at Brixton Offline Read More
A lively crowd gathered outside Lambeth Town Hall this evening to protest against the huge cuts that Lambeth Council are proposing for a second year running.
Against the Cuts! Protest outside Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton – photos Read More
I’d completely forgotten about this crazy American cop car that used to be parked on Valencia Place in Brixton. Stuck on the top of the car was a large model …
Copbusters and the policeman bottom-slapping cop car of Brixton remembered Read More
To celebrate the official launch of BrixtonBuzz – a fab free new Brixton listings site – we’re putting on a massive party at the Prince Albert in Brixton – and …
Fri 2nd March – samba drummers galore at the free BrixtonBuzz launch party! Read More
Located in the centre of Brixton, St Matthew’s Church has been host to two long-running, late night restaurant/nightclubs, Mass and Babalou. Both venues have recently been put up for sale, sparking some debate as to …
Brixton St Matthews church and the future of Babalou and Mass nightclubs Read More
We had another lively Offline Club night at the Prince Albert in Brixton on Friday, with the combination of beer, punk, rock’n’roll, big band, rockabilly, Mrs Mills, Kylie and DJ Zinc …
Brixton Offline Club night at the Prince Albert, 17th Feb 2012 Read More
A couple of weeks ago, I was rather amused at the sight of a squirrel scurrying around my balcony, nine floors up over Brixton. “How cute!” I thought, swiftly snapping off …
The Brixton Barrier Block squirrel and its wire chewing antics: now it’s WAR! Read MoreI have to say I took a shine to the attire of this shopper in Brixton market yesterday. I’m no fashion expert, but the Bet Lynch-esque leopard skin coat and …
Pic of the day: leopard skin shopper, Brixton Read More
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
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
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