Then and Now: Old posters and handbills
Archive material from Brixton's past


Christmas Fancy Bazaar, Bon Marché, Brixton Christmas 1890
A festive handbill advertising a 'Grand Show' and a 'Fancy Bazaar' at the Bon Marché department store, Brixton Road.
(pic: Lambeth Archives)


Bonanza Provision Market, Electric Avenue, Brixton 1891
This impressive building on the corner of Brixton Road and Electric Avenue was later acquired by local grocery chain, Williamsons. Now stripped of its canopy, it is now owned by Iceland supermarket.
(pic: Lambeth Archives)


R A Kingwood, Boot Maker and Repairer, 49 Water Lane
An old postcard (c. 1910) advertising a small boot maker in Brixton Water Lane. Getting a pair of gent's boots soled and heeled would set you back 2/6 (12 and a half pence). The cobbler worked long hours - on the reverse of the postcard he lists his opening hours as being '8.30 to 8.30, Saturdays 8.30 to 10')
(pic: Lambeth Archives)


Prince of Wales Hotel
Two postcards bills from 1897 (left) and 1910 (right) advertising the 'Accessible, Accommodating and Agreeable' Prince of Wales Hotel on Coldharbour Lane. The hotel was billed as being 'replete with every comfort', 'admirably situated' and close to the Empress Theatre of Varieties, Brixton Railway station and an Electric Tram Service.
(pic: Lambeth Archives)



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