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Brixton is a district in South London, part of the London Borough of Lambeth, England. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London. Brixton experienced a rapid rise in population during the 19th century as communications with central London improved.
Oct 30, 2023 · The long history of Market Row and Granville Arcade, now known as Brixton Village, has borne witness to everything from world wars to destitution and regeneration. 'South London's Oxford Street'
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Oct 30, 2023 · Lambeth Council. Brixton market was still very popular with shoppers from all across London in 1932. However, it was not until 1937 that what is now known today as Brixton Village became...
Guy Stevens. " The Guns of Brixton " is a song by the English punk rock band the Clash, originally released on their 1979 album London Calling. It was written and sung by bassist Paul Simonon, who grew up in Brixton, South London. The song has a strong reggae influence, reflecting the culture of the area and the reggae gangster film The Harder ...
- 3:07
- 14 December 1979
- August–September, November 1979
- Reggae
Apr 29, 2019 · It’s not London’s oldest market - the one at Borough was first mentioned in 1276 and claims to have been in existence since 1014 - but the 150-year-old Brixton Market is certainly one ...
Jan 14, 2016 · Last modified on Mon 3 Feb 2020 07.53 EST. Brixton’s identity has changed enormously over time. In the 1920s it was south London’s shopping capital. In the 1950s it became home to immigrants ...
