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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. [3] Brixton experienced a rapid rise in population during the 19th century as communications with central London improved.

  2. Oct 30, 2023 · As Victorian Britain oversaw the rapid expansion and industrialisation of London suburbs, Brixton became the shopping capital of south London. It was not only the sprawling outdoor street market ...

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  4. Apr 12, 2021 · This April marks the 40th anniversary of an important event in black British history - the Brixton riots. It took place in 1981 at a time when racial tensions meant that many of Britain's inner ...

  5. Apr 12, 2021 · On 10 April 1981, a Friday, rumours of police brutality against a black man resulted in an angry crowd confronting police for a few hours before the protests were contained. But an arrest the ...

  6. Apr 10, 2011 · The 61-year-old, now working as a school liaison officer, said: "Brixton was a pressure cooker waiting to explode. "When it kicked off the police went totally overboard. "It was absolutely terrifying.

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