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Brixton is an area of 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'
Jan 14, 2016 · 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 from the West Indies. In the 1980s it was...
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...
The 1981 Brixton riot, or Brixton uprising, was a series of clashes between mainly black youths and the Metropolitan Police in Brixton, London, between 10 and 12 April 1981.
Jun 25, 2020 · Known for its lively nightlife, central street market and Afro-Caribbean heritage, Brixton is a buzzing neighbourhood at the heart of south London. It’s also the capital of Afro-Caribbean culture in Britain – after the transformative arrival of the Windrush generation. Here’s how the locals enjoy it. In the 1860s, the construction of a ...
Apr 29, 2019 · Brixton at the time was a salubrious place to live and famous for its shopping, for a long time it was known as the ‘Oxford Street of the South’. By the end of the 19th century, some were ...
