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A pleasant afternoon’s drinking in the Lifeboat Inn, Margate, Kent

editor — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:00:26 +0000

Escaping the freezing chill of a February afternoon on the south coast, we popped into the Lifeboat Inn in Market Street, Margate, and enjoyed an unexpectedly fabulous time. The interior is as pleasantly shambolic... Related posts:

Fri 2nd March – samba drummers galore at the free BrixtonBuzz launch party!

editor — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:33:15 +0000

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... Related posts:

The Art Deco splendour of the stunning Chrysler Building, New York City

editor — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:42:52 +0000

Designed by architect William Van Alen for automotive magnate Walter P. Chrysler, the Chrysler Building in New York is a glorious skyscraper, packed full of Art Deco style. First catching sight of its... Related posts:

London Eye 360 panorama serves up interactive London video

editor — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:12:20 +0000

Now ready for your viewing and scrolling pleasure is a stunning 24-hour, time-lapse 360 degree video shot from the top of the London Eye. Produced by a company called Spherical... Related posts:

OMA Progress architecture exhibition at the London Barbican

editor — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:15:35 +0000

The first UK major show to showcase the work of co-founder Rem Koolhaas’ 37 year old architectural practice, OMA/Progress was a fascinating way to spend a rainy London Saturday afternoon.... Related posts:

Brixton St Matthews church and the future of Babalou and Mass nightclubs

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:00:45 +0000

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... Related posts:

Brixton Offline Club night at the Prince Albert, 17th Feb 2012

editor — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:05:12 +0000

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... Related posts:

The Brixton Barrier Block squirrel and its wire chewing antics: now it’s WAR!

editor — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:32:45 +0000

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... Related posts:

St George Wharf Tower – soon to be the UK’s tallest residential building – rises in Vauxhall

editor — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:45:57 +0000

Currently rising into the skies at Vauxhall is the St George Wharf Tower (aka The Tower), which will be the tallest residential building in the UK when completed. Set to be... Related posts:

Thee Faction and The Nuns at Half Moon, Putney, south London

editor — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:37:14 +0000

It’s not often I drift west into the rugger-loving wilds of Putney, but it was well worth the trip last night to see a triple bill of Thee Faction, The... Related posts:

A winter’s walk around Williamsburg and Brooklyn, New York

editor — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:30:40 +0000

After residents lost the battle to stop Williamsburg’s waterfront being rezoned for high-end development in 2005, the area has been gentrifying at an incredible rate. Although the main drag at... No related posts.

Pic of the day: leopard skin shopper, Brixton

editor — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:30:38 +0000

I 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... Related posts:

The Brixton Fairies and the South London Gay Community Centre, Brixton 1974-6

editor — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:00:34 +0000

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... Related posts:

Kinetica Art Fair 2012 – wires, robots, lights and buttons to push

editor — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:15:54 +0000

On Saturday, we visited the Kinetica Art Fair on Marylebone Road, an exhibition all about “kinetic, electronic, robotic, sound, light, time-based and multi-disciplinary new media art, science and technology.” There... Related posts:

Margate – walking by the sea, sand and snow

editor — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:30:24 +0000

There were snowy scenes around Margate last week, with the faded south coast seaside town enjoying a fairly substantial covering of snow. I loved walking along the deserted, snow-covered beach and grabbed a... Related posts:

Brixton reggae party – The Majestic at Offline Club, 10th Feb

editor — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:38:37 +0000

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.... Related posts:

The genius design of the outdoor Brixton Ritzy ticket queue

editor — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:43:25 +0000

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... Related posts:

Occupy Thanet! Mini protest camp braves the freezing Margate snow

editor — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:00:15 +0000

Huddled up next to Margate’s shiny new Turner Contemporary Gallery for warmth against the February snow is an ‘Occupy Thanet’ protest camp. Following the lead taken by Occupy protests across... Related posts:

The death of Our Price records, Brixton Road, Brixton

editor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:00:07 +0000

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... Related posts:

Brixton pic of the day: a Morris Minor by Electric Avenue

editor — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:28:00 +0000

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... Related posts:

Brixton snow: more chilly scenes from south London

editor — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:57:14 +0000

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... Related posts:

A walk around the snowy streets of Brixton, south London, Feb 2012

editor — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:08:26 +0000

After an evening snowfall covered Brixton, I braved the elements and went for a walk around to capture some photos. Scene from the Barrier Block, looking east along Coldharbour Lane.... Related posts:

Brixton gets its first snowfall of 2012 – more to come?

editor — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:58:31 +0000

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... Related posts:

The Sharks bring the heat to the Brixton Offline Club, 3rd Feb 2012

editor — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:16:05 +0000

It may have been freezing outside, but it felt like a furnace inside the Brixton Prince Albert last night, with The Sharks burning it up on stage at the Offline... Related posts:

Lambeth Country Show cancelled for 2012. We fancy a picnic on July 22nd

editor — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:42:03 +0000

We’re hearing terrible news that the annual Lambeth Country Show – a highlight of my year – has been cancelled this year. The story broke on the urban75 bulletin boards, and... Related posts: