SpamMisery
Pretty comfortable here right under your skin
I'll have to give that a go. Probably my favourite part of London round that area
Canterbury Arms, Brixton to be turned into flats - planning application
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footballerslegs
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I think the corridor to the ladies deserves a photo (no really) as the tiling is tremendous.
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hiraethified
I'm going to pop down soon and do a whole load more photos.
Mr Retro
Beware hedgehogs
This was just posted on Facebook. 
An open letter to The Canterbury Arms community.
Dear friends,
It is with extreme sadness that I announce the demise of ‘The Canterbury Arms’ Brixton.
The bar will cease trading on the 5th September 2015, this closure reflects the insatiable appetite of property developers for backstreet corner sites that will be developed into flats for tenants who live in far off lands, and these developers call it progress which maybe so…
But where do local people who want to be part of a community and their friends and relatives go to socialise. Over the years the Canterbury has celebrated weddings, christenings, birthdays, funerals and anniversaries from all cultures. There have been many club and music nights over the years, too many to mention, which have reflected the diverse communities which makes up the melting pot that Brixton personifies.
In my tenure as manager of this venerable establishment, my wife Mary, daughters Michelle and Mary-Lisa and of course Eamon have come to know and respect the locals and felt part of the community. We have made many friends and a few enemies, but that is life. So it is with extreme sorrow that we say goodbye to the pub that became home for me and my family over a very long period.
As I have said to the many friends and acquaintances who we have met over the years, through concerts at the academy, parties and celebrations – it has been a pleasure to know and serve you, even bar some of you on occasion.
There will be a final night of celebration with the legendary Gerry who has DJ’d for the last 20 years here and who is a great friend on Saturday, 29th August – you are all welcome!
Slán & Beannacht
Brian, Mary, Michelle, Mary-Lisa & Eamon
An open letter to The Canterbury Arms community.
Dear friends,
It is with extreme sadness that I announce the demise of ‘The Canterbury Arms’ Brixton.
The bar will cease trading on the 5th September 2015, this closure reflects the insatiable appetite of property developers for backstreet corner sites that will be developed into flats for tenants who live in far off lands, and these developers call it progress which maybe so…
But where do local people who want to be part of a community and their friends and relatives go to socialise. Over the years the Canterbury has celebrated weddings, christenings, birthdays, funerals and anniversaries from all cultures. There have been many club and music nights over the years, too many to mention, which have reflected the diverse communities which makes up the melting pot that Brixton personifies.
In my tenure as manager of this venerable establishment, my wife Mary, daughters Michelle and Mary-Lisa and of course Eamon have come to know and respect the locals and felt part of the community. We have made many friends and a few enemies, but that is life. So it is with extreme sorrow that we say goodbye to the pub that became home for me and my family over a very long period.
As I have said to the many friends and acquaintances who we have met over the years, through concerts at the academy, parties and celebrations – it has been a pleasure to know and serve you, even bar some of you on occasion.
There will be a final night of celebration with the legendary Gerry who has DJ’d for the last 20 years here and who is a great friend on Saturday, 29th August – you are all welcome!
Slán & Beannacht
Brian, Mary, Michelle, Mary-Lisa & Eamon
brixtonblade
Well-Known Member
A real shame
clandestino
no llevar papel
so terrible and so unfair that it's happening so suddenly. i thought we'd get more notice....so so sad.
ViolentPanda
Hardly getting over it.
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hiraethified
Just added a short piece:
Going: The Canterbury Arms. Gone: The Grosvenor. Brixton is losing its boozers
Going: The Canterbury Arms. Gone: The Grosvenor. Brixton is losing its boozers
SpamMisery
Pretty comfortable here right under your skin
Er... I think you'll find Brixton will have boutique beard barbers and pop up pasty parlours thank you very much
Pickman's model
Starry Wisdom
no, the tide will have turned against beards and people sporting them will be shunned as centres of pestilence
BigMoaner
What A Load of Old Bollocks
well that's better than what it looks like round my wayAlready looks like that round my way
(only joking croydonites!)
ViolentPanda
Hardly getting over it.
And estate agencies. Don't forget estate agencies.
clandestino
no llevar papel
It's our last night at the Canterbury tonight. Pop your head around the door if you're passing...
http://www.howdoesitfeel.co.uk/lastbrixtonhdif.html
http://www.howdoesitfeel.co.uk/lastbrixtonhdif.html
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hiraethified
I'll come in and say hello!
editor
hiraethified
A lovely but poignant evening. Well done clandestino - you should feel proud of what you've done here!
The last ever How Does It Feel To Be Loved club night at the Canterbury Arms, Brixton – photos
The last ever How Does It Feel To Be Loved club night at the Canterbury Arms, Brixton – photos
clandestino
no llevar papel
It's the people that make it. I just play the songs. We're lucky to have the best loveliest folk for regulars.
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hiraethified
clandestino
no llevar papel
Fantastic photos, wish I could have been there.
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