Gramsci
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Wonder why it says ",My Village".
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Wonder why it says ",My Village".
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I suspect that Electric Avenue is going to look very different in a few years time.
Late night opening and Sunday trading considered for Brixton Street Market as part of Lambeth Council consultation
Late night opening and Sunday trading considered for Brixton Street Market as part of Lambeth Council consultation
Gramsci
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I can't see this going down well with Sleepless in Brixton.
The Council shouldn't make suggestions like this when it knows it's not got capacity to manage any problems that this might cause residents.
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
I don't know why the council would want to encourage the night time economy when its to the detriment of the day time economy and the local residents, I don't understand that.
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hiraethified
Day time economy = dull and boring = not pressing any nu-Labour buttons
Night time economy = vibrant and exciting nu-Brixton = more lolly for Lambeth's coffers.
mx wcfc
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Christ, when I lived there all the pubs chucked you out at 10 past 11.00! I probably didn't know the best pubs though.
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hiraethified
You never frequented Brady's or the old Queen? They tended to be a little 'loose' with the licensing laws!
mx wcfc
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I was a 19 year old student, up from the sticks. Early 80s. Old White Horse was my local. We went to The Railway on Saturday lunchtimes after selling Socialist Worker at the tube station, and the Prince of Wales sometimes. Otherwise, I stuck to the (cheap beer) student union bar in central London. Just didn't know my way around.
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
Do any of the councillors own a bar or shares in any nu brixton nighttime venture? I wonder...
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
That was a while ago, when all pubs chucked out early, and were closed sunday afternoons. Though if you were local regular you might get asked to stay for a lock in. There were lots of illegal drinking after hours place if you were in the know.
mx wcfc
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see my replies to Editors comments - it was the early eighties - I was a naive student up from the sticks, There were some late night sessions in our flat though. but, yep, I probably missed the best bits.
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
I was still up in the sticks til 84 - so I wasn't in the know either. Besides I only went to dykey/queer places for years and years. I didn't find most place in Brixton were welcoming back then.see my replies to Editors comments - it was the early eighties - I was a naive student up from the sticks, There were some late night sessions in our flat though. but, yep, I probably missed the best bits.
mx wcfc
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I can understand that. I was SWP in those days and there were always a lot of lesbian and gay comrades around, but I'm struggling to remember any in the Brixton branch. I knew more lesbian and gay people when I was in Reading branch before going to uni.
ricbake
working out how
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This lunchtime: Today – Brixton Chamber Orchestra play free lunchtime concert in Electric Avenue, 1pm, Mon 20th Aug
I refused to go along with this 'Electric Circle' nonsense.
I refused to go along with this 'Electric Circle' nonsense.
CH1
"Red Guard"(NLYL)
Where was this advertised - or was it a genuine pop-up/busking type affair designed to bring classical style music to an audience not previously acquainted?
ALAN HARRIS
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There is much talk of development at Electric Avenue in Brixton..There are clearly arguments for and against..Indeed the Victorians installed Grand electrified canopies , which were a first at the time..I like to remember it as it was in the late 70s..before the remnants of the Victorian canopies were removed..The market lane evening still had that something special that many of us remember..especially the end of day bargains..lol...............................................................................This painting by me simply called "The spirit of Electric Avenue"..will stand to preserve those memories regardless of what the future brings...Enjoy ( it is Acrylic on panel and measures 26" x 30")
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hiraethified
I've seen your other Brixton paintings and enjoyed them - would you like me to do a feature on Brixton Buzz about them? Message me on brixtonbuzz - at - gmail.com if so!
ALAN HARRIS
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What a great idea..I have sent some through
ALAN HARRIS
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Need details on how to send through etc..
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hiraethified
Can you attach them as JPG files? They need to be at least 620 pixels wide.
ALAN HARRIS
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Is tomorrow ok ..I will be back in studio then
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