Out with the Old... Network Rail tell businesses to vacate Atlantic Road arches

[Gramsci]

Went down to the Arches this morning to start taking photos of the last days. Here are photos of the hoarding in front of the fishmongers with comments people put on:

 

[Gramsci]

Some of the more political comments:

 

[Gramsci]

Had a chat with someone down at arches and there is still legal action going on by some shopkeepers. So not all are going in next few weeks.

 

[Winot]

We were on holiday when Ian and Lorn closed. I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to say goodbye to them.

 

[Gramsci]

Portuguese shop still open. But looks a bit sad on that stretch of street now. Some shops boarded up. Some are closed with shutters down.

 

[Gramsci]

We were on holiday when Ian and Lorn closed. I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to say goodbye to them.

Ian put this up:

 

[editor]

Had a chat with someone down at arches and there is still legal action going on by some shopkeepers. So not all are going in next few weeks.

Yes I've heard some encouraging news there. Fingers crossed!

I've been photographing the comments too - it'll make a good Buzz article!

Some artists are painting the front of the old A&C Deli too.

 

[Gramsci]

crossed!

I've been photographing the comments too - it'll make a good Buzz article!

Found some of the comments rather touching. Shows the human side of what this is doing to Brixton. And what shops like these meant to people.

 

[editor]

New artwork today:

Brixton Arches: anti-eviction street art sends out a message to Network Rail

 

[Fingers]

What the fuck is this monstrosity outside Herne Hill station?

 

[editor]

What the fuck is this monstrosity outside Herne Hill station?

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It's fucking hideous is what it is. If a car could be a bully, this one is. Look at its fake cop car pretensions!

 

[CH1]

What the fuck is this monstrosity outside Herne Hill station?
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Maybe it is supposed to be deterring street art in Brixton. You know how these StaNavs send people to the wrong place.
The company seems to only do security for Network Rail, looking at their website
Services - Land Sheriffs

 

[editor]

Maybe it is supposed to be deterring street art in Brixton. You know how these StaNavs send people to the wrong place.
The company seems to only do security for Network Rail, looking at their website
Services - Land Sheriffs

They sound like pretend/wannabe policemen:

Our staff regularly attend courses with the British Transport Police. Team members also take part in live police Counter Terrorism exercises, forensic crime scene preservation, MAYBO conflict management, First Aid and Fire Safety. 

Intelligence Bureau


Land Sheriffs has its own intelligence bureau. All our teams work together to collate, analyse and crucially act on the intelligence gathered.

And here's what they really do:

Trainspotter derailed: Security guard threatens to have him ARRESTED

 

[Fingers]

And the Theresa May art work has been painted over at the former fish shop

 

[ViolentPanda]

What the fuck is this monstrosity outside Herne Hill station?

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Looks in need of a keying and the tyres slashing.

 

[editor]

Update -http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2016/09/brixton-arches-traders-prepare-to-fight-back-as-petition-is-launched-read-their-statement-here/

 

[Kevin P Gralton]

Absolutely disgusting after all them year's having been good tenant's. I remember all them shops as a kid in the late 70's when my Mum shopped in Brixton - The Baron especially. Now renting myself off the same crowd for Twenty Three year's, not only has the rent increased but now trying to push rates up by 50% ????

 

[colacubes]

Just been for a last drink in Cafe Max. Proper sad

 

[friendofdorothy]

What the fuck is this monstrosity outside Herne Hill station?

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looks like a 4x4 hearse

 

[Gramsci]

Just been for a last drink in Cafe Max. Proper sad

Have they closed?

 

[colacubes]

Have they closed?

A week today I think but as I no longer live locally it was my last chance to pop in

 

[Gramsci]

A week today I think but as I no longer live locally it was my last chance to pop in

Yes next week. Very sad.

 

[sealion]

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[DietCokeGirl]

Is Sat cafe max's last day? I want to have a final drink and say bye to them. I know it sounds silly but it's been a big part of my life, my go-to place for everything, from late night drink to hang over coffee. The owners used to give me Xmas gifts! And I ended up going to Madria on holiday after hearing so much about it from them. I've met so many people there, on bad days it meant never having to feel lonely and on good days....More wine and football, please!
I moved further away a couple of months ago so haven't been able to go back as often but want to make the effort for the final day.

 

[editor]

This was sent to me. Is it the SLP?

 

[editor]

Latest news: Brixton Arch Traders start crowdfunding campaign to stop Network Rail terminating their leases

 

[Baron]

 

[Baron]

Please spread this as much as possible.

 

[Baron]

Donate if you can. Many thanks.

 

[Greebo]

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This was sent to me. Is it the SLP?

The Independant - Rashid Nix dropped a cutting off here for VP to scan and copy for tomorrow night.