Brixton Windmill

The Brixton windmill was built in 1862 for the milling of flour and wheat meal. It relied totally on wind power until 1862, as technology changed so did the operating of the mill. Water to steam engine to gas engine. After WWII as it lay abandoned plans to demolish it and build a block of flats were proposed and finally rejected. It has since undergone several restorations, the last one in 2011. Check their website to see what days it is open to visitors.


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Bride

Mascara running down her cheeks, beer cans bouncing along the pavement the bride runs.........

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Unseen Tours

Brixton has now been added to the list of "Unseen Tours" you can take in London. These unique walks are led by guides who are or have been homeless.
Each Unseen Tour has its own personality, uncovering a city’s hidden history and present-day reality from their perspectives. These are tours with a social conscience, appealing to city-dwellers and visitors alike, and anyone who wants to connect with people from different walks of life.

Hazel knows a lot about Brixton and its history that you wont find in the guide books. The squats, the history of the prison, the famous women's march against the drug culture, the Caribbean culture and history are just a few of the things you will be introduced to.

The tours run every Friday at 7pm, and Saturday and Sunday at 3pm.

Brixton Market Leads the Way

Shopping Queen Mary Portas was challenged by the Prime Minister to come up with a solution to resolve the decline and slow death of the High Street. Her solution? Treat them like small businesses and incentivise them accordingly.
Did you take a look at Brixton Market Mary? It has already happened here. A mixture of pop-up stores, small cafes, artisan boutiques, take a look if you haven't been there for awhile you will be pleasantly surprised.

Clean-Up

A sports shoe store in Brixton.