London Brixton
Brixton is an area of South London, England, part of the London Borough of Lambeth. It is bordered by Stockwell, Clapham Common, Streatham,
Camberwell, Tulse Hill and Herne Hill.
There is a significant clubbing and live music scene. Large venues
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Brixton is an area of South London, England, part of the London Borough of Lambeth. It is bordered by Stockwell, Clapham Common, Streatham,
Camberwell, Tulse Hill and Herne Hill.
There is a significant clubbing and live music scene. Large venues include the Carling Brixton Academy (changed from Brixton Academy in 2004), The Fridge and Mass. A range of smaller venues such as The Prince Albert, The Prince / DexClub, the Windmill, The Dogstar, Jamm, The Telegraph, Plan B, the 414, the Effra Tavern, and the Grosvenor are a major part of London's live music scene, drawing performers with international reputations. Brixton is also home to a 1970s purpose built skatepark, named Stockwell Skatepark.
Brixton market
One of the covered arcades.
The heart of Brixton is the Market, open every day selling produce from all over the world. The market sells a range of Afro-Caribbean products as well as reflecting the many other communities in the local area with Indian and Vietnamese supermarkets and South American butchers amongst the shops and stalls.
