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Birxton People's kitchen fan and camilla SML
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May 9, 2012, No comments

This week, Amy Baker from London’s Stories hears from Fan Sissoko and Camilla Marshall, founders of Brixton People’s Kitchen about the aims of the group to reduce food waste and how people …

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Brixton People: David Katz, author and DJ

May 4, 2012, 2 Comments

Brixton is home to many interesting and inspiring people from all over the world so it is no wonder that the area’s nightlife reflects the mix. The ...

Nailbomb plaque

Ceremony to mark anniversary of Brixton nailbomb

April 17, 2012, No comments

People will gather in Brixton at 6pm today to remember the nailbomb attack that happened there in 1999. Candles will be lit at the spot outside Icelan ...

Jean Kerrigan

Brixton People: Jean Kerrigan, Friends of Windmill Gardens

April 5, 2012, No comments

In case you were wondering why the Brixton Blog has a windmill as its logo then wonder no more! Just by Blenheim Gardens is Brixton’s very own w ...

  • Van Gogh's home at 87 Hackford Road
    Vincent van Gogh’s Brixton home for sale
    March 27, 2012, 2 Comments

    Bowie, John Major, Eddy Grant, Mick Jones, even the talented Sharon Osbourne; all famous residents synonymous with Brixton. But a more renown name not so obviously closely associated with SW9 ...

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    Brixton People: Barney, Brixton Cycles
    March 22, 2012, 3 Comments

    Brixton Cycles on Stockwell Road is a workers’ collective which takes pride in welcoming customers into their family. Amy Baker from London’s Stories spoke to Barney who has worked at the shop ...

  • Jessie Ware
    Brixton People: Jessie Ware
    March 17, 2012, 1 Comment

    Singer and south Londoner Jessie Ware has just released her first single, ‘Running’, to much acclaim. In the past few years, she has collaborated with highly-respected producers such as SBTRKT and Sampha and ...

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    Brixton People: Chris Holt
    March 8, 2012, No comments

    After the birth of her kids, Chris decided to make a change and leave the world of journalism to pursue a career as a yoga teacher. She tells Amy Baker ...

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    Brixton People: Jayanti, shoe cobbler
    March 1, 2012, 1 Comment

    Amy Baker from London’s Stories interviews Jayanti, whose shoe cobbling business in the Reliance Arcade has been serving Brixton’s broken shoes for ten years I am originally from Kisumu in ...