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David Bowie's birthplace, the Brixton Market, the Electric Avenue, the Windrush generation's arrival (Brixton was the heart of Caribbean London), Brixton Academy, and one of London's most vibrant and culturally significant neighbourhoods
A little history
Brixton became the heart of Caribbean London from the late 1940s when the Windrush generation settled here. The 1981 Brixton riots were a defining moment in British race relations. David Bowie was born in Brixton in 1947. The neighbourhood has transformed dramatically since the 1990s while retaining its unique character.
Brixton Market and the covered arcades are extraordinary — one of London's great market experiences. Electric Avenue for the song and the history. Pop Brixton for independent food. The Academy for live music. Brixton Village for independent restaurants.
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Brixton Village and Market Row have extraordinary independent food — one of London's greatest food market destinations. International cuisine from across the Caribbean, Africa and beyond. Electric Avenue for fresh produce.
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Brixton is a place in South London known for david Bowie's birthplace, the Brixton Market, the Electric Avenue, the Windrush generation's arrival (Brixton was the heart of Caribbean London), Brixton Academy, and one of London's most vibrant and culturally significant neighbourhoods. Brixton became the heart of Caribbean London from the late 1940s when the Windrush generation settled here. The population is around 80,000.
Brixton Village and Market Row have extraordinary independent food — one of London's greatest food market destinations. International cuisine from across the Caribbean, Africa and beyond. Electric Avenue for fresh produce.
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Roam covers Brixton and the surrounding area in South London, including Stockwell, Clapham, Streatham, Herne Hill, Tulse Hill, Coldharbour, Loughborough Junction and Kennington.
