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About Brixton

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

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.

Local tip

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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