Tag: Brixton People
Havelock Ellis a Brixton pioneer
Steve Powdrill recalls the life and work of Havelock Ellis a radical Brixton resident of more than 100 years ago
Why do we love who...
Ama – A Brixton nail salon with a difference
A year ago, business partners and old friends Ama Quashie and Latoyah Lovatt received the keys to what was a shell of exposed brick,...
Orient Express: Nanban
Tim Anderson’s Nanban is always worth another visit
I know, for many, he is kind of persona non grata these days, but my favourite Woody...
Brixton Soup Kitchen founder to share his experiences in a book
As part of Black History Month, Brixton Soup Kitchen founder Solomon Smith was at Brixton Library on Monday 29 October for a Q&A. He...
“Windrush : Portrait of a Generation” comes home to Brixton and...
Leading church figures in South London have joined forces to bring Windrush: Portrait of a Generation – which received widespread acclaim earlier this year...
Tributes pour in to honour Brixton Topcats legend Jimmy Rogers
Jimmy Rogers, Brixton Topcats coach and founder died on Monday (1 October) after a six-month battle with cancer.
The club, founded in 1981 by coach...
Eastern promise: Nour Cash and Carry
Sacha Harrison meets the family at Nour Cash and Carry
"Guess how much?” I say, grinning and holding up a jar of honey, a whole...
Afewee founder Steadman Scott’s Biggest Surprise
Steadman Scott, founder of Brixton’s renowned Afewee Academy, will feature on prime-time TV this Saturday (22 September) when he is honoured by the National...