A Borough Discovery
Electric Avenue was developed in the 1880s as a grand shopping street, featuring sheltered walkways and glazed iron canopies.
The following movies / drama series were filmed in Electric Avenue
- Baby Reindeer
- Supacell
- Queenie
- Big Zuu 12 dishes in 12 hours
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About Electric Avenue
Electric avenue was built in 1888 and was one of the first streets in Britain to be illuminated by electric lights.
The innovation was the result of a collaboration between John Frye, a granite merchant, and his brother Alexander Leslie Fyre.
In 1982 musician eddy grant released the hit song “Electric Avenue” which was inspired by the 1981 Brixton Riots. The song brought international attention to Brixton
About Electric Avenue
Electric avenue was built in 1888 and was one of the first streets in Britain to be illuminated by electric lights.
The innovation was the result of a collaboration between John Frye, a granite merchant, and his brother Alexander Leslie Fyre.
In 1982 musician eddy grant released the hit song “Electric Avenue” which was inspired by the 1981 Brixton Riots. The song brought international attention to Brixton
Today, Electric Avenue is a bustling part of Brixton market. The street is a testament to Brixton’s rich cultural heritage and its ongoing transformation.
Other things in the area:
Brixton Academy
Lambeth Cultural Archives
Today, Electric Avenue is a bustling part of Brixton market. The street is a testament to Brixton’s rich cultural heritage and its ongoing transformation.
Other things in the area:
Brixton Academy
Lambeth Cultural Archives
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West Norwood cemetery, established in 1837, is one of London’s Magnificent Seven Victorian cemeteries, and serves as the final resting place for numerous famous figures from various fields. The land was purchased from the estate of the late Lord Thurlow and was created in Gothic Revival architecture which can be seen in the famous arches as you enter.