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| − | '''Brixton''' is a town in northern [[Surrey]] that lies within the [[Greater London]] conurbation. | + | '''Brixton''' is a town in northern [[Surrey]] that lies within the [[Greater London]] conurbation. It has a population of approximately 80,000. |
It lends its name to Brixton hundred, the north-easternmost hundred in Surrey. For modern local government purposes, it forms a part of the [[London Borough of Lambeth]]. The local culture, especially Brixton Market, is heavily influenced by [[Caribbeans|Afro-Caribbean]] immigrants. It is also well known for some impressive examples of [[Victorian]]-era architecture. In the 21st century especially, Brixton has been dubbed the "drugs capital of London", owing to the prominent [[illegal drug]] trade in the area. | It lends its name to Brixton hundred, the north-easternmost hundred in Surrey. For modern local government purposes, it forms a part of the [[London Borough of Lambeth]]. The local culture, especially Brixton Market, is heavily influenced by [[Caribbeans|Afro-Caribbean]] immigrants. It is also well known for some impressive examples of [[Victorian]]-era architecture. In the 21st century especially, Brixton has been dubbed the "drugs capital of London", owing to the prominent [[illegal drug]] trade in the area. | ||
Revision as of 14:29, January 8, 2025
Brixton is a town in northern Surrey that lies within the Greater London conurbation. It has a population of approximately 80,000.
It lends its name to Brixton hundred, the north-easternmost hundred in Surrey. For modern local government purposes, it forms a part of the London Borough of Lambeth. The local culture, especially Brixton Market, is heavily influenced by Afro-Caribbean immigrants. It is also well known for some impressive examples of Victorian-era architecture. In the 21st century especially, Brixton has been dubbed the "drugs capital of London", owing to the prominent illegal drug trade in the area.
Popular culture
"The Guns of Brixton" was a song by punk rock band The Clash, appearing on their 1979 album London Calling. The song, noted for its strong reggae influences, features lyrics condemning police brutality.