The Angel Sculpture was created as a piece of public art work for the Angell Town area of Brixton in south London. It was commissioned by the local authority...

This arcade of shops is far too exclusive and exciting to be called a ‘shopping centre’ in the traditional sense. Housed in the magnificent old ‘Barkers’ department store building...

There has been a long history of black people living in London and Britain. These archives are a grand collection of documents that have been collected over a long...

Now one of London’s premier music venues, this building was constructed in 1929 as the largest of the Capital’s four ‘Astoria’ theatres. Its unique style creates a feeling of...

Brixton is home to one of the most cosmopolitan communities in London and the famous outdoor market has something for everyone. It boasts the largest collection of Afro-Caribbean foodstuffs...

The Durning Library is an impressive Victorian facility close to the major road junction in Kennington between Vauxhall and Elephant and Castle. The facility is provided by Lambeth Borough...

First Child is one of a very few pieces of contemporary artwork on display in this area of London. The piece was designed and made by the well known...

Kennington Oval is the original oval in Kennington that which the famous old cricket ground nearby was name after. This oval stands at the centre of a major road...

There has been a green area on this site for centuries. Until 1854 the area was known as Kennington Common, but after a ‘monster rally’ by the Chartists in...

Max Roach Park is a large area of green public land situated just outside the main centre of the south western suburb of Brixton in London. The park has...

Immediately opposite the famous Oval Cricket Ground, The Oval House Theatre is a lively and energetic theatre and arts centre. The theatre is open all day for workshops and...

It is quite a privilege to be able to walk around this magnificent church. On the outside it is an imposing site with great stained glass windows, huge towering...

This magnificent church stands on the southern edge of Clapham Common. It is a remarkably well-constructed modern place of worship that fits into the overall scheme in historic Clapham....

This interesting church was designed by Thomas Marsh Nelson in 1840 and was built over a period of two years, it is grade II listed. It was built in...

St. Mark's Penetecostal Church is a small and understated building located extremely close to the Kennington Oval Cricket Ground. Although nowhere near as grand as some of the central...

The Brit Oval is the second largest cricket ground in the capital after Lords, the headquarters of world cricket. The Oval has enjoyed a long and illustrious history playing...

The Rosary Catholic Church is a fine looking ecclesiastical structure located close to the main town centre of the south western London suburb of Brixton. The church is designed...

Virginia Woolf is one of Britain’s most celebrated writers. In March 1915, the Woolfs moved to Hogarth House on Paradise Road, a few minutes from Richmond High Street. They...