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Brixton talent on display at this month’s Design Trial

13/09/18

The Brixton Design Trial will spring to life later this month, when over 70 local artists, makers and organisations will come together in what is b...

Rapport Festival 2018 returns to Brixton for second year

11/06/18

Rapport Festival returns to Brixton this month, with a jam-packed schedule of live music, cinema, theatre, talks and debates and visual art with a ...

How Brixton has helped shape struggle of Windrush generation

29/05/18

The simple yet hugely impactful sentence served as a poignant reminder of a lifetime's struggle. The speaker, who gave his name only as Trevor, sto...

Congregate Brixton 2018: Festival celebrating cultural di...

09/05/18

Congregate Brixton, a local community festival which celebrates the arts and the diversity of Brixton, is set to return this year.  

Famous faces: who's called Brixton home?

01/03/18

London's streets are awash with blue plaques, each commemorating the life or work of a person of note. The blue plaque scheme has been in place for...

London's next low emission bus zone will be in Brixton

18/12/17

Cleaner air is coming to Brixton with the announcement that London's second low emission bus zone will be in this part of South London. 

Where to go for Christmas Day dinner and New Year's Eve i...

01/12/17

Many pubs and restaurants are once again opening their doors on Christmas Day to rustle up a traditional feast for hungry punters. If you're pla...

Top tips for buying your first home in Brixton

13/11/17

Brixton is the place to be. It has excellent transport links, markets and shops to die for, trendy street food, independent cinema, theatre, live e...

Top 3 co-working spaces for freelancers in Brixton

01/06/17

The number of co-working spaces in London is on the rise. Freelancers, startup entrepreneurs, self-employed professionals, SMEs, and even employees...

The best coffee houses in Brixton

01/03/17

Brixton's fortunes have changed in recent years. It's morphed into a foodie mecca, and now locals and visitors alike flock to this part of London i...

Fancy a stroll? Our guide to parks in and around Brixton

01/02/17

The best way to explore any city is on foot. London is a sprawl of a city, so don't expect to be able to see much of it in the space of a day. Rath...

Fun days out for families in Brixton

16/01/17

You don’t need to live in Brixton to have a great time there Looking for a family day out in London? Perhaps you've already crossed many of the ...

Street market is key appeal for Brixton property buyers

13/01/17

London street markets have become a magnet for property buyers, and the same is true of those looking to buy in Brixton.  Brixton has changed ra...

Trinity Arms: we take a look at the newly-refurbished Bri...

03/01/17

In 2016, The Trinity Arms closed for a portion of the summer for refurbishment work. The pub’s owners put out a statement for the attention of thei...

Corpus Christi Catholic School Christmas Fair

01/12/16

Eden Harper is proud to be sponsoring the Corpus Christi Catholic School Christmas Fair this year. The fair will be held this Saturday 3rd December...

New food festival offers taste of Brixton

20/07/16

Brixton’s independent food businesses are joining forces to promote the area’s exciting and diverse culinary offerings at a new festival that will ...

Country pursuits with an urban vibe in Brockwell Park

04/07/16

The Lambeth Country Show returns to Brockwell Park on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 July to celebrate the very best of the city and countryside.  

Brixton Pound cash machine opens

18/04/16

Early versions of Brixton’s own currency featuring an image of David Bowie are selling for four-an-a-half times their face value. Brixton Pound ...

It’s great talking up Brixton property but better to listen

22/02/16

US thought leader Bryant H McGill says that one of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.   Here at...

Brixton literary agency promotes exchange of create ideas

01/02/16

A literary management company and arts consultancy dedicated to building the careers of bestselling authors and creative leaders in their fields ha...

World mourns death of Brixton legend David Bowie

11/01/16

Eden Harper would like to join the many stars from the world of entertainment in paying tribute to music genius and former Brixton resident David B...

Brixton, what's on this week?

01/12/15

Founding members of the Madchester music scene, up-and-coming magicians, grime and garage heavyweights plus Britain’s own first lady of dance music...

Why it pays to rent a home in Brixton

23/11/15

Two pieces of recent research shed light on why demand for rental property in Brixton is outstripping supply.  As letting agents in Brixton and ...

Work on new town hall to start in New Year

09/11/15

When Brixton Town Hall reopens in late 2017, a £135m project to transform the Grade II-listed building and turn nearby Olive Morris House, Hambrook...

Hot properties in Brixton

09/11/15

The best Halloween events in Brixton

26/10/15

Don’t look now, but there’s something standing just behind you… No! Don’t turn round. Just keep reading, act naturally, pretend it isn’t there and ...

Brixton Rec to gain listed status?

28/09/15

A volunteer group is aiming to safeguard the future of Brixton Recreation Centre by applying to give the community facility listed building status....

Five-star reviews are good for you, trust us

18/09/15

Who doesn’t like a little praise now and again? Here at Eden Harper, we work hard to ensure our clients receive the best possible service and their...

New Brixton venue is top of the pop-ups

07/09/15

Call it Brixton’s hottest new foodie destination. Call it a container community with a conscience. Just don’t call POP Brixton the new Boxpark (the...

What’s on in Brixton

01/09/15

The Hart Work exhibition launches at Upstairs at the Ritzy on 1 September and runs until 5 October. The gallery of images and text, which is free t...

Art at heart of bid to boost Brixton’s economy

25/08/15

The walls of the former Bon Marche department store will be covered by 10 jumbo canvases next month when the London Design Trail makes its way to B...

New £5 note for Brixton

23/07/15

A special edition £5 note designed by Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller has been launched. But the psychedelic paper money can only be spen...

Upgrade digital skills in Brixton

06/07/15

The digital sector is growing faster than London’s economy as a whole and will continue to for the next decade or so, according to research.

A look at Bon Marche's fascinating history

02/07/15

News and listings site Brixton Buzz has released an intriguing photo blog about Bon Marche: the department store in Brixton.

Eden Harper announces support for Brixton Windmill's Flou...

10/06/15

Eden Harper is delighted to be supporting Brixton Windmill's 'Flour Power Fund', which is looking to raise money in a bid to get the windmill grind...

Where to find the best Christmas trees

15/12/14

Are you leaving it late to put up your Christmas tree? Or is the tree in your living room not looking its best?  

A look at how Brixton has transformed over the years

11/11/14

If you'd have asked someone 10 years ago what they thought of Brixton, they'd probably have mentioned drugs, parties and young, cool people. And of...

Ritzy staff win battle to keep jobs

03/11/14

Staff at the Ritzy cinema in Brixton have won their campaign to save up to 34 of 93 positions that were under threat. 

Halloween Fancy Dress to Impress

13/10/14

Have you got your hands on a ticket for one of the many hot Halloween parties that are taking place in Brixton at the end of the month? Wherever yo...

Five AWESOME Brixton music events you must not miss!

19/08/14

Brixton is well known for its great vibe, street life, eclectic markets and of course its music events. The home of famous clubs such as The Fridge...

Get yourself along to Brixton Splash Festival This Sunday!

30/07/14

The Brixton Splash Festival pays tribute to Brixton and its multicultural community. Now in its ninth year, the festival is free and open from midd...

Best pubs and bars in Brixton Village

22/07/14

Brixton Village is known for its eclectic, vibrant atmosphere and is fast becoming the place for budget eating and drinking in South London.  He...

A history of Windrush Square

09/06/14

Brixton is famous for its large multi-ethnic community, vibrant street markets and culturally enriching atmosphere. A large percentage of the popul...

A close up of Brixton Academy

09/05/14

The Brixton Academy is famous for hosting an array of incredible rock acts since it opened in 1983. Officially known as the O2 Academy, Brixton, it...

Why Brixton is the place of choice for young Londoners

24/03/14

During the past 30 years, Brixton has seen a revolution in terms of how it’s viewed by property buyers. Its vibrance and energy has seen it transfo...

Great ideas for Christmas shopping in Brixton

05/12/13

Ok it’s that time of the year again. Yep, get your credit card out; you’re going shopping! And not for yourself either, for the mass of nieces, cou...

Things to do in Brixton

16/11/13

From a celebration of Caribbean culture to a gig featuring a selection of female-fronted bands, Brixton has an eclectic mix of events going on this...

Brand new flat for rent in the heart of Brixton

12/11/13

Eden Harper are delighted to announce they’ve a new flat for rent right next door to Brixton Village. The apartment’s in a brand new development, w...

A historical close up – The Ritzy

11/11/13

This week’s close up is going to examine one of Brixton’s most famous landmarks - yes, it’s The Ritzy! A brilliant local cinema for residents, with...

Queen visits Brixton

06/11/13

The Queen and Duchess of Cornwall paid a visit to the Ebony Horse Club stables of Coldharbour Lane in Brixton last week. The community riding centr...

Meet Elizabeth – Our superstar negotiator based in Brixton

29/10/13

One thing I like about my job is working with wonderful people - I’m very lucky. Ajaye has lots of experience and I learn a lot from him. He is als...

New Champagne bar set to open in Brixton

23/10/13

Brixton’s set to get its first champagne bar as the area moves further towards gentrification. After the estate agents, Foxtons, opened on Brixton ...

A historical close up - Brixton Windmill

20/10/13

This week’s close up’s going to take a look at Brixton Windmill. Many people are unaware that this very urban, cool part of London is actually home...

Five reasons why Brixton Village should become YOUR eatin...

15/10/13

If you’re a Londoner, love good food and are always out and about looking for exciting new dishes and ingredients to savour, you’ll probably have a...

Our guide to Brixton

10/10/13

Thinking of moving to Brixton? On the blog today we’re giving you a round-up everything you need to know about the area. The last two years have se...

New Brixton theatre gets James Bond’s backing

08/02/13

Former 007 actor Pierce Brosnan is fronting a drive to raise £2m to complete the funding needed for a new theatre in Brixton. Ovalhouse Theatre ...

What’s on in Brixton 25-31 January

25/01/13

A seven-day celebration of independent music venues throughout the UK starts today at The Windmill Brixton when post-punk regulars Sleaze, Billy Pr...