One of England's purpose built cinema's, the Electric Pavilion, as it was known then, opened in 1911. It seated 750 people and had an organ. Of course all the movies shown in those early days were silent. The first talking movies were shown in 1929.
In the 1950's the organ was removed and the theatre was given a bit of a face-lift, fortunately the council retained the original facade.
It became an art house theatre in the 1970's and was renamed the Little Bit Ritzy. Known at this time as a political and cultural centre showing documentaries, and also a centre for holding discussions on issues facing the black communities, feminism and homosexual rights.
Now it is simply known as the Ritzy, it has five screens, a cafe and a bar. It is still a very cool place to hang out.
The Brixton windmill was built in 1816 for the milling of flour and wheat meal. It relied totally on wind power until 1862, as technology changed so did the operating of the mill. Water to steam engine to gas engine. After WWII as it lay abandoned plans to demolish it and build a block of flats were proposed and finally rejected. It has since undergone several restorations, the last one in 2011. Check their website to see what days it is open to visitors.
Mascara running down her cheeks, beer cans bouncing along the pavement the bride runs.........
Brixton has now been added to the list of "Unseen Tours" you can take in London. These unique walks are led by guides who are or have been homeless. 
Shopping Queen Mary Portas was challenged by the Prime Minister to come up with a solution to resolve the decline and slow death of the High Street. Her solution? Treat them like small businesses and incentivise them accordingly.
