View Full Version : Brixton Hill loses another old shop
supercity
17-11-2004, 22:38
Noticed today that the Electronics Enterprises shop on Brixton Hill is up for sale. Has the old guy finally decided to retire? Auction December 9. Wonder what we'll see.
there isn't a convenience store/off licence for at least 50 yards either side, that's my guess. my preference would be a bakery/sandwich bar
dogmatique
18-11-2004, 15:35
I think we could do with another nail bar / hairdressers.
Minnie_the_Minx
18-11-2004, 15:42
Noticed today that the Electronics Enterprises shop on Brixton Hill is up for sale. Has the old guy finally decided to retire? Auction December 9. Wonder what we'll see.
Hardly a major loss considering how often the shop was closed :D
Brilliant, another convenience store no doubt :rolleyes:
Internet cafe maybe?
Estate agents?
Kenfucky Chicken?
Minnie_the_Minx
18-11-2004, 15:44
I think we could do with another nail bar / hairdressers.
But we don't even have ONE nail bar on the Hill
likewise
18-11-2004, 15:50
A second-hand shop would be nice, but unlikely. Or a camping shop - I'm still chafing over the one by Albert's Plaice going down : (
Minnie_the_Minx
18-11-2004, 15:53
A second-hand shop would be nice, but unlikely. Or a camping shop - I'm still chafing over the one by Albert's Plaice going down : (
I miss the Tent and Tarpaulin Shop as well, but a second-hand shop is NOT needed. Streatham has enough of 'em :p :D
IntoStella
18-11-2004, 15:56
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miss minnie
18-11-2004, 15:56
But we don't even have ONE nail bar on the Hill
any shoe shops up there? or perhaps you don't need them cos you've all got chauffers? ;)
Minnie_the_Minx
18-11-2004, 16:02
any shoe shops up there? or perhaps you don't need them cos you've all got chauffers? ;)
Nope, no shoe shops. If you don't mind young lady, we do NOT have chauffeurs. We have to drive our own 4x4s :o :p :D
IntoStella
18-11-2004, 16:03
http://www.rodhunt.com/web%20media/digiart/bar.jpg
Come on! You know you want it!
Minnie_the_Minx
18-11-2004, 16:03
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STYLE BAH!! STYLE BAH!!!
Oh, competition for the White Horse :D
no..but a casino would be useful
Minnie_the_Minx
18-11-2004, 16:21
http://www.rodhunt.com/web%20media/digiart/bar.jpg
Come on! You know you want it!
get out of it. I drink lager me, not alcopops :p
Minnie_the_Minx
18-11-2004, 16:27
no..but a casino would be useful
You and your casinos :p
Basement of Windmill :p
Donna Ferentes
18-11-2004, 16:34
A second-hand shop would be niceSurely it is a secondhand shop, since somebody else has had it already?
dogmatique
18-11-2004, 16:44
But we don't even have ONE nail bar on the Hill
Ah, actually there are so many nail bars on Brixton Hill, you can't see them any more. Wood for the trees, and all that.
Even Albert, he of Albert's Plaice fame does a nice line in decallousing with his scaling knife.
IntoStella
18-11-2004, 16:51
Ah, actually there are so many nail bars on Brixton Hill, you can't see them any more. Wood for the trees, and all that.
Even Albert, he of Albert's Plaice fame does a nice line in decallousing with his scaling knife. Oh YUCK!
I've heard it's a pretty bad fish and chip shop. I don't think I'd go there even if I WANTED hard-skin shavings in my batter. :eek: :eek:
gaijingirl
18-11-2004, 16:54
Everyone says that but my bf really likes the fish from there.....
..and I like the chips!
dogmatique
18-11-2004, 16:57
I particularly like the "food warming" cabinet, which is "warmed" by a 60 watt bulb.
My friend Dave swears by the chicken wings. Mind you, he is a particularly sickly chap.
Minnie_the_Minx
18-11-2004, 17:05
Ah, actually there are so many nail bars on Brixton Hill, you can't see them any more. Wood for the trees, and all that.
Even Albert, he of Albert's Plaice fame does a nice line in decallousing with his scaling knife.
Oh you see. I warn everybody about Poison Albert's, now you've confirmed it!
lang rabbie
18-11-2004, 17:13
http://www.rodhunt.com/web%20media/digiart/bar.jpg
Come on! You know you want it!
70s retro wallpaper is so 2002, daaahling!
brixtonvilla
18-11-2004, 19:41
A decent grocers, that sold fresh (ie not minging/wilting) fruit & veg would be good. There's the Kwik-something place at the bottom, but that's about it.
Come to that, anywhere (apart from Tesco/Sainsbury) that sold decent fruit & veg in Brixton would be good - at the risk of a flaming, I think it's something Brixton Market is absolutely crap for, in terms of both choice & quality. But then maybe I'm picky...
miss minnie
18-11-2004, 19:47
what about the one on... oo lord, can't remember the name - new park road? you know, forks off the hill at the top there. a tiny veg shop that does some quality produce and has some good fresh herbs. i've got a client up that way and i always make sure i drop in to that grocers when i'm there. better quality than most of the market produce.
Donna Ferentes
18-11-2004, 20:00
I have a friend who once had a dream in which she realised she was in heaven. She said it was very much like an airport departure lounge (I suspect she's seen A Matter of Life And Death or something) but she remembered vividly that heaven had a nail bar.
From Essex, of course...
A decent grocers, that sold fresh (ie not minging/wilting) fruit & veg would be good. There's the Kwik-something place at the bottom, but that's about it.
Come to that, anywhere (apart from Tesco/Sainsbury) that sold decent fruit & veg in Brixton would be good - at the risk of a flaming, I think it's something Brixton Market is absolutely crap for, in terms of both choice & quality. But then maybe I'm picky...
You need Abel and Cole. It's an organic delivery firm based in Herne Hill and is really good. Mrs M uses it as well. (Seal of Urban approval or what?)
www.abel-cole.co.uk
Has anyone noticed that the fruit and veg stalls on Pope's Rd have all but disappeared. The old couple on the corner were my favourites and they haven't been there for ages. A bit of a worrying development if you ask me.
Mrs Magpie
18-11-2004, 21:46
Yeah, I don't buy all my fruit and veg from Abel & Cole by any means....I still use the Market a lot but I'm having to look harder for veg these days.....
tarannau
18-11-2004, 22:23
Has anyone noticed that the fruit and veg stalls on Pope's Rd have all but disappeared. The old couple on the corner were my favourites and they haven't been there for ages. A bit of a worrying development if you ask me.
A+J served their last fine cherries and eggs a couple of weekends back unfortunately, with a sign annoucing their retirement after many, many years. It's a sad loss - they had some of the market's freshest and tastiest fuit and veg. Equally sadly, the other old couple at the end of Popes Rd - the source of the best English potatoes and greens in the market- seem to have disappeared for the last month or so. Popes Road seems eerily deserted these days, with a sad smattering of general purpose stalls and too many sadly missed traders...
:(
70s retro wallpaper is so 2002, daaahling!
Gaylord. ;)
i don't think i've ever mentioned this before on here, but
I WANT A DECENT PIZZA RESTAURANT THAT STAYS OPEN PAST SIX O CLOCK AND DOESN'T SERVE OVERPRICED SNOB GRUB WITH A SNEER (thanks neon)
*ahem*
gaijingirl
19-11-2004, 09:44
Abel&Cole......thirded! They're good. They also do Ecover stuff which is handy for not having to lug it back from the shops. And they deliver bread from the Post Office bakery (Landor Road).
:)
Minnie_the_Minx
19-11-2004, 10:22
what about the one on... oo lord, can't remember the name - new park road? you know, forks off the hill at the top there. a tiny veg shop that does some quality produce and has some good fresh herbs. i've got a client up that way and i always make sure i drop in to that grocers when i'm there. better quality than most of the market produce.
I often go there weekends, with the intention of trying to get into the butchers a couple of doors away. Never make it though as he shuts up around 2.30pm :mad:
A+J served their last fine cherries and eggs a couple of weekends back unfortunately, with a sign annoucing their retirement after many, many years. It's a sad loss - they had some of the market's freshest and tastiest fuit and veg. Equally sadly, the other old couple at the end of Popes Rd - the source of the best English potatoes and greens in the market- seem to have disappeared for the last month or so. Popes Road seems eerily deserted these days, with a sad smattering of general purpose stalls and too many sadly missed traders...
:(
I thought they'd probably retired. I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to say goodbye to them before they went because I always found them extremely friendly and nice. They'd always make an effort to stock English strawberries and asparagus, and they'd always let me taste their cherries. :(
ChrisFilter
19-11-2004, 14:04
nearly next door to me... I wanna computer game shop that sells loads of chilli sauces, cheap computer equipment, a huge range of continental lagers, and free porn. and an aquatics section.
Brixton Hatter
19-11-2004, 14:10
that's not much to ask, is it Chris? :D
I'd certainly pop round to yours a bit more if they also sold cheap second hand vinyl, dodgy dvds, king sized rizla and draught Guinness. ;)
Maybe we could start a u75 store in aid of the server fund...... it could sell mike's t-shirts, cds from PRoD, gentrification debates and cheap insults from ernesto :eek: :D
Donna Ferentes
19-11-2004, 14:22
And what when wearing these items became extremely chic in Clapham?
gaijingirl
19-11-2004, 14:32
:confused: :confused: :confused:
Noticed today that the Electronics Enterprises shop on Brixton Hill is up for sale. Has the old guy finally decided to retire? Auction December 9. Wonder what we'll see.
noooo, please nooooo! :(
A decent grocers, that sold fresh (ie not minging/wilting) fruit & veg would be good. There's the Kwik-something place at the bottom, but that's about it.
Come to that, anywhere (apart from Tesco/Sainsbury) that sold decent fruit & veg in Brixton would be good - at the risk of a flaming, I think it's something Brixton Market is absolutely crap for, in terms of both choice & quality. But then maybe I'm picky...
Yep - what we need is a really nice ORGANIC grocers.
And I am totally agreed on the sentiments about Albert's Plaice - it's the pits! They usually only do warm-ups (ie. pre-cooked chips reheated rather than cooked from fresh potato) and the curry sauce is all lumpy!
Albert is nice though ;)
You need Abel and Cole. It's an organic delivery firm based in Herne Hill and is really good. Mrs M uses it as well. (Seal of Urban approval or what?)
www.abel-cole.co.uk
Gosh - I didn't realise they were based in Herne Hill....*rushes orf to sign up*
But anyway - boooo to little shops closing! I liked that electrical shop even though they were closed alot. They fixed our video for free!
johnniebutterfl
20-11-2004, 09:12
Actually you can already buy organic fruit & veg from the lovely Esme in the (Granville?) arcade bit nearest CHL/record shop/near Albert opp old Brixton cycles
and plans are afoot for another organic produce outlet to open in early 2005
but agree always sad to see small local retail outlets with character close down
Minnie_the_Minx
22-11-2004, 12:40
I wonder whether the bus stop being taken away from outside the Electronics Shop had any impact on his trade?
Imagine a lot of the trade he got was from people who were bored and window shopping whilst waiting for a bus
likewise
22-11-2004, 12:47
Surely it is a secondhand shop, since somebody else has had it already?
Oh come on now, you're joking mate, you're having a laugh. You trying to talk the price down or something? Good as new mate, good as new! :D
supercity
23-11-2004, 01:01
I wonder whether the bus stop being taken away from outside the Electronics Shop had any impact on his trade?
Imagine a lot of the trade he got was from people who were bored and window shopping whilst waiting for a bus
Nah, the moving of the bus stop definitely killed off the old newsagent (now the pizza place), but the guy who runs Electronic Enterprises has been taking it progressively easier for a while now. I just think he's retiring.
what about the one on... oo lord, can't remember the name - new park road? you know, forks off the hill at the top there. a tiny veg shop that does some quality produce and has some good fresh herbs. i've got a client up that way and i always make sure i drop in to that grocers when i'm there. better quality than most of the market produce.
good place that one and they've started selling flowers which g-f has kindly pointed out to me
apparently the buthers is very good too and the pet shop..new park rocks!!!
Minnie_the_Minx
23-11-2004, 10:41
good place that one and they've started selling flowers which g-f has kindly pointed out to me
apparently the buthers is very good too and the pet shop..new park rocks!!!
yes, but the buthers is no good if you're working, and it shuts around 2.00-2.30pm on a Saturday and he's forever taking holidays (to Las Vegas - must be making a mint from never being open!).
There is a florist in New Park Road. Surprised your g/f hasn't pointed that out :p
the florist not a very good one though - think they mostly do stuff for parties and other occasions by order; not much choice in stock
Minnie_the_Minx
23-11-2004, 11:51
the florist not a very good one though - think they mostly do stuff for parties and other occasions by order; not much choice in stock
Oh, so you're used to buying flowers then :D
BrixiSteve
02-12-2004, 16:01
I'm over da road from albert and so can see when he gets the fresh chips out and therefore always get em fresh. Not that I go there that often, just once in a while, I...er :o
Minnie_the_Minx
02-12-2004, 16:04
I'm over da road from albert and so can see when he gets the fresh chips out and therefore always get em fresh.
Bet that ain't too often :D
Not that I go there that often, just once in a while, I...er :o
Get the munchies?
lang rabbie
02-12-2004, 16:28
I'm over da road from albert and so can see when he gets the fresh chips out and therefore always get em fresh. Not that I go there that often, just once in a while, I...er :o
Sounds like a volunteer for a New Urban75 webcam site :D
Dubversion
02-12-2004, 16:31
Hardly a major loss considering how often the shop was closed :D
but he was open often enough to save many a turntable or amp from the scrapheap.
helluva loss, but he had been moaning about wanting to retire for bloody years.
Minnie_the_Minx
02-12-2004, 16:39
but he was open often enough to save many a turntable or amp from the scrapheap.
helluva loss, but he had been moaning about wanting to retire for bloody years.
Well I suppose he was useful for something. I did go in there occasionally but it was normally while waiting for a bus outside. Then they moved the bus stop :D
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