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Electric Avenue was built in 1888, the first shopping street to be lit by electricity, with a protective iron and glass canopy for shoppers. The street soon became a focal point of Brixton's thriving shopping centre. Electric Avenue is now part of Brixton's street market, with carts replacing the parked cars seen here.

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Details
Collection:
Image type:	Photograph
Artist:	Johns
Ref:	04940
Identifier:	SUB/LAM/00358
Date:	c.1920