Electric Avenue, Market street in Brixton, England
Electric Avenue serves as a commercial corridor with retail chains and local vendors offering African, Caribbean, South American, and Asian products.
The street gained its name in 1888 when it became the first market street in the world to implement electrical lighting systems.
The location inspired Eddy Grant's 1983 hit song Electric Avenue, which addressed the social tensions during the 1981 Brixton riots.
The street connects directly to Brixton Underground station and contains numerous food stores, offering products from multiple international cultures.
In 2016, a £1 million renovation project included new illuminated signs, with one of the previous signs given to musician Eddy Grant.
Location: London Borough of Lambeth
GPS coordinates: 51.46230,-0.11377
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:07
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