Strange Details of London. Foxes and Apples on the Roofs of Brixton

Strange Details of London. Foxes and Apples on the Roofs of Brixton




These two streets in Brixton are called "Electric Lane" and "Electric Avenue" because they were the first two of that part of London to be server with electricity.



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