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1. London's Last Working Windmill

Brixton, London, UK

Brixton is home to London's only surviving working windmill, still grinding flour after two centuries.

2. The Hidden Effra River

Brixton, London, UK (underground)

Beneath Brixton's busy streets, a forgotten river flows entirely out of sight.

3. Stockwell Bus Garage's Concrete Canopy

Stockwell, London, UK

Nearby Brixton, an immense bus garage features an unsupported concrete arch roof that was an engineering marvel of its time.

4. Brockwell Lido's Art Deco Oasis

Brockwell Park, London, UK

An iconic Art Deco outdoor swimming pool, Brockwell Lido was saved by local passion and remains a community jewel.

5. David Bowie's Unassuming Birthplace

Stansfield Road, Brixton, London, UK

The global music icon David Bowie began his life in a humble terraced house on a quiet Brixton street.

6. The Black Cultural Archives

Windrush Square, Brixton, London, UK

Brixton is home to the UK's first and only national heritage centre dedicated to Black history.

7. Morleys Department Store: A Retail Relic

Brixton Road, Brixton, London, UK

A family-run department store since 1880, Morleys defies modern retail trends as a Brixton institution.

8. Ruskin Park's Panoramic Hill

Lambeth, London, UK

Just a short walk from Brixton, Ruskin Park holds a unique 'Bandstand Hill' offering panoramic views of the London skyline.

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