Alex Wheatle on the gentrification of Brixton

Alex Wheatle on the gentrification of Brixton

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Novelist Alex Wheatle describes how his native Brixton has changed from being an area where many outsiders feared to tread to somewhere where south London's young professionals can now go for an £8 burrito. But has Brixton lost its unique vibe? 'It's very pleasant,' says Wheatle, 'but I do miss that constant pounding of reggae'

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