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What is up the bracket?

The alley in Bethnal Green, London, where The Libertines' song 'Up The Bracket' was filmed that has become a place of pilgrimage for Libertines fans. It is graffittied with many Libertines lyrics and is close to Carl BarΓ’t and Pete Doherty's former flat on Teesdale Street.

Up The Bracket Alley, the origin of one of the greatest songs ever, is at Hare Row, Tower Hamlets, E2.

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Up the bracket - what is it?

A reference to being punched in the throat.
It's also the title of The Libertines' first album and one of the catchphrases of Sid James.

"a punch up the bracket"

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What does "up the bracket" mean?

1) Cockney reference for snorting cocaine
2) The act of being punched in the throat
3) A great song by The Libertines
4) A great album by The Libertines

1) "All his money goes right up the bracket"
2) "Punched him! Up the bracket"
3) "That song 'Up the Bracket' kicks arse!"
4) "That album 'Up the Bracket' kicks arse!"

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