Discover the rich history of Notting Hill beyond Carnival and learn about pioneering African and Caribbean figures who fought for equality, shaping multicultural London. This walk explores:
– West Indian Freedom Fighters
– The White Defence League and Oswald Mosley
– Black self-empowerment and community planning
– Claudia Jones and the origins of Carnival
– Icons like Bob Marley and Diana Ross
– Shebeens and the Black Panthers
– Portobello Road’s significance
– World War II, Windrush, segregation, and gentrification
– Legends of Black British civil rights, including Frank Crichlow and Darcus Howe
– Race, class, gender, and more!
