Historic environment, Notting Hill Flashcards
c.1948-1970 (23 cards)
What official statistics are useful for studying Notting Hill from 1948-70?
UK census data from 1951, 1961, 1971 for Kensington and Chelsea
What type of records are available from the Notting Hill police station?
Police Records
Name two memoirs relevant to the history of Notting Hill.
- Coming out of the Wilderness (Bruce Kenrick)
- Climbing Up the Rough Side of the Mountain (Sam King)
What was a significant factor for Caribbean migration to Notting Hill after WW2?
Labor shortages in Britain, particularly in transport and healthcare
What did the 1948 British Nationality Act grant Commonwealth citizens?
The right to live and work in Britain
Why was London, particularly Notting Hill, attractive to Caribbean migrants?
Wages in Britain were 3-4 times higher than in the Caribbean
What contributed to overcrowding in Notting Hill for black migrants?
Discriminatory ‘No Blacks’ signs and lack of housing options
What type of businesses emerged as the Caribbean community grew in Notting Hill?
- Food stalls
- Restaurants
- Cafes
What were some common housing problems faced by Caribbean migrants in Notting Hill?
- Overcrowded, dirty houses
- High rents (2-3 times higher)
- Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
Who was Peter Rachman?
A landlord known for exploiting tenants through high rents and intimidation
What was the purpose of the Notting Hill Housing (NHH) Trust founded by Bruce Kenrick?
To raise funds for affordable housing in Notting Hill
What was All Saints Road known for in Notting Hill?
A central hub for the black community with businesses and activism
Which restaurant supported activists and what protest did they host?
Mangrove restaurant
1970 Mangrove Nine protest
What is the significance of the London Free School established in 1966?
Created community childcare services and supported activism
What was the role of the Black People’s Information Centre (BPIC) established in 1970?
Provided legal support, welfare services, and educational resources
Did the Metropolitan Police in the 1950s includ a significant number of black officers?
False
What was the impact of racism on the relationship between the police and the black community?
Disproportionate stops, searches, arrests, and physical abuse of black individuals
What were the Notting Hill ‘Riots’ of 1958 primarily triggered by?
Rising racial tensions and white gang assaults on Caribbean men
What was the outcome of the murder of Kelso Cochrane in 1959?
Fueled demands for racial justice and highlighted the need for laws against racially motivated crimes
Who was Claudia Jones and what was her contribution to black activism?
Founded The West Indian Gazette and initiated the first indoor carnival in response to the 1958 riots
What was the significance of the Mangrove restaurant in Notting Hill?
A hub for the black community and a site of police harassment
What was the verdict in the Mangrove 9 trial?
All nine defendants were acquitted of the most serious charges
What symbol of struggle did the Mangrove 9 become against?
institutional racism
