Notting Hill - sources and historical context

History

This unit will give students some understanding of Britain's position globally in the latter half of the 20th century when they come to study the Cold War.

Pupils will know the impact that the British Empire had on people who had been colonised from previous migration units. Students will also understand the relationship between the UK and the rest of Europe. 

The historical environment: what does Notting Hill tell us about migration?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Which keywird describes what is happening at the time of a historical event, possibly shaping it?

Complete the sentence: {{}} have different strengths and weaknesses.

How many instances of police brutality were there daily in Notting Hill?

Why was The Mangrove important to the black community?

How many Caribbean migrants lived in Notting Hill?

Which of these questions might a historian find the answers to using the diary of a customer from The Mangrove?

diaries of attendees of shebeens and The Mangrove

Which of the following are useful sources for a historian studying Notting Hill in the 1960s?

highlights the racism within the Met; shows the migrant experience

only covers 1958-1964; strongly influenced by communist ideology

Match the statements about the West Indian Gazette to whether they are strengths or limitations of the source.

Which of the following are local records that historians could use when studying Notting Hill in the 1960s?

Which word describes a Black Power organisation which fought for the rights of black people in the UK?

Which word describes to free someone of a criminal charge by finding them not guilty?

When did Frank Crichlow set up The Mangrove, an all-night restaurant, on All Saints Road in Notting Hill?

Which of the following black stars visited The Mangrove?

reminded them of home as served West Indian food

gave opportunities to improve police relations as they were regular customers

offered a safe sanctuary from racism and discrimination

customers could hear about jobs and get help finding suitable accommodation

Why was The Mangrove an important space for the black community of Notting Hill?

exposed the racist attitudes that Caribbean migrants faced to a wide audience

the judge said the Met had acted with prejudice against the black community

five of the Nine were acquitted on inciting riot charges

all of the Nine were acquitted on inciting riot charges

the judge said the Met had not acted with prejudice against the black community

What were the consequences of the Mangrove Nine's trial?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz