a music and dance party organised by Caribbean residents of Notting Hill in response to a lack of migrant-friendly leisure entertainment, often held in basements or other migrant-owned venues

a style of music originating in Jamaica in the 1950s, making use of horns and trumpets alongside other instruments

a style of music that developed from ska in the 1960s, differing from it in its focus on the use of keyboards

the use of personal or collective effort to achieve something without relying on the government

these allowed Caribbean migrants to make use of credit by paying into a communal fund, as many similar organisations did not accept migrant contributions

The influence of Caribbean cultures on Notting Hill

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Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.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 word describes a style of music that developed from ska in the 1960s, differing from it in its focus on the use of keyboards?

Which word describes the use of personal or collective effort to achieve something without relying on the government?

Which of the following are examples of Caribbean foods which became popular in Notting Hill in the 1960s?

Complete the sentence: Migrant-run shops, markets, cafes, restaurants, nightclubs, {{}} and entertainment venues became common in Notting Hill.

It showcased a mix of Caribbean and British food, costumes and music. 

It showcased Caribbean food, costumes and music to new audiences.

It showcased British food, costumes and music to new audiences.

Why was the Notting Hill Carnival an important development in the 1960s?

What were the names of two clubs popular with Caribbean migrants in the 1960s in Notting Hill?

Which keyword describes the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people?

There was a significant flu pandemic at the end of the war.

The government was unwilling to provide support for repairs.

There was a surplus of workers now the war was over.  

Why was poverty a problem in London after World War Two (WW2)?

Soldiers from the British Empire served in Britain's armed forces in WW2.

WW2 ended and there was a shortage of workers in Britain.

the British government passed the 1948 Nationality Act.

The ‘Windrush generation' first arrived in Britain.

Caribbean migrants first settled in Notting Hill.

Further Caribbean migrants joined family and friends in Notting Hill.

Put the following events in chronological order.

Few landlords would rent to black people so there was a shortage of housing.

Everyone wanted to live close to the trendy shops on All Saints Road.

Housing had been destroyed in the Blitz so there were few houses available.

Some landlords took advantage of the possibility of HMOs. 

Why were many Caribbean migrants forced to live in overcrowded conditions?

Who set up the Notting Hill Housing Trust in 1963?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz