About this Event
The people of North Kensington and Notting Hill have campaigned for social justice for decades to confront racism, improve housing and secure public spaces . The walk traces this buzzing neighbourhood’s 150-year history of resistance.
You’ll hear the fascinating stories behind a community garden sprouted from a tyre dump; one of the UK’s first purpose-built working men’s clubs; a private garden square transformed into a play space; and an arts centre that was once an abandoned church. The Tabernacle now serves as the base for organizing the Notting Hill Carnival, Europe’s biggest street festival.
And it’s impossible to ignore the stories of this neighbourhood’s dominating icons – Erno Goldfinger’s Trellick Tower and the Westway. Love them or hate them, they both contribute to this neighbourhood’s unique character.
The walk will end at the Tabernacle, which remains a bastion of Black culture, especially carnival arts, in a rapidly changing neighbourhood. It's about 11 minutes walk away from Westbourne Park and Ladbroke Grove underground stations.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I've done 3 walks - so far - with Joanna. Such interesting, unusual themes. Joanna digs deep into local history (it's clearly original research), but links to the bigger picture. All three groups have been a pleasure to be with."
Joss - Google
Image 1: Sculpture by Lynette and Carl Gabriel (courtsey of Nova New Opportunities)
Image 2: Pepper Pot Centre (courtesy of John Ryle)
Image 3: "Blue Plaque" for Claudio Jones (Joanna Oyediran)
Event venue & nearby stays
Westbourne Park Station, Great Western Road, London, United Kingdom
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