Notting Hill Regentification Flashcards
Where is Notting Hill?
London
What brought in workers from the countryside?
Industrialisation
What was NH known like in the Victorian times?
Rough, working class area
What was the area known for by the 1950s?
Deprivation
What happened in 1958?
Riots due to tensions rising from Caribbean and British
When did the second riot take place?
1976
What attracts people to Notting Hill?
Houses
Gardens
Film
What is NH known as for families?
Desirable place to live
What did gentrification cause?
Property prices to rise
What is a famous event that happens in NH?
Notting Hill Carnival
How many days in NHC?
3 days - bank holiday weekend in August
How many people attend NHC?
Over 1 million people
Who is the NHC aimed for?
The Caribbean population
Why are people drawn in to NHC?
Food, people, colour, music etc
What is one of the most famous market’s called in NH?
Portobello road