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The first ever "Notting Hill carnival", created in response to the previous
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The first ever "Notting Hill carnival", created in response to the previous
The first ever " Notting Hill carnival", created in response to the previous years racial riots in the area and the state of race relations at the time.
The carnival, organised by Claudia Jones, was known as the Caribbean carnival or the West Indian Gazette Carnival and was held indoors at St. Pancras Town Hall.
It would not be until 1964 that the carnival would move outside onto the streets of Notting Hill.
Picture shows: A woman at th event walking past band members who are taking a break from playing.
30th January 1959
Harry Fox
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
Media ID 21609809
© Mirrorpix
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This photograph transports us back to the historic first ever Notting Hill Carnival in 1959, an event born out of response to the racial tensions and unrest in the Notting Hill area during the previous year. Organized by Claudia Jones, the event was initially known as the Caribbean Carnival or the West Indian Gazette Carnival, and took place indoors at St. Pancras Town Hall. In this image, we see a woman gracefully making her way past a small group of band members, who momentarily pause from their lively performance. The atmosphere is electric, filled with a palpable sense of admiration, desire, and excitement. The fashion of the time is on full display, with vibrant colors and patterns representing the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean community. The men, dressed in suits and the women in colorful dresses, exude a youthful energy and sense of freedom. The Carnival would not move outside onto the streets of Notting Hill until 1964, but this indoor event marked the beginning of a tradition that would come to symbolize the resilience and vibrancy of the Afro-Caribbean community in the UK. The music, dance, and expressions of joy captured in this photograph serve as a testament to the power of community and the enduring spirit of celebration in the face of adversity.
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