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Ada Salter became mayor of Bermondsey in 1922 – the first Labour woman elected as a mayor in Britain. By the end of her term of office, the area in south London had a public health service and wash-houses, and plans were in place to build new housing and playgrounds, and plant thousands of trees. Her plaque will be erected at her Southwark home.

If you’re anything like us, we can’t visit Notting Hill without hearing a voice in our heads reciting the iconic Julia Roberts line –“ I’m also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.” It’s Holland Park, a small (by London standards) park with a pretty stunning Japanese Garden. The Kyoto Gardens were a gift from the city of Kyoto and symbolise the long-standing friendship between Japan and Great Britain.Is it because owner Sly Augustin is one of the coolest dudes ever? Perhaps. But the welcoming ethos and stellar menu of rum-based drinks certainly add to its charm. OK, we’ll grant you that a cup of tea would have also been a strong answer there, but we’re here to tell you about the strong stuff, and where you can find it. That would be at the Ginstitute, part of a four-floor mecca of booze known appropriately as The Distillery.

Building on this approach, the p upils study t hree further sources which encourage them to think about why the Notting Hill Carnival was started and why it is still such an important event today . They look at the passenger list from Empire Windrush to learn about Sam Beaver King, one of the early founders of the Notting Hill Carnival and West Indian Gaze tte. Pupils then go on to learn about Claudia Jones. Use the photograph of Claudia Jones ( founder and editor of ‘The West Indian Gazette and Afro-Caribbean News ’ and founder of the indoor Caribbean Carnival which is seen as the beginnings of the Notting Hill Carnival) as a ‘Mystery Document’ with the class. Ask pupils to look at the photograph and then answer the questions. They can then go on to study the Caribbean Carnival Souvenir Programme fr o m 1960, a vailable at the British Library: Claudia Jones’ Caribbean Carnival Souvenir programme, 1960 | The British Library (bl.uk) . This reveals more about the event and its significance. This source can also be used to emphasise the importance of different archives and collections for historians . Plenary: A snap or two is fine, but do bear in mind that these are people’s homes before you start hanging off the doors and rampaging around in pursuit of the perfect (but in all honesty, cookie cutter) photo. Please access at: Claudia Jones’ Caribbean Carnival Souvenir programme, 1960 | The British Library (bl.uk) Wondering what to do in Notting Hill? In an area as cool as this one, it’s only right that there are plenty of creative spaces to explore – though one of our favourites is Maddox Gallery in Westbourne Grove.Late 1950s Britain had a growing number of towns and cities that were racially diverse. Notting Hill had become home to lots of people from the Caribbean who had arrived on Windrush and the accompanying ships. I love the charming Farm Girl (don’t let your coffee go cold as you admire the decor), while another fave is Biscuiteers with its impossibly photogenic exterior. Cheesy or not, hunting out the filming locations from the 1999 film is undoubtedly one of the top things to do in Notting Hill. Not all of Notting Hill’s bookstores have quite the same claim to fame, but if you want to avoid avid fans snapping away, there are other options. Book and Kitchen combine two of our fave things – the hint is in the name – so it’s a definite must-see in Notting Hill, London in our eyes. Pop into the Museum of Brands

While the Graffik Gallery sells art pieces to people looking to add to the overall cool factor of their homes, it’s also open to the public. People love Notting Hill because it feels quintessentially British and what could be a more quintessentially British drink than gin? Work in pairs/small groups to research and design your own illustrated Fact File about Claudia Jones and her role in establishing the Notting Hill Carnival. With opulent Gothic monuments and tombs set amongst an overgrown garden, it’s a beautiful and interesting place to stroll through.You’ll find lots of fresh fruit and veg, as well as fresh flowers and herbs and spices. Our fave, though, is the honey from Bee Friendly. Take a Stroll Through Kensal Green Cemetery Notting Hill is full of cafes that are just as sugary sweet as the cream teas they do so well. No wonder these sweet hotspots are some of our favourite Notting Hill attractions.

Do you fancy yourself as a bit of a Tony Hawk-in-waiting? Or, maybe you plan on keeping your feet very much on solid ground, but being amazed by the feats of others? To get the best stuff, you’ll want to spring out of bed early – the crowds usually start forming around 9am, at the ready to shop. All is fair in love, war and the pursuit of the best preserves! What if we were to tell you that Notting Hill, London plays host to its very own Carnival. And it’s pretty amazing. Quite the trailblazer and one of many graves worth finding in the cemetery. Head to BaySIXTY6 Skate Park

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If you get the chance, attending Notting Hill Carnival is definitely one of the best things to do in Notting Hill. Fact. Read Next: The Best Cafes and Coffee Shops in Notting Hill Get Lost in a Book in one of Notting Hill’s Independent Bookstores It’s no secret that Notting Hill boasts cool bars in abundance. However, there’s just something so special about Trailer Happiness.