Tour Overview
Focus: our neighborhood in Notting Hill and its eastern extremities (Bayswater).
Historical Context:
- Medieval Era: Notting Hill is primarily wasteland.
- Georgian Era: Puerto Bello, a Spanish fortress, is captured in the Gulf of Mexico by the British. The Portobello Market begins operating.
- Victorian Era:Notting Hill begins as a residential area. A racetrack (the Hippodrome) is constructed around Notting Hill. The railroad connects this area in 1864, stimulating migration from Greater London.
- Modern Era:Begins as slum area, especially after World War II. Notting Hill Riots (1958). Notting Hill Carnival initiated. The area becomes a prime area to settle. Price of real estate skyrockets.
Places to Visit in This Area When You Have More Time
Notting Hill, Paddington Station, Portobello Market, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Holland Park
Stops
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Introduction
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#1 Start: Bayswater to Queensway
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#2 Queensway to Westbourne Grove
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#3 Westbourne Grove
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#4 Pembridge Villas Road to Notting Hill Gate
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#5 Notting Hill Tube Station to Notting Hill Gate Road
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#6 Ossington Street to Moscow Road
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#7 The End: Return to the BYU Centre
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