Tag Archives: Portobello Road

SEEDY CLUBS AND DIVES OF NOTTING HILL 1956 – 1970

Posted on September 20, 2018 by northkenhistories

Prologue: In June I curated and led a walk around W.10 and W.11 focusing on this topic. I was conscious that the establishments we covered by no means constituted a comprehensive list so I am posting my working notes from … Continue reading →

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A Second hand Clothing shop in Portobello Road by Pat Terry and Mick Kasmir.

Posted on June 23, 2017 by northkenhistories

Our stepfather Alfred Kasmir came over to England when he was six from the Ukraine with his parents and sister, Regina. We have not got a lot of the history of this time except that his father Isaac bought a … Continue reading →

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Kensal Road and beyond before Trellick Tower, part 2

Posted on March 15, 2015 by northkenhistories

Two places where I deposited some of my pocket money – the Post Office and, to the left, Wardle’s sweet shop. When Dad thought I was more responsible, he started giving me pocket money. He was paid monthly and thought … Continue reading →

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Record Shops around Portobello

Posted on January 10, 2015 by northkenhistories

North Kensington has always had musical connections.  From the Welsh and the Irish to the West Indians and the Hippies. All kinds of music found a home here.  So it is no surprise there were a lot of record shops. … Continue reading →

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North Kensington Central School, St Mark’s Road, W10

Posted on October 16, 2013 by northkenhistories

My mother Mary Horwood (born in 1911) attended Portobello Road School, which along with the other Board Schools in London provided education up to age fourteen. However at aged 11 she passed an exam that allowed her to move on … Continue reading →

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