TfL marks 70 years of Caribbean recruitment and 60 years of Notting Hill Carnival
Commemorations include a new plaque at Westbourne Park station and a decorated bus in the parade.
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Transport for London (TfL) is marking two anniversaries this week. The organisation is celebrating 70 years since London Transport launched a major recruitment drive in the Caribbean and 60 years since the first Notting Hill Carnival.
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As part of the commemorations, TfL has worked with the Nubian Jak Community Trust to create a plaque honouring 70 people involved in the Carnival's development. This plaque will be installed at Westbourne Park Underground station ahead of the event. The station is closely associated with the Carnival, situated near the northern end of the parade route and serving as a primary access point for attendees.
The 70 names selected for the plaque were chosen after consultation and represent various aspects of Carnival culture, including costume design, Mas, steel pan, and sound systems. Prominently featured are Claudia Jones, who organised an indoor Caribbean carnival in London from 1959, and Rhaune Laslett, a community activist who organised the Notting Hill Fayre, a multicultural street festival, in 1965. The modern Notting Hill Carnival evolved from these and other community celebrations during the 1960s.
TfL's involvement in this year's Carnival will also be visible on the streets. A specially branded Go-Ahead London bus will join the parade on Sunday 30th August. This bus will feature artwork inspired by this year's theme, 'Generations in Motion', which highlights the intergenerational transfer of Caribbean culture, knowledge, and creativity.
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Recruitment Drive Legacy
The commemoration of the Caribbean recruitment drive marks 70 years since its inception in 1956. At that time, London Transport faced challenges in recruiting sufficient staff for its expanding public transport network. Recruitment officers travelled to the Caribbean to encourage individuals to relocate to Britain and take up positions on London's buses and Underground services. The men and women who responded became a significant part of the transport workforce, contributing to the growing diversity within London Transport and subsequently TfL.
Staff Artwork Exhibition
Further contributing to the celebrations, TfL invited staff to create artwork inspired by the anniversary theme. Five winning pieces are now on display at Paddington Underground station. This exhibition will remain open to the public until the end of September.
TfL is advising travellers attending the Notting Hill Carnival to check their journey plans in advance using its website or the TfL Go app.
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+What anniversaries is TfL celebrating?
TfL is celebrating two anniversaries: 70 years since London Transport began a recruitment drive in the Caribbean to find staff for its expanding network, and 60 years since the first Notting Hill Carnival took place.
+What commemorations are planned for the Notting Hill Carnival anniversary?
Commemorations include a new plaque at Westbourne Park tube station honouring 70 people involved in the Carnival's development, a specially decorated bus joining the parade on Sunday 30th August, and an exhibition of staff artwork at Paddington station.
+Who is recognised on the new plaque at Westbourne Park station?
The plaque honours 70 individuals involved in the Carnival's development, chosen after consultation. It includes figures like Claudia Jones, who organised indoor Caribbean carnivals from 1959, and Rhaune Laslett, who organised the Notting Hill Fayre in 1965.
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