Claudia's Carnival

The book cover of 'Claudia's Carnival' by Nadine Cowan. Three children in the foreground are turning towards a woman in a black jacket and a polka dot yellow dress against the backdrop of people participating in a carnival.
Title
Claudia's Carnival
Description
In response to the 1958 Notting Hill race riots Claudia launched an indoor carnival at St Pancras Town Hall. Claudia’s carnival is viewed by many as a precursor of the Notting Hill Carnival we know today.
Creator
Nadine Cowen
Location
United Kingdom
Date
2023
Collection
Activism
Subject
Claudia Jones
Source
Item provided courtesy of Guyana SPEAKS
Rights
Permission for reproduction provided courtesy of Nadine Cowen and Collins.

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Item Number
59