After World War II thousands of immigrants from the West Indies moved to Great Britain to help rebuild the cities. In the late 50’s, Claudia Jones, who founded Britain’s first black newspaper, started what was to become the world-famous Notting Hill Carnival. The carnival is a two day street fair with colorful costumes and parades celebrating the West Indian culture.
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Cultural Celebration
Posted in color, inspiration, tagged color, inspiration, laurie prophater, notting hill carnival, ornamental elements, polymer clay, west indies on July 18, 2011| Leave a Comment »