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North Kensington is the area west of London region, in the country of England. It lies north of Notting Hill Gate and south of Harrow Road. Notting Hill is one of the key neighbourhoods in North Kensington. It’s been popularized by the film Notting Hill, with Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. Most of the scenes from the movie were filmed in this region. It’s also the location where the Notting Hill Carnival began. In 1958 the race riots occurred in this region. North Kensington is close to the BBC Worldwide Television Centre.

The Notting Hill Carnival takes place once a year in August. It’s been an annual event since 1966. It’s organized by the West Indian community, and is one of the largest street festivals each year. Lately it has had a Caribbean focus. Attendance is usually around one million people each year. There are many bands that play concerts on temporary bandstands. Parades are also a popular form of entertainment where people dress up and celebrate. The carnival brings in a large amount of cash to support local tourism and the economy.

The main tube stop was originally called Notting Hill until 1880. It’s held many names since then, but is now called the Ladbroke Grove tube station. There are three other tube stations serving the region. A new tube station is in the works to accommodate the growing population of North Kensington.

North Kensington used to be considered a slum region, but has been revitalized over the years. It’s now considered up and coming, and the place to live if you’re affluent. North Kensington is one of the most diverse places in London to live. Here you’ll find residents from Ireland, West India, Africa, Eastern Europe, Morocco, and Spain.

Portobello Road has its infamous street market. This is one of the world’s largest antiques markets. There are over 1000 vendors selling antiques and collectibles for every taste. The market is open from Monday to Saturday every day of the month. The market sells everything from antiques to fashion items and second hand goods. Fruit and veg is sold a few days each week in the middle region of the market. Shops and stores are also open in the surrounding region. There’s so much to see that shopping can occupy a full day. There are many food carts offering treats and refreshment.

There are many notable residents who live in this region, including Prime Minister David Cameron. Notable footballers Danny Dichio and Alan Mullery also live here. Joss Ackland and Mary Miller are popular actors who live in the region too.

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