A plaque honouring the pioneers of Notting Hill Carnival was relocated today from the Adventure Playground Centre to a new home outside Westbourne Park Station.
The relocation places the tribute in a prominent public location at one of the principal gateways to the Carnival route, ensuring greater visibility for residents, visitors and future generations.
Created by the Nubian Jak Community Trust under the leadership of Dr Jak Beula, the plaque recognises the individuals whose vision, creativity and commitment helped shape and develop Notting Hill Carnival.
Among those in attendance were Dr Jak Beula, Dexter Kahn of Cocoyea, representatives of the High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Wilk Walker, Ishmahil Blagrove, former Mayor of Brent Bertha Joseph, Ansel Wong, Leslie Palmer and Gus John, alongside other members of the Carnival community.
Welcoming the move, Dexter Kahn said: “Westbourne Park is the ideal location for the plaque. It’s one of the main gateways to the Carnival route, so thousands of people will see it each year. The pioneers of Notting Hill Carnival must be recognised in a place that is central to the event and its history.”
Now situated outside Westbourne Park Station, the plaque serves as a permanent reminder of the men and women whose contributions helped establish and sustain one of Britain’s most significant cultural events.
