Vicky

"You’ll never be lonely if you live in this area. There’s always people to talk to" Read more

Tom

"I came to London in the early 80s with the intention of moving into a squat in Ladbroke Grove..." Read more

Marcia

"...her whole dream was to come and see the country that he died for" Read more

Aidan

"…that Acklam Hall was a bit naughty!" Read more

People of Portobello

People of Portobello is a cultural and lifestyle project that will create and promote a photographic library, with supporting interviews and text, to capture the culture and the community in the area of Portobello Road.

We will regularly be adding more people and their stories.
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Ladbroke Grove

Vicky

Resident & Promoter of Portobello Live

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The Westway

Tom

Music Journalist, Exhibition Curator & Colville Community History Project Coordinator (www.colvillecom.com)

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#POGO150 – 30 May 2015

Celebrating 150 years of Portobello and Golborne Road markets - the sun was shining, the mood was great and we were out making a video - coming soon!

Lancaster Road

Marcia

Author of ‘Sledge: The Soul of Notting’ & Sledge’s Daughter

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Westway

Aidan

FlipsideLondon Tours

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LYLM2015 with Small Business Saturday

#LYLM2015 and #InspireSeries with Small Business Saturday on Portobello Road for the 16 May 2015

Admiral Vernon Market

Naomi

Ballerina, Vintage Designer & Trader

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Portobello Road

Sara (&Tiger)

Owner, Sara Tiara Headwear

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Street Snaps

We can't interview everyone - but here are some more shots taken out and about in Portobello for you to enjoy!

Pembridge Road

Julien

Owner and Creative Director, Three V Hair Salon

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Notting Hill

Veronica

Author

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Notting Hill Carnival 2014

Every year the the Carnival descends on Notting Hill for one of the world's biggest street parties!

Portobello Road

Jay

Owner, Mau Mau Bar

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Portobello Green

Leslie

Trader, Vintage Clothing Stall

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Portobello Road

Liz

Shop Assistant, Goldsmith Vintage

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Portobello Green

Mirco

Owner, Orange Coffee Van

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Westbourne Park

Désirée

Musical Artist & Poet

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Blenheim Crescent

Claire

Owner, Lakwatsa Bubble Tea Lounge

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