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The Mangrove Nine

Notting Hill, c1948–c1970

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils study a specific historical environment. They learn about the local context of this area and the way in which it interacted with national issues and the themes they have studied in their thematic study.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to describe the events that led to the arrests of the Mangrove Nine and explain why their trial was an important turning point in tackling racism.

Key Notes

  • Frank Crichlow set up the Mangrove all-night restaurant on All Saints Road in Notting Hill.
  • It was visited by singers and musicians and became the heart of the black community.
  • The police targetted the restaurant, claiming it was being used to deal drugs, and revoked its licence.
  • The British Black Panthers organised a protest march against police racism and discrimination, which led to arrests.
  • The Mangrove Nine were acquitted.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • British Black Panthers: a Black Power organisation which fought for the rights of black people in the UK
  • Old Bailey: the nickname of the chief criminal court in London, named after the street it is on
  • jury: a group of twelve people who review the evidence in a trial to give a verdict
  • acquitted: to free someone of a criminal charge by finding them not guilty

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Students might fail to see the significance of the admission by the police that they acted with racist prejudice.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.

Frank Crichlow set up the Mangrove all-night restaurant on All Saints Road in Notting Hill. It was visited by singers and musicians and became the heart of the black community.

2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'British Black Panthers'

a Black Power organisation which fought for the rights of black people in the UK.

3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.

Mistake: Students might fail to see the significance of the admission by the police that they acted with racist prejudice. Correction: This was the first time the police had admitted to treating the black community unfairly and was a turning point in the development of civil rights.

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