Black and white crowd photo at Notting Hill Carnival
The Sunshine Shortney Band on the route of the Notting Hill Carnival, Greater London, Kensington and Chelsea, Kensington © Historic England MF001654_16
The Sunshine Shortney Band on the route of the Notting Hill Carnival, Greater London, Kensington and Chelsea, Kensington © Historic England MF001654_16

Another England - Mapping 100 Years of Black and Asian History

Black and Asian histories are a vital part of England’s story. Yet in our books, at our historic sites and in our records they're not well represented.

Another England aims to better understand the stories of people of colour in England. We are working to create an accessible public record of these histories and the places that are important to them.

You can see our research giving a brief history of Another England and explore some of the stories and places you have told us about.

Explore the map

The Another England map tells the story of our multicultural heritage through the cafes, churches, houses and workplaces where people gathered as communities have formed and settled in England.
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Also of interest

Places of South Asian Heritage in England
Black British History
Number 1: Why is a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace Essential for the Heritage Sector?
Human Stories: Another England, A Free Exhibition in London (2018)