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 Archive View image record MF001654/16

The Sunshine Shortney Band on the route of the Notting Hill Carnival, Greater London, Kensington and Chelsea, Kensington. © Historic England Archive View image record 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, historic sites and 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.

Read our research for a brief history of Another England, and explore some of the stories and places you have told us about.

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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.

In this section

Your Stories: Mapping 100 Years of Black and Asian History

Behind every photo is a story. Read contributors' stories, told in their own words, about important places and the memories they hold.
A Brief History of Black and Asian History in England

The arrival of people from Africa, Asia and the Caribbean has transformed and continues to transform England.
About Another England

What we mean by 'Another England', the purpose of the project, and who is on the team.
Connecting People and Places

How Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities have a voice in the planning and design of sites that are significant to them.

Another England: Mapping 100 Years of Black and Asian History

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