dec 24, 1958 - Notting Hill riots 1958
Description:
- 210,000 Commonwealth migrants in Britain by 1948
- Racial tensions high
- Low wages, cheap housing, high drug and crime rates
- Inexperienced police force
- Outward emigration to Australia
RACE RIOTS
- 600+ white males tried to batter their way into black-owned properties
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The making of Modern Britain 1951-2007
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