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In 1356, Notting Hill W11 was called Knottynghull. The name origin is undetermined but the most plausible theory is that it derives from the personal Saxon name Cnotta. Spellings throughout the years include Knotting-Bernes, Nutting-Barns, and Notingbarons.
Pottery Lane has the only remaining 19th century tile kiln in London. In the past, the area was called Potteries and Piggeries. Nowadays, it is one of London’s most popular and costly areas.
Running from north to south of Notting Hill is Portabello Road, where one of the most popular markets in London, Portabello Road Market, is located. The market was established in the 19th century and consists of many stalls that sell clothing, fruits and vegetables, second-hand items, and antiques.
Notting Hill is a wealthy neighborhood of West London, situated in the districts of Kensington and Chelsea. It is recognized for being a multicultural and cosmopolitan area where the Notting Hill Carnival is held each year.
Notable residents of Notting Hill include writer George Orwell, actor Tom Hollander, author Elizabeth Clark, musician Mark White, musician Damon Albarn of Blur, pop singer Steve Strange, Philip Sayer, Duncan Fallowell, and DJ Tallulah.
The major transport hub in the area is Ladbroke Grove tube station while the main road also shares the same name. Opened in 1864, the station was named Notting Hill and changed in 1919 so that people will not get confused with the newly constructed Notting Hill Gate station.