Little Portugal, London
Little Portugal is an area in South London, specifically between Vauxhall, Stockwell and Brixton where there is a large Portuguese community.[1] To some extent, the area geographically corresponds with the South Lambeth area. 7.6% of Lambeth are Portuguese-speakers, equating to roughly 25,000 people.
History
Many families from Portugal first settled in the area during the 1960s and 1970s. Many worked in the catering and hospitality trade, with some women gaining a reputation as efficient and courteous domestic servants. Later, others, with their savings, started to open restaurants on the South Lambeth Road.[citation needed]
Modern community
There area is estimated to have 27,000 Portuguese-speakers, which makes it the largest community within the Portuguese British population. The community is mainly from Portugal (specifically Madeiran and Azorean) although a sizeable minority of the community is Brazilian and a very tiny minority is Cape Verdean.
Many London Portuguese can trace their origins to Madeira, with most of Little Portugal’s community being Madeiran. Other places in London with a considerable Portuguese population are the Golborne Road area in Notting Hill, and other areas around Ladbroke Grove.
See also
References
- ^ Guerreiro, Rita (2009). "Little Portugal in Great Britain". Europe in the UK. European Commission Representation in the United Kingdom. Archived from the original on 17 October 2007. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
External links
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