Samba queens to sound systems: the riotous streets of Notting Hill carnival – in pictures

The Guardian Culture Thursday 06 August 2026, 06:00 UTC By Guardian Staff 1 min read

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Wayne Campbell and Wayne Crichlow have been photographing carnival for 15 years, capturing a blur of dancers, style icons and singalongs on the tube home Continue reading...

Wayne Campbell and Wayne Crichlow have been photographing carnival for 15 years, capturing a blur of dancers, style icons and singalongs on the tube home

Notting Hill (LOCATION) Wayne Campbell (PERSON) Wayne Crichlow (PERSON)

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Samba queens to sound systems: the riotous streets of Notting Hill carnival – in pictures

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