THE SOUL OF NOTTING HILL
Sledge came from what would now be classified as a 'middle
class' family his father worked hard and owned his own home in
Kingston, Jamaica. Sledge however decided to take a different
road, he became a Rastafarian! Seen by the 1930's Colonial
government as 'rogues' and described as 'natty head and dutty
Rasta! To legitimize the brutalization of this new culture they were
charged with Treason a crime punishable with imprisonment or
death- many died. Mortimo Planno, took Sledge under his wing
after Sledge had witnessed the slaying of his only brother Oscar
on the streets of Kingston. He was soon headed for England by
1958 he had arrived with his Rastafarian faith and ideals right
behind him - a total enigma to the local Bobby on the beat!
Sledge is said to have championed an era now mourned as gone
because the 1950's residents have seen the area become famous
(especially after the young Lady Diana made it her home); then
infamous sometimes simultaneously! The narcotics that nearly
made it 'New Jack/Crack City, have died out to leave the artistic
and vibrant true identity of a community that created the biggest
Carnival in Europe! The film Notting Hill also made a big impact
to our streets most of the places featured in this book have long
since been gentrified with exclusive designer Stores and Wine
Bars for the multi-millionaires who now covet house and land in
our cosmopolitan neighborhood.
Sledge his life story captures time and in so many pictures that
will take your breath away!


SLEDGE



Acknowledged as an Icon and a Legend in his community