The origin of the name "Notting Hill" is uncertain, but it is generally thought likely that "Nott" is derived from the Saxon personal name Cnotta, with the "ing" part generally accepted as coming from the Saxon for a settlement of people.
"Portobello" got its name from a popular victory during the War of Jenkins' Ear, when Admiral Edward Vernon captured the Spanish-ruled town of Puerto Bello (now known as Portobelo in modern-day Panama).
The War of Jenkins' Ear (known as Guerra del Asiento in Spain) was a conflict between Britain and Spain lasting from 1739 to 1748, mainly in New Granada and the Caribbean. Its name refers to an ear severed from Robert Jenkins, a captain of a British merchant ship, following the boarding of his vessel by Spanish coast guards. The British used the incident to spur outrage against Spain, believing that a victorious war would improve Britain's trading opportunities.
"Portobello" got its name from a popular victory during the War of Jenkins' Ear, when Admiral Edward Vernon captured the Spanish-ruled town of Puerto Bello (now known as Portobelo in modern-day Panama).
The War of Jenkins' Ear (known as Guerra del Asiento in Spain) was a conflict between Britain and Spain lasting from 1739 to 1748, mainly in New Granada and the Caribbean. Its name refers to an ear severed from Robert Jenkins, a captain of a British merchant ship, following the boarding of his vessel by Spanish coast guards. The British used the incident to spur outrage against Spain, believing that a victorious war would improve Britain's trading opportunities.
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