Pearson Edexcel GCSE History Paper 1 - Option 13: Migrants in Britain, c800–present and Notting Hill, c1948–c1970 - Instructions and Questions

Sep 5, 2026

GCSE (9–1) History question paper for Pearson Edexcel covering Paper 1: Thematic study and historic environment, Option 13 focused on migrants in Britain from c800 to the present and the specific historic environment of Notting Hill from c1948 to c1970. The document sets candidate information requirements, total marks and question structure, and explains how to answer across Section A and Section B. It includes written tasks on Notting Hill features encouraging Caribbean settlement after the Second World War and an enquiry evaluating the usefulness of sources for Caribbean cultures in the 1960s.

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SECTION A

Notting Hill, c1948–c1970

Question 1

Question 2

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PAPER 1: Thematic study and historic environment Option 13: Migrants in Britain, c800–present and Notting Hill, c1948–c1970 | | | --- | --- | | You must have:
Sources Booklet (enclosed) | Total Marks | Instructions • Use black ink or ball-point pen. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number and candidate number. • There are two sections in this question paper. Answer Questions 1 and 2 from Section A. From Section B, answer Questions 3 and 4 and then EITHER Question 5 OR Question 6. • Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. Information • The total mark for this paper is 48. • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. Advice • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it . • Check your answers if you have time at the end . Turn over P71799A ©2022 Pearson Education Ltd. Q:1/1/1/1/ *P71799A0116* SECTION A Notting Hill, c1948–c1970 Answer Questions 1 and 2. 1 Describe two features of Notting Hill that encouraged Caribbean migrants to settle in the area after the Second World War. Feature 1 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Feature 2 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ...............................................................................................................................

FAQs

What is the topic of Option 13 in this Edexcel GCSE History Paper 1?

Option 13 focuses on migrants in Britain from c800–present and the historic environment of Notting Hill from c1948–c1970.

How many questions must be answered in this question paper?

Answer Questions 1 and 2 from Section A, and in Section B answer Questions 3 and 4 and then either Question 5 or Question 6.

What does Question 1 ask about Notting Hill?

Question 1 requires describing two features of Notting Hill that encouraged Caribbean migrants to settle there after the Second World War.

Sep 5, 2026

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