A Place Called “Home” – A Windrush Biography by G M Linton
G M Linton tells the story of her parents, Rena and Lester Linton, who travelled from Jamaica to England to embark on a new adventure, in the 1950s.
The Windrush Anchor Heritage Education programme
Rudi Page tells us a little bit about The Windrush Anchor Heritage Education programme.
Stormzy, UB40 and Boney M feature in Windrush 75 Top 20
A new playlist compiled by the Windrush 75 Network, overseen by director of the Black Music Research Unit and PI for Bass Culture Research at University of Westminster, showcases the huge contribution made to UK music by the Windrush generation, their descendants and those who followed from across the Commonwealth over the past 75 years, helping shape British popular culture.
What Does the 75th Anniversary Mean to Leaders of Community Groups?
Dr Dwain Neil OBE reached out to his networks and colleagues and asked the question: what does the 75th anniversary mean to you?
Windrush 75: how to strengthen your Carnival grant application
Jo Sanders, Funding Manager, shares advice on how to strengthen your National Lottery Awards for All application for Carnival activities and events.
Migration Museum: About Face – a new installation by EVEWRIGHT
The Migration Museum is exhibiting a new installation by multidisciplinary visual artist EVEWRIGHT as part of this year’s Windrush 75 anniversary celebrations, exploring the artist’s own perspectives on growing up in Lewisham as the child of parents from the Windrush generation.
BRITAIN CALLED AND WE ANSWERED
Steve Reeves is a documentary and street photographer based in South London. Steve has been capturing the stories of Windrush elders through his Britain Called and We Answered project.
Our Windrush Heroes - Leaders of a Generation
Peter Todd shares his family’s Windrush story and dedicates the piece to his parents, Gertrude Hyacinth and Alphonso Alvin Todd, and all those of the Windrush era.
The Story of Windrush Passenger Robert William Hue
Karen Battersby, the daughter of Windrush passenger Robert William Hue, shares her father’s story.
Windrush 75: free workshops and extra support to help you get National Lottery funding
Thanks to National Lottery players, grants of up to £10,000 are available for community-led events and activities designed to commemorate this historic occasion. This funding will be available for Windrush 75 activities throughout the year, but if you want a grant specifically for Windrush Day (22nd June) itself then you will need to apply by 30th March.
Devon Malcolm: “The contribution the Windrush generation has made to UK life is enormous.”
Former England cricketer Devon Malcolm remembers his own journey from the Caribbean into British sporting history.
Chorus of UK voices back call for Windrush 75 celebrations this year
Voices from across UK society – from sport and culture to politics, faith, business and the NHS – are speaking out today about why Windrush 75 matters and what they will be doing to mark the anniversary this year.
Jamaicans in Britain: A Legacy of Leadership Book
This beautiful coffee table book is a unique compendium of over 1000 names with more than 500 biographies of Jamaican trailblazers…
Celebrating 75 years of the modern Black community
Next year, 2023, will be a significant milestone for Reach Society and for the Black community itself…
100 Voices
More than 100 voices from across politics, sport, culture and civil society have signed a joint letter…
Why Windrush Day matters
Britain has been and will always be a nation of migration, home for political refugees and asylum seekers…
The rise and rise of the Windrush story
A man, woman and child, hand in hand, climb on a mountain of suitcases, wondering what Britain has in store for them…