77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush arrived in Britain, marking the start of the Windrush generation ❤️ Mercadell and David Lewis, young lovers in Jamaica, are part of this generation - David moved to St Albans in 1962, and Mercadell followed in 1964 at age 19. They got married in St Albans six months later and have lived in the city every since 🥺🫶 🔗 Tap to learn more about the Windrush generation: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3w4q1ee1p4o.amp #windrushgeneration #windrush #win

It is 75 years since the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Tilbury, Essex. We are excited to be supporting and performing today at the annual Windrush gala at Birmingham Rep. BRB Principal Céline Gittens is performing the Dying Swan solo at the event, and we are also showing a short film featuring BRB Principal, Brandon Lawrence. On 10 June we also attended the Annual Windrush Gala Dinner, where we joined the Mayors of Birmingham and the West Midlands as well as other city dignitaries, alongside 400

t is 75 years since HMT Empire Windrush docked in Tilbury, Essex, on June 22, 1948, carrying passengers from the Caribbean. The Windrush generation has since become part of the fabric of British society. From key contributions to the NHS, the military and Westminster, to music halls and football grounds, this is how they have enriched life in the UK 🔗 Click the link to read more: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/windrush-75-caribbean-culture-shaped-uk-anniversary-2023-p9205cgzd | The Times an

On the 75th anniversary of the first arrivals from the HMT Empire Windrush, I’d like to thank the Windrush generation and their descendants for the immeasurable contribution they’ve made to our city. Today, and every day, London celebrates you. The Windrush generation has played a pivotal role in helping to make our city the greatest in the world. I will continue to do all I can to honour their legacy and ensure they receive justice. It is only by making sure that their contribution is recognise

🖤 The Windrush Story __ On 21st June 1948 SS Empire Windrush arrived in the UK full of Caribbean immigrants determined to provide a better life and opportunities for them and generations to come.‬ ‪—————————‬ ‪🙏🏾🖤✊🏾 Thank you to the windrush generation ‬ #windrush #jamaica #windrushgeneration #caribbean #windrushscandal #Blacklivesmatter #BLM #timeforchange | Original Flava