The SS Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury docks on 22 June 1948, carrying passengers from all over the Caribbean. These new settlers were invited by Britain to assist with post-war reconstruction. Not only were these settlers integral in rebuilding the country, they also brought with them a new culture and sound unlike anything heard on British shores before. Life was harder than expected for the Caribbean community that migrated to the UK. Faced with racism on a daily basis from neighbours, col
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It was on this day 72 years ago that HMS Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks. The Commonwealth citizens on board helped to rebuild Britain after World War Two, and the contribution they made to society was immeasurable. The legacy of Windrush lives on. | The Labour Party
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HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury #OnThisDay in 1948. In this 1974 clip, three members of the Windrush generation spoke about their memories of the day in question. Clip originally taken from Yesterday's Witness: The Ship of Good Hope, originally broadcast 8 August 1974. | BBC Archive
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"We're proud that they made that journey and they made that journey for us." On this day 75 years ago, the ship HMT Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks in Essex from the Caribbean, with many passengers on board set to play a vital role in establishing the NHS, which launched just two weeks later. Today is #WindrushDay and to celebrate the contribution of the Windrush generation and their descendants to the NHS, we've created a short film in collaboration with partners in the local community
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The Windrush generation were workers who came to the UK from the Caribbean between 1948 and 1971. Many arrived on the HMT Empire Windrush ship. Events are taking place across the country on Saturday to mark the first National Windrush Day. | Labour Heartlands
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