From the Caribbean to Leicester – Memories at the Museum

Friday 6 October

Remember the beautiful Caribbean islands, the food, fruits, vegetables, pace of life? Recall arriving here, housing, work, and local organisations, entertainment, sport, churches and the Burlington pub? Watch our slide show and share your memories, try a Caribbean quiz, enjoy refreshments while listening to music from local legend Laurel Aitken and explore our memory objects.

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