At 7 a.m. today a ship the Empire Windrush berthed at Tilbury with 417 "Sons of the Empire" on board. After returning to their home land after the war, these Jamaicans found many unemployed in the island, and they hope to find the answer in England. Although there will be countless difficulties It is understood that every effort is being made to find accommodation for them , and to find them work. It is understood that 52 are volunteering for the forced and 204 are going to friends in this country. 22 June 1948

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Black Dance Uncovered: Summer School

Black Dance Uncovered: Summer School is unique dance training programme that brings together leading professional dance practitioners from…

Nottingham Tuesday 15 July–Saturday 2 August

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical heads to Nottingham as part of its first ever UK &…

Warwickshire Thursday 17 July

Windrush Secret

Step into an evening of gripping drama and hidden truths at Windrush Secret, hosted at Henley-in-Arden Memorial Hall….

Liverpool Saturday 19 July

The Magic of Motown

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Liverpool Saturday 19 July

The Magic of Motown

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