embroidered handkerchief by her grandmother as she boarded the Surriento in Barbados on her way to the UK in 1958. She was told not to open it until she landed on British soil. It had never been out of her keeping until she loaned to to the Migration Museum for an exhibition in 2017. © Migration Museum Project

The arrival of the Empire Windrush on 22 June 1948 has come to symbolise the dawning of a new age of post-war migration to Britain.

in overcoming challenges, discrimination, and in many cases overt racism, to start new lives, build and enrich communities…


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G9P71P Linton Kwesi Johnson with his portrait at the launch of Rankin's Front Row gallery at the Royal Festival Hall, London.
Liverpool Thursday 28th May 2026

Desert Island Dissent with Linton Kwesi Johnson

Desert Island Dissent with Linton Kwesi Johnson comes to The British Music Experience in Liverpool for a powerful…

Lewisham Saturday 30th May 2026

Africa Day Celebration 2026

Join Black Female Entrepreneur Greenwich (BFEG) for a vibrant, community-led celebration of African heritage, culture and global contribution…