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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2026 LISTINGS

Bristol Tuesday 6th October 2026

Lenny Henry: Still At Large

Join Sir Lenny Henry as Still At Large comes to Bristol, bringing an evening of live performance that…

Birmingham Tuesday 6 October to Saturday 10 October 2026

Sylvia

Sylvia tells the powerful and often overlooked story of Sylvia Pankhurst — a fearless, complex and determined figure…

Leeds Tuesday 6 October 2026

Kiell Smith-Bynoe: Kool Story Bro

Comedian and actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe brings his hit improv show Kool Story Bro to Leeds, following sold-out runs…

Leicester Tuesday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th October 2026

Black History Month Cookery Course

Black History Month Cookery Course celebrates the cultures and culinary traditions of the African diaspora through a four-week…

Flintshire Tuesday 6th – Wednesday 7th October 2026

National Dance Company Wales: Blue | Glas

National Dance Company Wales presents Blue | Glas, a powerful contemporary dance double bill exploring grief, human connection,…