In the 75th year anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush, the Windrush generation were presented with the Outstanding Contribution Award, for the contribution they and their children and grandchildren have made to British life and to Britain which is immeasurable. 👏 They shaped our country to the way it is today! 💜 The Mirror TSB | The Pride of Britain Awards

This is the fascinating story of one of the first Windrush migrants who came to Britain from the West Indies in 1948. Listen to more from him: 📻 https://bbc.in/2HC6q78. | BBC World Service

On 22 June 1948 the Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks in Essex. This year to mark Windrush Day, NEEACA will present The Windrush Story at The City Library. Come along to celebrate the contributions of the Windrush generation and hear from a brilliant line up of speakers including author Kadijah Ibrahim and MP Chi Onwurah. 👉🏻 Book your tickets here: http://socsi.in/2wVuz | Newcastle City Council

77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush arrived in Britain, marking the start of the Windrush generation ❤️ Mercadell and David Lewis, young lovers in Jamaica, are part of this generation - David moved to St Albans in 1962, and Mercadell followed in 1964 at age 19. They got married in St Albans six months later and have lived in the city every since 🥺🫶 🔗 Tap to learn more about the Windrush generation: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3w4q1ee1p4o.amp #windrushgeneration #windrush #win