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

The Empire Windrush generation and the continuing struggle for Black Education: Lessons to be learnt?

 These statistics are profoundly important to the Windrush legacy.  First they counter the discourse of black children educational…


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Northampton Friday 18 November

Craig Charles

From Red Dwarf to Robot Wars to Radio 6 and Radio 2 via the  cobbles of Coronation Street,…

Westminster Tuesday 19 November

Northern Live – Do I Love You

Northern Live – Do I Love You, The ultimate Northern Soul live band experience!   Keeping faith to…

Liverpool Wednesday 20 November

Ensemble 10:10

Inspired by unfinished symphonic sketches by Schubert, Luciano Berio decided to “cement the gaps” with his own musical reflections…

Manchester Wednesday 20 November - Thursday 21 November

Ballet Black: Heroes

Now in their 22nd year, Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black return to The Lowry with a new double bill,…

Lambeth Wednesday 20 November

Billy Cobham at 80

Legendary jazz-fusion drummer Billy Cobham celebrates his 80th birthday in this electrifying new collaboration with Guy Barker and…