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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Birmingham Monday 19th October 2026

Lenny Henry: Still At Large

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Lambeth Monday 19 October 2026

Black British Ballet Dance Workshop

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Lambeth Monday 19 October 2026

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