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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Brent Monday 12th October 2026 – Sunday 3rd January 2027

Disney’s High School Musical

Celebrating 20 years since Disney’s High School Musical became a global phenomenon, the Wildcats arrive in London this…

Sheffield Monday 12th October 2026

Orchestra Baobab

One of Africa’s most celebrated bands comes to Sheffield as legendary Senegalese group Orchestra Baobab brings more than…

Newham Tuesday 13th October 2026

Black Men Business Talks

Join UK Black Business Week for Black Men Business Talks, a powerful evening focused on leadership, entrepreneurship and…