The HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury Docks on 22 June 1948. This defining moment, is now celebrated as Windrush Day marks its 76th anniversary.
Our boroughs are home to many residents from, and descendants of the Windrush generation. There are many local community groups offering a range of events celebrating the history, achievements, and contributions of the Windrush generation.
Below is a snapshot of activities and events tacking place across South London.
Irie! Dance Theatre – Friday, 21 June, Grinling Gibbons Primary
A 76th Windrush Anniversary celebration with storytelling, folk singing, dancing, and steel pan performances for all generations.
Brownhill Road Baptist Church – Saturday 22 June, Brownhill Road Baptist Church, Catford
Windrush Friendship Space at Brownhill Road Baptist Church features cultural activities, live music, poetry, dance, storytelling, and a Caribbean-style shared meal. Timings TBC.
Bellingham Community Project, Saturday 22 June, 12-4pm, Bellingham Green
Celebrate Windrush at the Bellingham Festival with the Bonus Pastor School steel pan band, community stories, and Caribbean food.
Windrush @ 75: Exhibition, until Wednesday 31 July, 10 – 8, Streatham Library
Rush – A Joyous Jamaican Journey , Friday 11 October, Fairfield Halls
Rush tells the story of reggae music and the Windrush generation. Hear how their music took the UK and the world by storm. Book your tickets now!
Windrush and World Reggae Day, Saturday 22 June, 930 – 130, Socco Cheta
The Windrush generation legacy association, 11am – 5pm
‘Gaan a Farin’ is a free exhibition that gives you the opportunity to visit a recreation of a Windrush era home.
Brixton’s Black Cultural Archives
Located on Windrush Square, the Black Cultural Archives are home to a reading room, library and exhibition space, dedicated to collecting and recording the stories of African and Caribbean people in Britain.
There are hundreds of events taking place to celebrate Windrush Day, and the best place to keep up to date with events and information is www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk.