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WINDRUSH 75

The arrival of the ship HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury docks in 1948, brought 500 passengers from the Caribbean, in a moment that shaped modern Britain.

As 2023 is the 75th anniversary, we collaborated with local companies to hold Windrush events throughout the city. 

Creative Skills Workshops

Creative Skills Workshops

An event for creative young people aged 13-19.

Artists in Conversation

Artists in Conversation

Artists Michael Elliott and Mary Evans talked about their aspirations for Windrush Portraits.

Windrush Celebration Sail

Windrush Celebration Sail

SS Shieldhall set sail from Southampton as part of the Windrush 75 celebrations.

Windrush Portraits

Windrush Portraits

Transatlantic artist collaboration highlights Windrush Generation across Kingston, Jamaica and Southampton, UK

Southampton Black Archives

Southampton Black Archives

Celebrating the launch of Southampton Black Archive’s new website.

In collaboration with...

John Hansard Gallery
SS Shieldhall
Southampton City Council
K and J Caribbean Catering
Unity 101
ITV Meridian
Bricolage Productions
Voice FM
Black Archives South
BBC Radio Solent
Kingston Creative
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