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Date(s) - 10/10/2021 - 31/10/2021
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The aftermath of the Second World War meant that many urban areas of the UK were left devastated. A successful British government campaign attracted skilled workers from the Caribbean to help rebuild the ‘mother country.’   This presented an opportunity for Caribbean communities to improve their economic status and  therefore individuals sought better prospects for themselves and their families in the  UK. This is of historical importance given the evolving relationship with the British Empire since 1625.

The arrival of the ship MV Empire Windrush on 22 June 1948 is widely considered the landmark of post-war mass migration to Britain. This archive created by created by Maureen Cottle and local studies collection reflects the Caribbean and African community within Coventry and their contribution.

Come and discover more about the individuals who ‘came to Coventry’ during the Windrush generation [1948-1971].