Camden's Windrush Tales

The Windrush generation refers to Caribbean people who arrived in the UK between 1948 and 1971, invited by the British government to help rebuild the country after World War II. 

In this podcast series, three episodes were recorded to provide a space for the community to influence the conversation on the impact and legacies of Windrush in the borough of Camden. The podcasts are hosted by BBC 1xtras Swarzy Macaly and produced by The Player Maker Group. Each episode features interviews with Windrush descendants, community leaders, activists, and experts to explore the history of the Windrush generation, the injustices they faced, and their ongoing struggles for justice.

These conversations share stories, and perspectives, and challenge stereotypes to contribute to a more inclusive and just society. 

This episode explores the legacy of the Windrush generation as we look to the future and focuses on the 3rd and 4th Windrush Generation.

Contributors:

Alex Emeh- Entrepreneur, Black Owned London

Sahara Ashanti- Photographer, Camden Black Creatives

Jasmin King- Fashion Designer, Camden Black Creatives

Charles Trezise- Bruce - Footballer and 6th Form Student

The Windrush generation refers to Caribbean people who arrived in the UK between 1948 and 1971, invited by the British government to help rebuild the country after World War II. 

In this podcast series, three episodes were recorded to provide a space for the community to influence the conversation on the impact and legacies of Windrush in the borough of Camden. The podcasts are hosted by BBC 1xtras Swarzy Macaly and produced by The Player Maker Group. Each episode features interviews with Windrush descendants, community leaders, activists, and experts to explore the history of the Windrush generation, the injustices they faced, and their ongoing struggles for justice.

These conversations share stories, and perspectives, and challenge stereotypes to contribute to a more inclusive and just society. 

This episode explores the changing face of Camden and the experiences and contributions of the 2nd Windrush generation and 1st generation born in the UK.

 Contributors:

Councillor Sabrina Francis - Cabinet member for Young People and Culture

Judy Frederick -Chair of Camden Black Workers Group

Emily Momoh –Founder Camden’s Black British History Hub

Joanne Reid -Local Camden Resident

The Windrush generation refers to Caribbean people who arrived in the UK between 1948 and 1971, invited by the British government to help rebuild the country after World War II. 

In this podcast series, three episodes were recorded to provide a space for the community to influence the conversation on the impact and legacies of Windrush in the borough of Camden. The podcasts are hosted by BBC 1xtras Swarzy Macaly and produced by The Player Maker Group. Each episode features interviews with Windrush descendants, community leaders, activists, and experts to explore the history of the Windrush generation, the injustices they faced, and their ongoing struggles for justice.

These conversations share stories, and perspectives, and challenge stereotypes to contribute to a more inclusive and just society.  In Episode 1 we explore the lives and experiences of the Caribbean community who arrived in Camden between 1948 and 1971 and their contribution to the borough and the UK.

Contributors:  

Beryl Joseph- Jamaican Elder

Walter Osbourne- Jamaican Elder

Darla Gilroy -Daughter of Camden’s 1st Black Head Teacher, Beryl Gilroy

Angela Beale -Daughter of Jerry Williams, Camden’s 1st Black Mayor