Windrush Day - June 22nd, 2025
Windrush Day: Celebrating the Arrival of the Windrush Generation As we approach June 22nd, 2025, people across the UK are gearing up to celebrate a significant milestone in British history – Windrush Day ! This annual commemoration marks the arrival of the Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks in Essex, England, on June 22nd, 1948. On board were 1,027 passengers from the Caribbean, mostly from Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and other islands, who were invited to the UK to help rebuild the country after World War II. This momentous event marked the beginning of a new era of multiculturalism in the UK, as thousands of people from the Caribbean arrived in the following years, contributing to the country's economy, culture, and society. Today, Windrush Day honors the Windrush Generation, their struggles, and achievements, as well as the significant impact they had on shaping modern Britain. The Historical Context The Empire Windrush was a passenger liner that was originally built i...