Two schoolboys wearing shcool uniform and holding iPads stand together. They are both looking at their screens, their expressions are amused and interested

Windrush Voices

Years 4–6 and Years 7–13 This session explores the arrival of the Empire Windrush in Essex in 1948 and the wider social and historical context of this moment.Monday, Tuesday and Friday, London Available during term-time. Press Book Now and complete the form to let us know your preferred date

About Windrush Voices

Two schoolboys wearing shcool uniform and holding iPads stand together. They are both looking at their screens, their expressions are amused and interested

This session explores the arrival of the Empire Windrush in Essex in 1948 and the wider social and historical context of this moment. Students will investigate the experiences of Caribbean people who came to the UK in the 1950s and 1960s in sessions tailored to the ages of participants.

  • Maximum group size: 30
  • Cost: free
  • Start times: 10.30 and 13.00
  • Location: the British Library, London

Booking is essential via the 'Book Now' button. Please email schools@bl.uk if you have questions or need help with the form.

More information about our Learning programme is available on our Learning events, workshops and resources page.

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