Essential Information Type Events and festivals Location National Maritime Museum Date and Times Throughout 2023 Prices Free HMT Empire Windrush arrived in Britain on 22 June 1948. On board were more than 800 passengers from the Caribbean. This year marks 75 years since that voyage. It is a major national moment, a chance to come together and celebrate this shared history. June's major celebrations may be over, but the National Maritime Museum is continuing to commemorate the 75th anniversary throughout 2023. We've partnered with the Caribbean Social Forum, supported by the Royal Borough of Greenwich BH365 programme, and a range of local schools and young people to showcase Caribbean culture and the legacy of the Windrush generation in the UK today. Discover your Windrush connections with our growing series of free online stories, resources and more, and look back on what happened during our major Windrush Day events earlier this June. The Windrush arrival marked a turning point, when Caribbeans came here to help re-build Britain, to work in the transport system, factories and the newly created NHS. So for those who had to overcome so much adversity, it has great significance” Baroness Floella Benjamin Discover more Learn about your Windrush connections with our growing series of free online stories, resources and more. Resources Memories of the Caribbean: supporting people living with dementia Explore reminiscence resources created for Caribbean people living with dementia and their carers Find out more Podcast Descendant Talks Discover the creative talents of Windrush generation descendants in this podcast series hosted by the Gen Z Collective Listen now Research The ships of the Windrush generation The Empire Windrush wasn't the only ship to carry Caribbean passengers to the UK. Find out more about the vessels and people that helped to shape modern Britain Learn more History The story of the Empire Windrush Discover the history of the Windrush, the ship that brought some of the first post-war migrants from the Caribbean to Britain Start reading Videos Windrush Talking Heads Memories and melodies – listen to the stories of the Windrush generation Watch now Shop Coming to England: An Inspiring True Story Celebrating the Windrush Generation by Baroness Floella Benjamin £7.99 A picture book story about the triumph of hope, love, and determination, Coming to England is the inspiring true story of Baroness Floella Benjamin: from Trinidad, to London as part of the Windrush generation, to the House of Lords... Buy Now Image What is Windrush Day? On 22 June 1948, Caribbean migrants arrived in the UK on the Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks in Essex, their first stop before travelling towards London. Many people from British Commonwealth countries travelled to the UK between 1948 and 1971, encouraged by the 1948 British Nationality Act that granted citizenship and right of abode to all members of the British Empire. On arrival in the UK however, people were often met with racism, lack of acknowledgement of their professional skills and very different living conditions. Windrush Day is a chance to celebrate British Caribbean communities, and acknowledge the sacrifices and contributions the Windrush generation and their descendants have made to British society. 2023 highlights Find out more about the Windrush Day celebrations that took place at the National Maritime Museum. 22 June Windrush Day Join the National Maritime Museum on 22 June in celebrating the Windrush generation Find out more 24 June The Spirit of Windrush A free family festival at the National Maritime Museum, marking 75 years since the Empire Windrush's arrival in Britain Find out more 24 June Sing with Sharon Rose Unlock the power of your voice with Hamilton star, Sharon Rose Find out more 24 June Body Positive Slow Flow Yoga Join us for a free yoga session at the National Maritime Museum, part of our Windrush 75 celebrations Find out more 24 June Creative workshop with Shane D'Allesandro Make your very own Windrush flag in this family-friendly session Find out more 24 June Creative workshop with Zita Holbourne Let your creativity flourish in this Windrush-themed workshop with artist and activist, Zita Holbourne Find out more Keep up to date Be the first to find out about events, exhibitions and activities at the National Maritime Museum. 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