The Windrush generation
I can describe some of the experiences of the Windrush Generation.
The Windrush generation
I can describe some of the experiences of the Windrush Generation.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Britain needed workers to help with the nation's reconstruction and to work in the NHS; many came from the Caribbean.
- The first of these arrived at Tilbury Docks on the 22 June 1948 after a long journey on the SS Empire Windrush.
- Some British people were very unwelcoming and many of these arrivals faced discrimination in housing and employment.
- In 1958, riots broke out in Notting Hill that were motivated by growing racial tension.
- Hundreds of white people attacked the homes of people from the Caribbean and the violence lasted two weeks.
Common misconception
People from the Caribbean travelled to Britain without being invited.
These people were invited to become British citizens by the government in 1948 to help the country recover and lots had contributed in the armed forces during the war too.
Keywords
Caribbean - the Caribbean is a region of sea and islands off the coast of North, Central and South America
Windrush Generation - the Caribbean migrants that travelled to Britain in the years after the Second World War are known as the Windrush Generation
Discrimination - discrimination means treating someone unfairly because of things such as age, skin colour, or religious beliefs
Riot - when lots of people are violent and disturb the peace it is known as a riot
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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