It is 75 years since the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Tilbury, Essex. We are excited to be supporting and performing today at the annual Windrush gala at Birmingham Rep. BRB Principal Céline Gittens is performing the Dying Swan solo at the event, and we are also showing a short film featuring BRB Principal, Brandon Lawrence. On 10 June we also attended the Annual Windrush Gala Dinner, where we joined the Mayors of Birmingham and the West Midlands as well as other city dignitaries, alongside 400

This is the fascinating story of one of the first Windrush migrants who came to Britain from the West Indies in 1948. Listen to more from him: 📻 https://bbc.in/2HC6q78. | BBC World Service

In the 75th year anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush, the Windrush generation were presented with the Outstanding Contribution Award, for the contribution they and their children and grandchildren have made to British life and to Britain which is immeasurable. 👏 They shaped our country to the way it is today! 💜 The Mirror TSB | The Pride of Britain Awards

t is 75 years since HMT Empire Windrush docked in Tilbury, Essex, on June 22, 1948, carrying passengers from the Caribbean. The Windrush generation has since become part of the fabric of British society. From key contributions to the NHS, the military and Westminster, to music halls and football grounds, this is how they have enriched life in the UK 🔗 Click the link to read more: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/windrush-75-caribbean-culture-shaped-uk-anniversary-2023-p9205cgzd | The Times an

On the 75th anniversary of the first arrivals from the HMT Empire Windrush, I’d like to thank the Windrush generation and their descendants for the immeasurable contribution they’ve made to our city. Today, and every day, London celebrates you. The Windrush generation has played a pivotal role in helping to make our city the greatest in the world. I will continue to do all I can to honour their legacy and ensure they receive justice. It is only by making sure that their contribution is recognise