Finding Home

A Windrush Story

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On 24 May 1948, the Empire Windrush sailed from Kingston, Jamaica, to harbour at Tilbury Docks. It carried 1,027 passengers and two stowaways, and more than two thirds of them were West Indies nationals. On 22nd June 1948 they disembarked onto the docks, Alford Dalrymple Gardner was among them.

Alford's story traverses both the uplifting highs and intolerant lows that West Indian migrants of his generation encountered upon travelling to Britain to forge out a life. From joining the British military during World War II to being forcibly deported back to Jamaica once it was won-only to come back to the UK when the government decided it needed him again-Alford witnessed milestone events of the 20th century that shaped the country he still lives in today. In the context of a supposedly 'post-Imperial' Britain where the lives of West Indian migrants hang precariously on the whims of the Home Office, Alford's heartening testimony is a celebration of those who endured hardships so that generations to come could call this place home.
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Authors:
Gardner, Alford Dalrymple|Gardner, Howard
Year Published:
2023
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Format:
Hardback
ISBN:
9781914344220
Number of Pages:
216
Publication Date:
22/06/2023
Publisher:
Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd
Illustrations Note:
Photographs, 24pp plate section
SKU:
9781914344220

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