Immigration Nation/ Windrush Flashcards
What was Emprie Windrush Ship?
Voyage from Carribean to Tilbury in 1948
What was wearing down England in 1948?
Recovering from war so housing was a problem
Issue with Carribeans entering England
Plenty of work but clash for accomodation led to conflicts and discrimination.
What did Carribeans have access to?
Trade, local councils and professional and staff associations.
What did Carribeans do during period of discrimination?
Were excluded from much of life around them so had to adjust the way people lived to reach the expectations and adjusted institutions brought with them.
Are Carribean Migrants important to Britain?
Carribean migrants have been vital. In the process, they transformed and inserted their culture into aspects of British life.
Where did Windrush stop?
In Jamaica where many left for special units. Many made trip to rejoin RAF
What happened on June 22nd 1948?
Windrush discharge passengers at Tilbury. “Important landmark in the history of modern Britain.”
Did many want immigrants?
Many people didn’t want immigrants because of their differences to the ‘normal.’
What happened at start of 70s?
West Indians were established as British
How did West Indians achieve greatly?
achieved great British life effects such as the Notting Hill Carnival.
What was the Notting Hill Carnival?
Took place where Windies were attacked by crowds. Began as celebration for pleasure of being alive but became a festival where everyone was welcome.
What did 1st Wave of post war Carribean migrant children do?
They developed a ‘black culture’ that many have taken up in different races.
People of Windrush changed what it meant to be British
Yes
How are other nations treated in the present day?
Britain take in people from all different nations
