Today, 22nd June 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the arrival of SS Windrush at Tilbury Docks in London. This ship brought people from the Caribbean to fill a post war labour shortage in the UK. Arrivals continued from 1948 until early 1970’s. This generation came to be known as the Windrush generation. Celebrations are …
It is not too late to join our meeting on Saturday 25th March 2023 at 14.00hrs GMT. Our discussion subject will be Military research Dennis Litchmore, our military research lead, will be giving a presentation on military service and presence in the British West Indies/Caribbean in conjunction with the WAWI (Why are West Indians in …
Our next meeting is on Saturday 25th March 2023 at 14.00hrs GMT. Our discussion subject will be Military research Dennis Litchmore, our military research lead, will be giving a presentation on military service and presence in the British West Indies/Caribbean in conjunction with the WAWI (Why are West Indians in this Country) Project. The focus …
Our next meeting is on Saturday 25th March 2023 at 14.00hrs GMT. Our discussion subject will be Military research Dennis Litchmore, our military research lead, will be giving a presentation on military service and presence in the British West Indies/Caribbean in conjunction with the WAWI (Why are West Indians in this Country) Project. The focus …
Did you know that recently almost 17,000 West Indies Regiment records have gone online at Find My Past. These are mainly records from WW1. If you believe your ancestor may have served in the regiment, take a look at Find My Past. The Caribbean Family History Group has its own Military Expert so if you …
