The Homecoming- Camden's Windrush 75 Celebration
Camden celebrated Windrush 75 with a series of special events to celebrate the contributions of the Windrush generation in the borough and across the UK.
The month of June 2023 marked the 75th anniversary of the arrival of HMS Windrush into Britain, which had several hundred passengers on board from the Caribbean to help rebuild the country and public services following the second world war.
To celebrate this milestone, as well as the contributions and achievements of the Windrush generation in the borough and the UK, Camden hosted a series of public events, performances, workshops, and exhibitions throughout June.
Explore the full programme below.

Windrush 75: Jamaican Sound System Culture
Windrush
Sound Systems
Musical History
Celebrate the gift of sound system culture from the Windrush generation and immerse yourself in its vibrant world

Commissioned Windrush Artwork
Windrush
Art
Opportunity
We will be working with artists, residents and organisations to share stories to explore adversity and challenges, and celebrate the achievements of our Caribbean communities via a commissioned artwork

Windrush Podcasts
Windrush
Podcast
Audio
In this podcast series, three episodes were recorded to provide a space for the community to influence the conversation on the impact and legacies of Windrush in the borough of Camden.

A Special Windrush 75 Intergenerational Event
Windrush
Family friendly
Celebration
Join the Camden Black Workers Group in a joyous and educational event that pays tribute to the remarkable contributions of the Windrush generation.


Pitt Lecture
Windrush
Lecture
History
Join in Camden's Pitt Lecture in recognition of Lord David Pitt, Baron of Hampstead, who dedicated his life to medicine and politics, tenaciously fighting against racism and discrimination in the UK.

Celebrate Windrush 75 at your local library
Windrush
Storytelling
Library
Camden's libraries are organizing free events for children, dedicated to celebrating Windrush. These events will offer an exciting array of enjoyable games, activities, and captivating storytelling sessions.

The Homecoming: Camden's Windrush 75 Celebration
Windrush
Culture
Celebration
A one day event for the community to engage in a diverse range of activities that commemorate the cultural vibrancy of Camden's Caribbean community and their significant impact on the borough.

Sound System Culture Educational Program
Windrush
Workshop
Education
Lin Kam Art, an artist hailing from Kilburn, will be managing and executing an educational initiative across various schools in Camden.

The Caribbean Front Room – Stories from Windrush and Beyond
Windrush
Community
Installation
Step back in time in the Caribbean Front Room installation and explore how it bought communities together in the past

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Performance
Windrush
Performance
Music
Join the Windrush 75th Anniversary celebrations at Kentish Town Library with musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, an interactive concert and musical workshops

British Library Black Teachers: Jeffrey Boakye and Beryl Gilroy
Windursh
History
Talk
A look at the life and times of two black teachers who worked decades apart. How different were there experiences of the education system?

Celebrating Claudia Jones
Windrush
Exhibition
History
Using photographs and archival materials, the exhibition dedicated to Claudia Jones chronicles her remarkable journey, showcases her ideas, and emphasizes the immense impact she had on Britain and our society.