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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Aine Fox

Windrush anchor to be recovered and displayed as ‘symbol of hope and belonging’

The anchor of the ship which brought the first of the Windrush generation to Britain 75 years ago is to be recovered and put on display as a lasting memorial.

Fundraising efforts have been announced as the country celebrates Windrush Day, marking the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush to Tilbury Docks in Essex on June 22 1948, carrying people mainly from the Caribbean who answered Britain’s call to help fill post-war labour shortages.

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