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Talk: Legacies of Windrush: A portrait of Cambridge Caribbean experience.

16 June, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

From the exhibition Legacies of Windrush in Cambridge, discover the local history of the Caribbean community in Cambridge.

Legacies of Windrush in Cambridge is an exhibition exploring the lives and stories of the Caribbean community in Cambridge. A legacy of the period of immigration of the Windrush generation, families from across the Caribbean have called Cambridge home for more than 60 years. Join Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi as she explores the stories of the Windrush generation sharing excerpts of the lives of those who made the exciting voyage to the UK, of the friendships made and celebrations had. Through Dr Brown-Leonardi’s research she has uncovered remarkable stories of Caribbean families and individuals who have shaped communities in Cambridge and around the world.

About the speaker:

Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi is a lecturer at the Open University, local historian and anthropologist. She is also the founder of the African Caribbean Research Group (ACRG), and champion of Caribbean diaspora research and community in Cambridge. Dr Brown-Leonardi lectures in sociology and social sciences, is conducting research in Cambridge’s Caribbean connections, and is championing community through a local cricket league and other community events. For more information on the African Caribbean Research Group, please see their website. ACRG Cambridge – The site of the African Caribbean Research Group. Supporting the Museum of Cambridge
The Museum of Cambridge is an independent Charity and is not part of either the Cambridge Council or the University of Cambridge. We kindly suggest a donation of £8, which includes the talk and entry to the Museum of Cambridge (usually £7 for Standard, £6 for Concession). Your donation supports the daily running and conservation care of the Museum, an independent charity.

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Getting Here

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Photography and Videography

Please note that this talk will be recorded for future viewing online. Please also note that photographs will be taken throughout this event, and images may be used in future marketing and reporting materials. If you do not wish your or your family’s photograph to be taken, please make sure to let us know.

Healthy Events

If you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for Covid-19, please do not attend this event. We’ll be happy to offer you a refund if applicable, and welcome you at the Museum on another day.

Talk: Legacies of Windrush: A portrait of Cambridge Caribbean experience.

Details

Date:
16 June
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Organiser

Museum of Cambridge
Phone
01223 355159

Venue

Enid Porter Room, Museum of Cambridge
2-3 Castle Street
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB3 0AQ United Kingdom + Google Map
Phone
01223355159
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