Essential Information
| Type | Events and festivals |
|---|---|
| Location |
In Greenwich
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| Date and Times | Dates throughout June, July, August and September 2024 | See page for details |
| Prices | Free |
This summer Royal Museums Greenwich are marking Windrush Day across the borough of Greenwich with a programme of events and a printed historical trail.
We've partnered with the Caribbean Social Forum and the National Windrush Museum to bring you events for all ages that celebrate Caribbean culture and the legacy of the Windrush generation.
See the confirmed programme below.
The Great Greenwich Windrush Trail is generously supported by the Royal Greenwich Festivals Fund, a free annual celebration of arts and culture on residents’ doorsteps, organised by the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Upcoming events
Knowlege and Networks
Tuesday 10 September | 6pm - 9pm | The Hub at The Valley, Charlton Athletics
If you're aged 18-25, sign up for a free evening of networking, skills development activities and speed mentoring to develop your knowledge of starting work in the creative industries. You will hear from emerging creative professionals about routes in and have the chance to grow your Greenwich network. Refreshments will be provided.*
Past events
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Caribbean Family Day
Saturday 15 June | 12pm - 5pm | The Garrison, Woolwich
On 15 June, join us at the Garrison in Woolwich for quadrille dancers, a DJ, family games and food, hosted by the Caribbean Social Forum.
No advanced booking is required, though there will be limited capacity on the day, so we advise arriving promptly.*
Main stage programme:
- 12pm - Mir Diamonds International Steel Pan
- 12.45pm - Januka - Jamaican Quadrille Dance
- 1.45pm - DJ Doogie
- 2pm - Roy Carter (Heatwave)
- 2.30pm - DJ Doogie
- 2.45pm - Storytelling with Diana Olutunmogun
- 3.15pm - Mir Diamonds International Steel Pan
- 3.30pm - JayJay Born 2 Sing performing Reggae Gospel
- 4pm - DJ Doogie
- 4.15pm - Caribbean Quiz
- 4.45pm - DJ Doogie
How to get to the Garrison, Woolwich
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The Great Greenwich Windrush Trail
As a borough, Greenwich has a rich history shaped by the Windrush Generation and their descendants. This downloadable trail has been created to mark the people and stories that make Greenwich the place it is today. Featuring new research by historian S.I. Martin and designed by Olivia Twist, the trail is available to download now.*
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Friday 21 June | 4- 8pm | General Gordon Square, Woolwich
Choirs from Mulgrave and Invicta Primary schools led by Ethnovox will sing Windrush songs in General Gordon Square, Woolwich. The performance will start at 4pm and will launch a celebration event in the Square. Come along for food, music, crafts and more at this event organised by the Royal Borough of Greenwich.*
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Windrush Day Festival
Saturday 22 June | 10.30am - 5pm | Grounds of the National Maritime Museum and the Queen's House
The annual Windrush Day Festival returns for 2024, taking place across the grounds of the National Maritime Museum and the Queen's House.
This family-friendly day will include games, workshops, and spoken word and music performances. The Caribbean Social Forum will also host a series of talks celebrating the legacy of the Windrush generation in Britain. See the full programme at the link below.
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Community Day at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Saturday 13 July | Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Centred around the theme of routes, networks and connections, this free event is packed with activities for everyone to enjoy, from behind the scenes tours to live musical performances.
As part of the programme, in his talk 'Honouring Legacy: The Windrush Era's Impact on Greenwich', heritage consultant S.I. Martin will give a short presentation on the impact and contribution of Windrush Era settlers and their families on the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The talk will be illustrated by entries from The Great Greenwich Windrush Trail.
Time and location: 2.45pm-3pm, Seminar Room
See the full Community Day programme
*Supported by the Royal Borough of Greenwich
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Windrush Fashion and Music Soundstage Curated by the National Windrush Museum
Saturday 24 August | 1pm - 5pm | The Moorings Sociable Club, Arnott Close, Thamesmead, SE28 8BG
Celebrate Caribbean fashion and music and its impact on Britain in a day of performances, workshops and discussion, curated by the National Windrush Museum.
See the programme below.
Directions to Moorings Sociable Club*
Programme
Performances
Great Hall | 1 - 5pm
Enjoy spoken-word performances and a DJ throughout the afternoon. Programme curated by Dre, founder and CEO of Beatsora and member of the National Windrush Museum’s Next Gen Council.
| 1 - 1.15pm | Welcome |
| 1.15 - 2pm | Thamesmead local talent Jahmila Heath spoken-word performance -open to all! |
| 2 - 2.15pm | A short film on Windrush fashion |
| 2.15 - 3pm | Open Mic - Spoken-word performance with Jahmila Heath and guest Malacki the Monarch - open to all! |
| 3 - 3.30pm | Fashion and music through the years – a demonstration of classic Windrush era styles connected to classic Windrush era sounds |
| 3.30 - 5pm | Windrush Sound Clash - Windrush inter-generational sound clash featuring DJ Dre and Zak from LWR |
Workshops
Spoken word
Terrace | 2 - 3pm
Create your own spoken-word pieces for performance or to take home.
Beats making workshop by Dre Hall
Activity Space | 2 - 3pm
Join Beatsora in a digital masterclass on how to create your own musical sound.
Windrush Fashion
Workroom | 2 - 3pm
Explore Windrush Fashion through hats. Handle and wear hats from the Windrush era and take photos wearing hats for the National Windrush Museum archives.
Refreshments
Café | 1 - 5pm
Food and drink will be provided by local legends the Camouflage Cafe.
Pop-up shop
Lobby Space | 1 - 5pm
Come along and take a look at Promoting Our Heritage’s selection of books, or chat with founder Garfield Robinson, also of The Voice newspaper.
Explore more Windrush resources
Windrush histories: memories of moving to the UK
Shirley Fox shares her memories of moving to the UK, in a special oral history marking 75 years since the Empire Windrush's arrival in Britain
History of the Empire Windrush
Discover the history of the Windrush, the ship that brought some of the first post-war migrants from the Caribbean to Britain
Windrush 75 Connections
Local school children and members of the Caribbean Social Forum sit down and discuss objects from home as well as the culture shock of moving to the UK more than 50 years ago
Descendant Talks
Discover the creative talents of Windrush generation descendants in this podcast series hosted by the Gen Z Collective
Seeing Ourselves podcast
How does feels to see 'yourself’ represented – or misrepresented – in museum spaces?
Windrush and beyond
From films to installations, discover a range of creative pieces at Royal Museums Greenwich inspired by this historical event
Memories of the Caribbean: supporting people living with dementia
Explore reminiscence resources created for Caribbean people living with dementia and their carers
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