Windrush Voices -The Podcasts
Windrush Voices shares stories of determination and triumph — of people who journeyed from the Caribbean and Africa to Britain, overcoming barriers to build new lives, support their families, and help rebuild a post-war nation.
Eight Voices- Eight Stories -A project produced and researched for a book and film by Roy Edwards for Enfield Caribbean Association with Podcast Audio production by Soveks Lo for Maroon Community Media
Lavasky Joseph came to Britain at the age of 9 in 1960 from Antigua following in the footsteps of his parents who had arrived here in search of a better life. He shares the story of his journey and some of his own experiences in a new country.
Martha Brutus came to Britain in 1967 fleeing the brutal Apartheid regime in South Africa. She has an extraordinary story to tell and the reason that ultimately brought her to Britain.
Roy Merchant was born in Jamaica and arrived in Britain in 1963 at the age of 12. After completing his schooling, then working in a wood chipping factory, Roy made the decision to join the Royal Navy, and after serving on ships he successfully joined as a submariner -
Bevin Betton was born in Jamaica, At 15 in 1963 he travelled to Britain to reunite with his parents. He entered a career in engineering before moving into human resources. Bevin’s impact reached far beyond the workplace. As a political activist and trade unionist, he stood up for equality, workers’ rights and made a difference to peoples lives
Cislin Parry came to Britian to become a nurse at the age of 18. After soon deciding that this was not the career she wished to pursue Cislin and her husband Desmond built one of the first pioneering successful black Hair dressing businesses.
Born in Nigeria to a prominent Igbo chief, Margaret Obomanu learned from an early age that education was the key to opportunity. In Nigeria, and later after arriving in Britain in 1963, education remained central to her journey. From working in a cutting office in Farringdon to qualifying as a youth worker in North London, Margaret continually found ways to learn, develop and build a better future.
Paul Riddell’s story begins in Jamaica surrounded by family, friendship and freedom. At 11, in 1963 he joined his parents in Edmonton, north London. Despite a strong Jamaican education, he encountered a very different and often hostile school environment. These experiences shaped his distinguished career challenging racism and discrimination.
Pauline Isles was born in Kingston Jamaica and arrived in Britain at the age of 13 in 1963. Pauline dreamed of being a nurse and entered the profession, overcoming systemic barriers and helping to pave the way for future black young nurses to follow.