Today on Windrush Day, Monday June 22, we honour the British Caribbean community and celebrate their contribution to our society.

Today on Windrush Day, Monday June 22, we honour the British Caribbean community and celebrate their contribution to British society. On June 22, 1949 – 71 years ago – several hundred people arrived from the Caribbean to live in Britain. After World War Two, Caribbean people who had served in the British armed forces were encouraged to come to Britain and help to rebuild the UK.

Windrush Day began two years ago and it is aimed at celebrating the Caribbean community and their contributions to British society.