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151 women and 330 men seen here arriving from Jamaica aboard the Dutch liner Sibajak
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151 women and 330 men seen here arriving from Jamaica aboard the Dutch liner Sibajak
151 women and 330 men seen here arriving from Jamaica aboard the Dutch liner Sibajak. They have come to work in Britain and each paid 80 for the passage.
Seen here passing through custom on their way to catch the train to London Victoria. 22nd October 1954
Tom Braithwaite
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Southampton
England
Media ID 21878626
© Mirrorpix
1954 Bame Black Asian Minority Ethnic Fifties Immigration Luggage Railway Station Windrush Windrush Generation
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1954, witnessing a significant moment in history. A diverse group of individuals, consisting of 151 women and 330 men, have just arrived from Jamaica aboard the Dutch liner Sibajak. They have embarked on a journey to work in Britain, each paying £80 for their passage. The image captures these brave souls passing through customs at an undisclosed railway station as they make their way towards London Victoria. The expressions on their faces reveal a mix of excitement and apprehension about what lies ahead in this foreign land. This snapshot encapsulates the essence of immigration during the Windrush era – a period that saw thousands of people from Black Asian Minority Ethnic backgrounds seeking new opportunities in post-war Britain. Their luggage serves as a testament to their hopes and dreams for a better future. Photographer Tom Braithwaite has skillfully frozen this pivotal moment in time when these courageous individuals took their first steps into an unknown world. As we gaze upon this photograph today, it serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination exhibited by those who paved the way for future generations. Let us cherish this visual record from Memory Lane Prints, honoring those who contributed immensely to shaping our society while embarking on their own personal journeys towards success and belonging.
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