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Empire Windrush 1948
The Empire Windrush sails up the English Channel towards Londons Tilbury Docks, carrying 400 Jamaicans who have come to England in search of a new life
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Emigration Immigrants Immigration Jamaican Windrush
20x30 inch Poster Print
"Bring a piece of historic significance into your home or office with our Empire Windrush 1948 poster print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the iconic moment when the Empire Windrush sailed up the English Channel, carrying the first large group of Jamaican immigrants to the UK in 1948. This rights managed print is a powerful reminder of the rich cultural heritage and diversity that continues to shape our society today. Order your print from Media Storehouse and add a touch of history to your space."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the historic moment when the Empire Windrush, a ship laden with hope and dreams, sailed up the English Channel towards Tilbury Docks in London on June 22, 1948. Aboard the vessel were 400 Jamaican immigrants, who had embarked on a journey to seek a new life in the United Kingdom. The Empire Windrush marked the beginning of large-scale post-war immigration from the Caribbean to the UK. These Jamaican immigrants, known as the "Windrush Generation," were primarily young, skilled laborers who had served in the British military during World War II and were now being invited to help rebuild the country. The image of the ship sailing towards the British shores carries a powerful symbolism. It represents the courage and determination of these immigrants, who left behind their families, friends, and familiar surroundings to embark on an uncertain future in a foreign land. It also underscores the historical significance of the Windrush Generation's contribution to the UK's post-war recovery and the multicultural fabric of British society. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the rich history of emigration and immigration that has shaped the UK's cultural identity. The Windrush Generation's arrival marked the beginning of a new chapter in the country's history, one that continues to be celebrated and commemorated to this day. This photograph is a testament to the enduring power of human resilience and the indomitable spirit of those who seek a better life, no matter the challenges they may face.
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