Erection date: 22/6/2021
Windrush Generation arrived from 1948, Caribbean citizens came to help rebuild war-torn Britain. Many served the crown in WWII, This plaque marks their entry into Westminster and routes onward.
Westminster City Council
Westminster BAME Network
Site: Windrush Generation (1 memorial)
W2, Paddington Station, Platform 1
The plaque was unveiled by actor/singer Peter Straker and the Reverend Michael King, son of Sam King, who was one of the founders of the Notting Hill Carnival.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk