In this episode, Lambeth Tour Guide and former Lambeth Councillor, Sonia Winifred interviews Arthur Torrington CBE of the Windrush Foundation (both pictured left at the memorial to Ignatius Sancho in Westminster Abbey.) Windrush has become a sweeping term for immigrants from the West Indies who came to the UK in the 1940s and 50s, but the real Windrush generation are specifically connected to the ship which bore that name... What are the stories of the men and women who landed at Tilbury and why were some of them initially housed in a World War II bomb shelter beneath Clapham Common?
If you enjoyed this episode you can listen to more episodes of LTGA's Doing Lambeth Walks podcast, all about about the people, places, and history of Lambeth. Each episode, we chat with expert Lambeth tour guides and special guests to explore topics ranging from espionage and intrigue to entertainment, culture, and everything in between. Whether you’re a local, a visitor, or just curious about Lambeth, we’ll uncover the stories that make our part of London so unique.
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