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It is 75 years since HMS Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury in Essex. Authors Colin Grant and Patrice Lawrence and publisher Sharmaine Lovegrove reflect on the cultural legacy of that moment and how it has shaped their workThe hundreds of people who arrived on British shores on the HMS Empire Windrush were part of a generation who transformed British society. It’s a rich legacy that is still playing out – especially in the culture created by their children and grandchildren.For the author Colin Grant, his heritage came to life in the storytelling of his mother and in his entertaining Caribbean neighbours, with their distinctive nicknames from Tidy Boots to Clock. And he has channelled his fascination into his writing – from his memoir to biographies of historical figures such as Marcus Garvey. Continue reading...