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Exhibition: Legacies of Windrush in Cambridge

The first exhibition of its kind, Legacies of Windrush in Cambridge shines a light on the lives and experiences of the Caribbean Windrush community and those who left an indelible mark on Cambridge and the UK. In partnership with Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi and the African Caribbean Research Group, this co-curated exhibition feature a series of oral histories from local Caribbean Elders in Cambridge, capturing their unique experiences and invaluable community stories.

  • 26th April 2025 - 12th January 2026

The first exhibition of its kind, Legacies of Windrush in Cambridge shines a light on the lives and experiences of the Caribbean Windrush community and those who left an indelible mark on Cambridge and the UK. In partnership with Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi and the African Caribbean Research Group, this co-curated exhibition will be on display at the Museum of Cambridge from the 26th of April 2025 to January 2026.

Featuring for the first time a series of oral histories from local Caribbean Elders in Cambridge, the oral histories capture special moments of family history, experiences and invaluable community stories. Stories collected in partnership with Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi share the fantastic legacy of the Windrush generation through music, food, religion, the arts and community. From pub landlords, local newsagent owners and steelpan bands, the exhibition celebrates the people at the heart of Cambridge’s community.

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