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Twenty - Eight Pounds Ten Shillings - A Windrush Story
Twenty - Eight Pounds Ten Shillings - A Windrush Story
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The Windrush story is about the British Empire calling for volunteers to rebuild England after World War Two, and young men and women from the Caribbean islands responded, paying GBP28.10s to board HMT Empire Windrush. The motives and back-stories of these West Indian people are a key part of the story, revealing what happened on board the ship during the two-week voyage, including parties, friendships, fights, gambling, racism, sex, and discussions of God and love.
Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 26 May 2022
Publisher: HopeRoad Publishing Ltd
After World War Two, England found itself in a state of devastation, prompting a call for volunteers from the British Empire to aid in the reconstruction of the Mother Country. Young men and women from various Caribbean islands eagerly responded, willing to pay a substantial sum of GBP28.10s to board the HMT Empire Windrush, a vessel that symbolized their dreams of a new life. The motivations and backstories of these West Indian individuals play a crucial role in the Windrush story, one that has yet to be fully explored. This powerful narrative unveils the experiences of the young passengers, who embarked on a two-week voyage, leaving their parents, parishes, and islands behind. On board, they witnessed a range of events, including parties, friendships formed and dissolved, fights, gambling, racism, sex, and discussions about God and love. The HMT Empire Windrush became a melting pot of diverse cultures and experiences, creating a unique tapestry of memories that continue to resonate today.
Weight: 514g
Dimension: 252 x 240 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913109882
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