Four people related to those who sailed to UK in 1948 talk about its effect on their lives and the country
In 1948, Empire Windrush brought almost 500 West Indians to Tilbury Docks in what would become the symbolic beginning of a multicultural Britain.
Seventy-five years later, the Guardian spoke with four grandchildren of Windrush passengers about what the anniversary means to them, how the legacy has shaped their identity, and the importance of commemorating the ship’s arrival.
