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Monthly Archives: June 2023

On the 21 June 1948, two weeks before the formation of the NHS, the HMT Empire Windrush arrived in the UK carrying over 1000 passengers who disembarked the following day, hoping to start a new life, and bringing much needed skills and labour to post war Britain. Over 800 passengers aboard listed their last country of residence as one of the Caribbean nations. Five passengers listed their profession as medical and many… Read More