Voices of the Windrush Generation

Three research resources based on the oral history accounts of the Windrush generation- 1950s -1960s

Educators can create engaging learning activities across subjects: English, History, Art & Design, Drama, Citizenship, and PSHE.

Black Coal Miner’s story
Discover an important part of British social history through the compelling oral account of Roy Wilks, a former Black Coal Miner from Nottingham. This resource is an invaluable exploration of the mining community in Nottingham during the 1960s, providing a nuanced understanding of specific places and working conditions. Subjects: History, Citizenship, Community, Identity, and Diversity
Age Range: 11-16 years

Caribbean Nurses in Britain
A research document designed to enlighten teachers, parents, and students about the experiences of Caribbean nurses who contributed to the NHS during the 1950s and 1960s. This is a 4-page resource, available in PDF and Word formats. Subjects: History, Social History and Citizenship. Age range -14-16.

My Heritage
Oral history transcript to support the research into untold stories, ’ real voices’ of Caribbean people in 1950s Britain. Issues around family life and values; subjects, English, Modern History, Citizenship, and Drama. Teachers and parents can create unique learning activities to help stimulate classroom and home-school discussions on embracing differences and change.
Age coding 11-16