Tuareg’s Shop- Multimedia resources showcasing the history, and identity of the Caribbean and other communities in England from 1948 to the present. Includes: social history research documents, oral history stories from community elders, archival photographs, stage plays, illustrations, and videos. Educators can create engaging learning activities across subjects: English, History, Art & Design, Drama, Citizenship, and PSHE. Age code: 11-18. Leave a review to share your experience
Tuareg’s Shop- Multimedia resources showcasing the history, and identity of the Caribbean and other communities in England from 1948 to the present. Includes: social history research documents, oral history stories from community elders, archival photographs, stage plays, illustrations, and videos. Educators can create engaging learning activities across subjects: English, History, Art & Design, Drama, Citizenship, and PSHE. Age code: 11-18. Leave a review to share your experience
This Research Resource will help families, teachers, and students to learn more about the Windrush generation, particularly the experiences of Caribbean elders who settled in Hackney, London in the 1950s. The resource includes four pages of individual oral history accounts of Caribbean elders. Suitable for age code: 11+Subjects: Social History, Citizenship, Drama, and Media Studies.
Black parents at home can use the resource to help educate their children further about their heritage, giving them a better sense of identity and belonging. Parents from diverse communities can use it to find similar values and shared experiences. This resource is firmly rooted in the tradition of oral storytelling. Teachers can use it in the classroom to support drama studies and create unique stage performances.
In 2008 Tuareg Production produced a series of workshops in Hackney, interviewing some of Hackney’s Caribbean elders from islands including Jamaica, Barbados, St Lucia, Dominica, and Trinidad. The workshops were held at the Marie Lloyd Day Centre, William Morris Caribbean Centre, Hackney Museum, and the Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation. The elders reminisced and shared experiences from as early as 1954 when they first settled in the area. Their recollections and memories form the basis for the adaption of the Living Under One Roof stage play, set in Hackney by Lorna Holder. Hackney Museum, in 2008 did an exhibition, Living Under One Roof, Windrush, and Beyond, which covered all aspects of life for the first generation of Caribbean migrant workers. Finally, the Living Under One Roof – Windrush and Beyond education resource pack for primary schools in Hackney, launched at a prestigious event at the House of Lords hosted by prominent peers Baroness Amos and Baroness Howells, produced by The Hackney Learning Trust and Lorna Holder.
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. Age coding 11-16. Teachers and parents can create unique learning activities to help stimulate classroom and home-school discussions on embracing differences and change.
Firmly rooted in the tradition of oral storytelling, this resource is the oral history transcript of Monica, a Caribbean elder who gives a very personal account of her journey to Britain in the 1950s. She talks about her last day in Jamaica and excitement on going on an airplane and the financial support given by her father. Next, we hear how she followed her parents’ wishes saying, " One thing my parents instilled in me was the idea that you would not have a child before you were married." She talks about her husband and having children, the changes Jamaica Independence would bring, and why they decided to remain in England because, " Being British, at that time the education system was something to look upon." However, she still had to fight for the rights of her children not to get left behind in the classroom. Monica talks about the cultural and social differences between a Jamaican and English family, the importance of manners and discipline, and how we must preserve our heritage.
This resource will help teachers create unique classroom activities, especially in creative writing and short monologue performances. It invites educators and students to explore, reflect, and celebrate the rich tapestry of identities within our shared history.
Interview by the Oral Historian Sharon Rappaport for the Cultural Re-Awaking Conference for the Jamaica Hidden Histories project, 2012-2015, at the Metropolitan Archives in 2013.
Jamaica Hidden Histories is an educational project by Full Spectrum Productions, supported by The Heritage Lottery Fund and produced by Lorna Holder.
Half-hour documentary with supporting resources about the experiences of the white community in seeing large groups of Caribbean people arriving in Britain after WW2, 1948. Based on social history research- heartfelt interviews and discussions with English elders and students from the boroughs of Camden and Brent, London UK. Age range 11-16. Subjects: Citizenship, History, PSHE, and English. A lesson starter to encourage discussions around, Caribbean migration, Black British history, Windrush, identity and belonging, and celebrating differences. Written, Produced, and Directed by Lorna Holder.
Supporting resources are:
Building Bridges E-Book:
A resource for students aged 11-16 in Citizenship, History, PSHE, and English. This 8-page black and white PDF offers a profound exploration of the experiences of the white community witnessing the arrival of Caribbean people in Britain post-World War II, spanning from 1948 to 1962.
Inspiring Creativity: Visual images within the pack allow pupils to share ideas and explore concepts, whether telling a story or comparing 1940s fashion to present trends.
Included also is the :
Building Bridges- A case study
This resource is a case study based on the Building Bridges E-book and documentary.The case study demonstrates the interactions between the older and younger generations, regarding the subject matter and enables both to learn from each other.
This Bundle contains 4 Research Resources. Will help develop knowledge and understanding of the contributions made by Caribbean people from London, Nottingham, and Birmingham to 1960s British Arts & Culture. A perfect resource bundle to celebrate Black History Month 2024.
The Swinging Sixties: A Poetic Journey
This poem by Vida Harris gives a cheerful account of Caribbean life in Nottingham in the 1960s. The poem serves as a creative guide for students, illustrating how to weave historical facts into engaging narratives
Age: 11-16, subjects: Poetry, English, Citizenship, Drama, Social History, Research, and Essay Skills.
Two pages in Word and PDF formats.
The resource aids teachers and students in developing knowledge and understanding of the global movement of families and communities, fostering cultural awareness.
Fred Peters: A Musical Journey
Reggae musician Fred Peters shares first-hand experiences of Brixton, London, England in the 1960s, providing essential social history research. Explores the influence of family life, music, fashion, and the club scene in shaping Black British history and identity.
Age: 11-18. Subjects: English, History, Citizenship, Creative Writing & Drama.
Includes four supporting archive images, offering a visual journey into the vibrant 1960s London cultural landscape.
Style in my DNA -e book
Style in my DNA, by Lorna Holder, documents 70 years of Caribbean influence on British fashion. Research book. It is informative and essential in representing black cultural history, fashion, and identity. It is an invaluable resource for fashion studies, black studies, Windrush archive study, research, and social history of London, Birmingham, and Nottingham. The striking photographs and illustrations in the book will help anyone seeking to understand the Caribbean migrant experience.
Age code 11-18 Subjects: Modern History, Art & Design, Art, Citizenship. Classroom topics: Diversity, Identity, Community, Fashion & Textile, Photography & Dressmaking.
208 pages.
Indigo Blue Room -Video
Video of a stage production showing the difficulties a married couple from Trinidad faced, in adapting to life in 1960s Birmingham. The main character, Lattisha, once prosperous and glamorous, could not cope with living in one room, doing manual work, and dealing with her husband, Samson, an unfaithful Calypsonian singer, leading to mental health issues.
Age: 14-18. Subjects: Social History, English & Drama.
A resource to help form the basis of conversation around issues of migration, family life, mental health issues, work, identity, and belonging.
From the stage play Living Under One Roof by Lorna Holder.
This research bundle encourages teachers and parents to create engaging learning activities and comprehension questions for classroom and home learning. It provides a positive account of the significant contribution made nationally by Black British creatives to 1960s popular culture.
This bundle includes three resources that investigate the African and Caribbean perspectives of migration to Britain from the 1960s. The themes are identity, belonging, family displacement, the Windrush experience, and contributions to the NHS.
These resources will help teachers create unique classroom activities, especially in creative writing and short monologue performances. It invites educators and students to explore, reflect, and celebrate the rich tapestry of identities within our shared history.
About Me – Worksheet:
Contemporary personal stories of migration and the concept of home, shared by
by Year 9 students from Hackney Free & Parochial School, London. These heartfelt narratives are designed to stimulate classroom discussions. The worksheet spans Drama, History, Citizenship, and English, offering a diverse perspective to strengthen students’ understanding of Black history and identity. The stories are part of “The Ones We Left Behind,” a Heritage Lottery-funded project produced by Lorna Holder, encouraging openness, exploration, and celebration of diversity. 3-page PDF and Word document
Story of a 1960’s Black Nurse – Worksheet:
A social history research document for Year 9 students. This is the oral history account of Esmel May Woma, who arrived in Nottingham from Jamaica in the early 1960s to study nursing, Woma’s narrative provides a first-hand account of the positive contributions made by the Windrush generation to the NHS. The 2.5-page document offers a significant backdrop for character development, stage plays, and family discussions. Subjects: History, Citizenship, and English.
Living Under One Roof – Short Video:
A video of a monologue set in the 1960s about family separation. “Living Under One Roof,” is a captivating short video, perfect as a lesson starter for ages 11-18. Subjects: Citizenship, Drama, and Modern History. The story follows Dorothy, a hard-working single mother from Rhodesia, desperate to bring her four children to England. A useful resource for developing knowledge about the global movement of families to Britain during the 1960s, and sheds light on the challenges faced by families and communities. The monologue is part of the stage production and exhibition “Living Under One Roof,” written, directed, and curated by Lorna Holder.
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
The Fifties Art Students of St. Martins: A Glimpse into Cultural Metamorphosis
Embark on a captivating journey with Carole Steyn, a 1950s art student, as she shares her enriching experiences at St. Martins Art School, Charing Cross (1956-1958), witnessing the transformative social and cultural changes in 1950s London.
Key Details:
Age Group: Year 12 students and adults
Subjects: English, Social History, Art & Design, Citizenship
Resource Type: Research resource
Format: 5 pages in PDF and Word document
Content Highlights:
Personal Reflections: Carole Steyn offers a personal and reflective account of her time at St. Martins Art School, capturing the essence of an era marked by cultural evolution.
Fashion and Identity: The cover image featuring Carole’s favorite dress serves as a gateway to explore the influence of fashion on identity, with a nod to Brigitte Bardot’s impact on gingham’s popularity.
Teen Culture Emergence: Carole’s candid narration delves into the emergence of teen culture, a phenomenon that puzzled older generations, including her parents.
Historical Context: The resource provides historical context, offering insights into British popular culture during the 1950s and its impact on the arts scene.
Educational Significance:
Holistic Learning: A valuable resource for Year 12 students and adults, facilitating holistic learning by intertwining art, history, and cultural studies.
Citizenship Exploration: Encourages exploration of citizenship concepts through the lens of cultural change, fostering critical thinking about identity and societal shifts.
Discussion Starter: Serves as a compelling discussion starter for English classes, prompting dialogue on the intersection of art, fashion, and societal perceptions.
Visual Appeal: The inclusion of Carole’s favorite dress as the cover image adds a visually appealing element, engaging learners with the aesthetics of the period.
Conclusion: “The Fifties Art Students of St. Martins” provides a vivid snapshot of an era through Carole Steyn’s eyes, enriching learners’ understanding of the interconnectedness of art, culture, and societal change. It serves as an insightful resource for educators seeking to offer a nuanced exploration of 1950s British popular culture in an educational setting.
Extract from the book Hanging Out by Lorna Holder
