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
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
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.
A short video from the Jamaica Hidden Histories educational resource pack. Community elders in London, UK, shared their experiences growing up in Jamaica at the dawn of independence from Britain in 1962 with young people. They talk about how family and cultural backgrounds shaped and strengthened their identity and sense of belonging within their community. Subjects History, English & PSHE - Stage 3, Year 9 students.
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 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.
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.
This resource unfolds the oral history account of Mrs. Mary Lawrence, a trailblazing individual who journeyed from the Caribbean to Britain in 1962 and entered the profession of nursing in 1964. Mrs. Lawrence vividly recalls the perception of nursing as a prestigious profession during that era, offering unique insights into the training and working environment within the NHS in the 1960s.
Mrs. Lawrence tells us about the various nursing categories, titles, and demanding training regimens, revealing that dedication often required 48 hours of weekly ward duty alongside qualified colleagues.
The resource sheds light on, etiquette, manners, presentation, and patient care, illustrating the nuances of a nurse’s role in that era. Mrs. Lawrence reflects on the challenges of questioning decisions made by superiors, providing a glimpse into the professional dynamics of the time.
Enhancing the narrative are two supporting archive images capturing Caribbean nurses in Nottingham during the 1960s, photographed by Esmel Woma. These visual elements enrich the learning experience, offering a glimpse into the historical context.
This resource will help teachers and parents create engaging activities for both classroom and home learning. Particularly relevant for Black History Month, it offers a positive and inspiring account of the significant contribution made by the Windrush generation to the NHS.
“Caribbean Nurses in Britain” is an extract from the Moving Out book by Lorna Holder.
