From War to Windrush

Imperial War Museum London, Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, London, SE1 6HZ, England

Marking the 60th anniversary of the arrival of the SS Empire Windrush in June 1948, this exhibition will look at the important contribution made by West Indian people in the First and Second World Wars.

Dates:

13 June 2008 - 29 March 2009

Times:

Admission:

Free admission

Type of Event:

Exhibition

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